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Oct
16
2025

Spike NLOS Advances to Phase 2 of M-LRPSM Competition

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2025 – The U.S. Army down selected Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE: LMT) Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) system capability for Phase 2 of the Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) Directed Requirement competition. Lockheed Martin was awarded a Phase 2 contract with a total value of $30 million to continue to integrate and test the precision-guided missile system.

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Oct
13
2025

Sikorsky Converts BLACK HAWK® into U-Hawk™, A Battle-Ready Autonomous UAS

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Washington, Oct. 13, 2025 — From concept to reality in 10 months, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has transformed a UH-60L Black Hawk® helicopter into the S-70UAS™ U-Hawk™, a versatile autonomous unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that has 25% more cargo space than a typical Black Hawk. Sikorsky replaced the cockpit section with actuated clamshell doors and ramp, and swapped conventional flight controls with a third-generation, low-cost, fly-by-wire system integrated with MATRIX™ autonomy technology.

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Oct
08
2025

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Introduces Nomad™ Family of Long-Endurance, Runway-Independent Drones

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STRATFORD, Conn., Oct. 6, 2025 – Less than a year after proving the flight efficiency and reliability of a novel rotor blown wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) is unveiling its Nomad™ future family of aircraft.  

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Sep
29
2025

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Receives Five-Year Contract to Build Up to 99 CH-53K® Heavy Lift Helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps

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STRATFORD, Conn., Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), received a $10.855 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to build up to a maximum of 99 CH-53K® King Stallion® helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps over five years, the largest-quantity order to date for the aircraft. The award will ensure consistent deliveries of the United States' most powerful heavy-lift helicopter between 2029 and 2034 and reinforce the U.S. industrial base by sustaining thousands of production roles at Sikorsky and across its nationwide supply chain.  

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Sep
22
2025

Sikorsky Mourns Passing of Sergei I. Sikorsky, 1925 - 2025

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Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), is saddened to learn of the passing of Sergei I. Sikorsky on Sept. 18 at the age of 100. Our deepest condolences go to his wife, Elena.

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Sep
08
2025

Sikorsky and CAL FIRE Join Forces to Enhance Autonomous Aerial Firefighting Technologies

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 3, 2025 — In a significant step forward in the fight against wildfires, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) have announced a new initiative to expand the research, innovation, and operational capabilities of aviation resources.

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Aug
21
2025

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Awarded Army Contract for Black Hawk® Modernization Efforts

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STRATFORD, Conn., Aug. 20, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) today announced a new U.S. Army contract that will fund Black Hawk® modernization engineering efforts. The initial $43 million contract award will focus on foundational capabilities for modernization: enhancement of the airframe and inclusion of a digital backbone capability to allow for rapid unmanned aerial systems (UAS) integration. The award also includes development of requirements and architecture using model-based systems engineering (MBSE).

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Aug
21
2025

Lockheed Martin Awarded $720 Million Contract for JAGM, HELLFIRE Production

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Orlando, Fla., August 21, 2025 – The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $720 million contract for the production of Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and HELLFIRE missiles, marking the fourth and final follow-on award as part of its current multiple-year contract. This contract will provide critical procurement and production support for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and international customers, further solidifying Lockheed Martin's position as a leading provider of multi-domain missile systems.

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Aug
19
2025

Lockheed Martin Continues to Support Philippine Air Force with Delivery of Five More Black Hawk® Helicopters

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MANILA, Philippines, August 18, 2025 – Lockheed Martin today announced the delivery of five new Black Hawk® helicopters to the Philippine Air Force. This milestone contributes to the ongoing modernization of the country’s defense capabilities and reinforces its position as a key member of the global fleet of Black Hawk operators.

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Jul
24
2025

Strategic Cooperation: Sikorsky, Heli-One, and Milestone Join Forces to Establish Center of Excellence for S-92® Helicopters in Brazil

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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 24, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), Heli-One, a division of CHC Helicopter Group, and Milestone Aviation (“Milestone”) today announced an initiative to establish a Center of Excellence for S-92® helicopter fleets in Brazil.

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Jun
24
2025

Coulson Aviation Canada to Conduct First Night Vision Aerial Firefighting Operations with BC Wildfire Service

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Port Alberni, British Columbia – June 19, 2025: Coulson Aviation Canada is proud to announce it has been awarded and started a 70-day contract by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to provide one of its state-of-the-art Sikorsky S-61 Type 1 helitankers equipped for Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations. This partnership marks the first time Coulson will conduct live-fire NVG aerial firefighting missions on Canadian soil.

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Jun
19
2025

Sikorsky and CAE Bring Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection Capability to MH-60R Maritime Helicopters

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NOWRA, AUSTRALIA, June 18, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) and CAE (NYSE: CAE; TSX: CAE), a global leader in training and simulation, are collaborating to deliver the CAE Magnetic Anomaly Detection-Extended Role (MAD-XR) system for installation aboard U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy MH-60R SEAHAWK® helicopters. Designed and built by CAE, and integrated with the aircraft’s primary mission computer by Sikorsky, the passive digital MAD sensor will give the world’s most capable maritime helicopter a powerful new tool to detect and track submarines below the sea surface.

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Jun
16
2025

Lockheed Martin Secures Contract for Generation 4 TADS/PNVS Systems to Support Polish Ministry of Defence's Acquisition of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

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ORLANDO, Fla., June 16, 2025 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) has announced a contract award from the U.S. Government for the production of Generation 4 Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (Gen 4 TADS/PNVS) systems. This contract supports the recent U.S. Government Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement for AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Polish Air Force. This order marks the first time that the Common Sensor Electronic Unit (CSEU) and Generation 2 Turret (Gen 2 Turret) will be provided as baselines for the AH-64E sensors.

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Apr
25
2025

Sikorsky and Bristow Sign Long-Term Agreement Supporting World’s Largest S-92® Helicopter Fleet

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STRATFORD, Conn., April 24, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, today announced a long-term agreement to provide enhanced support for Bristow's S-92® helicopter fleet.

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Apr
17
2025

SKYTRAC Announces New Real-Time HUMS Solution for the Sikorsky S-92® Helicopter

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KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA,  April 16, 2025  – SKYTRAC Systems Ltd (SKYTRAC), a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today announced an agreement regarding the development of a next-generation real-time health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) for the S-92® helicopter.

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Mar
11
2025

Sikorsky Unveils S-92® Phase IV Main Gearbox

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STRATFORD, Conn., March 11, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), unveiled the highly anticipated S-92® Phase IV main gearbox, a transformative innovation that sets a new benchmark for reliability, performance and safety in the commercial helicopter industry.

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Mar
10
2025

Sikorsky Successfully Flies Rotor Blown Wing UAS in Helicopter and Airplane Modes

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STRATFORD, Conn, March 10, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) has successfully validated the advanced control laws to successfully fly a ‘rotor blown wing’ uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in both helicopter and airplane modes. Powered by batteries, the 115 pounds (52kg) twin prop-rotor prototype has demonstrated operational stability and maneuverability across all flight regimes, and the potential to scale the unique vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) design to larger sizes requiring hybrid-electric propulsion.

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Feb
26
2025

Lockheed Martin Unveils Scalable Counter-Unmanned Aerial System Solution

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BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 26, 2025 – As the threat of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) continues to evolve, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is demonstrating a new approach to counter these emerging threats. A recent field event marked the first in a planned series of innovative showcases featuring a scalable, layered defense system, designed to detect, track, identify and defeat UAS.

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Jan
29
2025

Sikorsky Begins Black Hawk® Ground Runs with U.S. Army T901 Improved Turbine Engines

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 29, 2025 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), started its first-ever ground runs on a UH-60M Black Hawk® helicopter equipped with two GE Aerospace T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE). During this test, the T901 engine demonstrated its capabilities through a series of rigorous procedures. The initial light off and ground runs were executed by a combined U.S. Army and industry test team and operated by Army and Sikorsky pilots.

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Dec
11
2024

Sikorsky to Demonstrate Flight Autonomy to U.S. Marine Corps

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STRATFORD, CT, Dec. 11, 2024 – Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE:LMT) has been selected by the U.S. Marine Corps to demonstrate the maturity and capability of the MATRIX™ flight autonomy system.

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