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The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a significant follow-on production contract for Joint-Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and Hellfire missiles, with a Program Year 3 (PY3) award totaling $483 million. This contract underscores the Army's ongoing confidence in both systems as vital defense capabilities, ensuring global readiness. Joey Drake, Program Management Director of Multi-Domain Missile Systems at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, emphasizes the significance of this contract in bolstering customer readiness worldwide. The contract, part of a multiple-year award initiated in March 2023, has a total value of up to $4.5 billion through 2025. Lockheed Martin's JAGM and Hellfire missiles play crucial roles in safeguarding armed forces and allies against evolving global threats. With Hellfire boasting over 30 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers, including new customer Poland, this contract underscores the systems' global importance. Manufactured across Lockheed Martin facilities in Orlando, Florida; Dallas, Texas; Ocala, Florida; Archbald, Pennsylvania; and Troy, Alabama, these systems epitomize precision and reliability in critical combat scenarios. Lockheed Martin remains committed to delivering top-notch procurement and production support for both systems, ensuring maximum flexibility to meet the needs of domestic and international customers. For further insights into this contract and Lockheed Martin's contributions to defense capabilities, read the full article on our blog. #AvfoilNews #LockheedMartin #JAGM #HellfireMissiles #USArmy #DefenseContract #MilitaryTechnology #AviationNews #AvfoilBlog

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A lot of articles feature the big ticket systems like new Aegis destroyers, F35s, and Tomahawk and other new missiles, but what may be even more important are the funds going to fill the ammunition bunkers and extensive maintenance, improvements of both existing equipment and facilities, and not mentioned improved compensation, benefits, and other support to recruit and retain SDF personnel. Last but definitely not least, the creation of the joint operations headquarters, which, for the first time since WWII, all three services within the Japanese SDF will be directed under a unified command structure. (This was a legacy of the pre-war military coups and political interference.) https://lnkd.in/gPnvTtWZ

Air defence is so important. For years many #nato countries have deglected their AD equipment, focusing on Wars and conflicts with an enemy that poses no air threat. AD systems now must be able to engage both UAS and aircraft Possibly simultaneously. #radarsystems #airdefense #technology #business #military

𝐔𝐒 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲'𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐬: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 The recent approval by the US State Department of Italy's requests for air-to-air missiles and small bombs signifies a great deal in the ongoing partnership between the two countries, aimed at fortifying Italy's defense capabilities. With a total value of $214 million, these acquisitions represent a strategic investment in Italy's military readiness and preparedness to address evolving security challenges in the region. One of the key components of this agreement is the procurement of 12 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for $69.3 million. Manufactured by RTX, these advanced missiles are poised to significantly enhance the aerial combat capabilities of the Italian Armed Forces. Compatible with Italy's fleet of American-made F-35 and F-16 fighter jets, the addition of AMRAAM missiles will provide Italy with a formidable defense against potential threats. Simultaneously, Italy is set to receive 125 Small Diameter Bombs (SDB) – Increment II, as part of a proposed $150 million agreement. These precision-guided munitions will be integrated into Italy's F-35 aircraft. Similar to the AMRAAM deal, RTX will serve as the prime contractor for the SDB acquisition, overseeing the delivery of weapon load crew trainers, spare parts, and essential munitions support services.   Picture by: Staff Sgt. Jordan Martin/US Air Force

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This is a really interesting analysis and good way of thinking about the value of IAMD in cost imposition. However it is focused on tactical employment not the design of the force. The problem is that IAMD is currently designed only for the high end fight, leaving warfighters with few options to defeat low end threats. We need to provide the warfighters with a broader range of systems to win when the enemy wants to impose costs.