Germany picks Boeing's Chinook helicopters to replace Sikorsky fleet (This June 1 story corrects to read 'CH-53' (not 'CH-53K') in paragraph 1) Reuters · Jun 1, 2022
Analyzing Lockheed Martin's Short Interest Lockheed Martin's (NYSE:LMT) short percent of float has fallen 15.44% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.07 million shares sold short, which is 1.15% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Benzinga · May 24, 2022
Lockheed Martin And Crypto Firm Explore Hosting A Blockchain In Space Defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) and Filecoin (CRYPTO: FIL) are looking into hosting a blockchain network in outer space. Benzinga · May 24, 2022
Swiss to sign deal to buy F-35 fighters before referendum The Swiss government will sign a contract by the end of March to buy 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, it said on Wednesday, pressing ahead without waiting for a referendum on the $5.5 billion deal. Reuters · May 18, 2022
US Army Awards $309M Worth Contracts To Javelin JV The U.S. Army recently awarded the Javelin JV two production contracts for Javelin missiles and associated equipment and services with a total value of $309 million. Javelin JV is a partnership of Raytheon Technologies Corp (NYSE:RTX) Raytheon Missiles & Defense, and Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT). The contracts include more than 1300 Javelin missiles funded from the… Benzinga · May 16, 2022
Commentary: Taking on the masters of war At the 2021 annual shareholder meeting of the U.S. weapons manufacturer General Dynamics, shareholders turned out to confront the company’s board of directors, asking how they justify the destruction and death they’ve helped cause. Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022
Seahawk helicopter detail renews defence focus as PM returns to marginal seat of Gilmore Prime Minister Scott Morrison provides greater detail about a deal to buy more Seahawk helicopters from the United States during his second visit to the marginal federal seat of Gilmore. ABC News · May 9, 2022
Ukraine war boosts weapons makers' stock prices, but revenue to take years to flow through When Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine at the end of February, the stock prices of many of the world's biggest arms manufacturers spiked. However, most of the hardware being sent to Ukraine is coming from donor nations' existing inventories. ABC News · May 6, 2022
Biden to plug manufacturing initiative at Ohio metal company President Joe Biden is set to announce that five major U.S. manufacturers have made commitments to boost their reliance on small and medium American firms for 3D printing The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
Analyzing Lockheed Martin's Short Interest Lockheed Martin's (NYSE:LMT) short percent of float has fallen 29.02% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.65 million shares sold short, which is 1.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Benzinga · May 5, 2022
Is artificial intelligence the next tool to fight wildfires in the West? DENVER — With wildfires becoming bigger and more destructive as the West dries out and heats up, agencies and officials tasked with preventing and battling the blazes could soon have a new tool to add to their arsenal of prescribed burns, pick axes, chain saws and aircraft. Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022
Is artificial intelligence the next tool to fight wildfires in the West? DENVER — With wildfires becoming bigger and more destructive as the West dries out and heats up, agencies and officials tasked with preventing and battling the blazes could soon have a new tool to add to their arsenal of prescribed burns, pick axes, chain saws and aircraft. The Denver Post · May 4, 2022
Biden praises Lockheed workers for making weapons for ‘Ukrainian heroes’ President says production of Javelin anti-tank missiles in Alabama critical to war effort, as he urges Congress to approve $33bn aid package The Guardian - US · May 3, 2022
Ukraine latest updates: Russia says will open evacuation routes Ukraine news from May 4: Russia says will open evacuation routes for civilians from Mariupol steel plant for three days. Al Jazeera · May 3, 2022
The Independent UK · May 3, 2022 Biden compares workers who make Javelin anti-tank missiles to ‘Arsenal of Democracy’ builders during WWII ‘We built the weapons and equipment that helped defend freedom and sovereignty in Europe years ago — that's true again today’
The Independent UK · May 3, 2022 Biden to visit Lockheed plant as weapons stockpile strained When President Joe Biden visits a Lockheed Martin plant that manufactures an antitank weapons system, he’s certain to herald the U.S.-made arms as a gamechanger in Ukraine’s resistance to Russia's invasion
Benzinga · May 2, 2022 Lockheed Martin Whale Trades For May 02 Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bullish stance on Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
The Independent UK · May 2, 2022 Push to arm Ukraine putting strain on US weapons stockpile When President Joe Biden visits a Lockheed Martin plant on Tuesday that manufactures an antitank weapons system, he’s certain to herald the U.S.-made arms as a gamechanger in Ukraine’s stiff resistance to the Russian invasion
Benzinga · Apr 29, 2022 Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Lockheed Martin 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.47% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.39%. Currently, Lockheed Martin has a market capitalization of $114.99 billion.
Reuters · Apr 27, 2022 Biden to visit Lockheed plant producing weapons provided to Ukraine - White House U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Alabama on Tuesday to visit a Lockheed Martin Corp facility that is manufacturing weapons being provided to Ukraine, including Javelin anti-tank missiles, the White House said on Wednesday.
Salon · Apr 26, 2022 Pentagon research proposed nuking moon But the fantastical-sounding research may have merely been an attempt by a contractor to milk government coffers
Reason · Apr 26, 2022 The $1.7 Trillion F-35 Fighter Jet Program Is About To Get More Expensive GAO: Congress has been buying planes that lack crucial parts and haven't undergone full testing, so costly upgrades will eventually be needed.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2022 An Australian War Memorial sponsored by weapons dealers is no place for quiet reflection on Anzac Day With boastful displays and arms maker sponsors, the memorial falls ever shorter of duty to commemorate the toll of war
Reuters · Apr 23, 2022 Germany to buy 60 heavy transport helicopters from Boeing -Bild am Sonntag Germany will buy 60 CH-47F Chinook heavy transport helicopters from Boeing worth around 5 billion euros ($5.40 billion)as it upgrades its military armour, Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported on Sunday, citing government sources.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2022 Morning mail: leaders clash over China security deal, coal export boom to bust, UK thirsty for vampires Thursday: Labor leader Anthony Albanese wins the first leaders’ debate. Plus: Russia tests new missile from its nuclear arsenal