Peru likely to keep Mirage 2000 fleet in service beyond 2030 despite F-16 order
Peru is expected to extend the service life of its Mirage 2000 fighters past 2030, even as it takes delivery of 12 F-16 Vipers ordered from Lockheed Martin in April. The Mirage fleet will complement rather than be replaced by the new aircraft.
New Zealand confirms purchase of five MH-60R SeaHawk helicopters for over $930 million
New Zealand has confirmed the acquisition of five MH-60R SeaHawk anti-submarine warfare helicopters from the United States for more than $930 million. The order will replace the Royal New Zealand Navy's aging ASW helicopter fleet operating from its two ANZAC-class frigates. Three defense ministers have handled the procurement over the past year.
Lithuania deploys mobile US-made AN/TPS-77 radars on NATO's eastern edge for air surveillance
Lithuania is fielding three truck-mounted AN/TPS-77 Multi-Role Radars from Lockheed Martin under a $52.6 million Foreign Military Sales contract. The systems feed real-time air surveillance data into NATO's integrated air and missile defense network. Lithuania's Ministry of National Defence confirmed the deployment.
Lockheed Martin wins $9.4 million contract to upgrade F-35 assembly stations at Italy's Cameri facility
Lockheed Martin will upgrade assembly stations at the F-35 final assembly facility in Cameri, Italy, under a $9.4 million contract modification. The Cameri plant is Europe's only F-35 production site and builds jets for Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Switzerland.
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Millog signs agreement with Lockheed Martin to maintain F-35 ground support equipment for Finland and partners
Finnish firm Millog signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin to maintain, repair, overhaul and upgrade F-35 ground support equipment for Finland and other partner nations. No contract value or list of partner nations was disclosed.