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Lockheed Martin and the US Army have successfully conducted another production qualification flight test for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The test involved a mid-range flight where two missiles were launched from a HIMARS system, successfully striking their target. This test is part of ongoing evaluations to confirm the missile’s accuracy, reliability, and readiness for operational use. “PrSM demonstrates exceptional system performance and reliability,” said Carolyn Orzechowski, Vice President of Precision Fires Launchers and Missiles at Lockheed Martin. The PrSM is a next-generation, surface-to-surface missile designed for long-range precision strikes, capable of engaging targets at distances greater than 400 kilometres. It features an open systems architecture to allow for affordability, flexibility, and modularity for future enhancements. The weapon is compatible with both the M142 HIMARS and M270A2 MLRS platforms. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dwjwi-A6 #LockheedMartin #LM #missile #deepstrike #longshot #PrSM #defence #industry #military #technology #armedforces #HIMARS #MLRS

The Precision Strike Missile - PrSM is a next-generation, surface-to-surface missile designed for long-range precision strikes, capable of engaging targets at distances greater than 400 kilometres. It features an open systems architecture to allow for affordability, flexibility, and modularity for future enhancements. The weapon is compatible with both the M142 HIMARS and M270A2 MLRS platforms.

Thales Australia has been appointed as a strategic partner under the newly released 2024 Australian Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Plan. This significant development, shared by Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy, highlights Thales's role in enhancing Australia's GWEO manufacturing capabilities. Key developments include Thales's selection to establish Australia's first government-owned forging capability for 155mm M795 artillery ammunition and signed an MoU with Lockheed Martin Australia to produce warheads and solid rocket motors for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets. “Thales Australia’s #collaboration with Lockheed Martin marks a significant step towards enhancing sovereign GMLRS capabilities for the Australian Defence Force,” said Jeff Connolly, CEO of Thales Australia and New Zealand. The 2024 #GWEO Plan is a pivotal move towards strengthening domestic missile and munitions production, ensuring the readiness of Australia’s defence stockpiles. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gs6zR9ww #DefenceIndustry #ThalesAustralia #GWEOPlan #NationalSecurity

What Might Have Been: Conceptual operational USAF SAC/North American Rockwell B-70B Valkyries carrying Douglas AGM-64A Skybolts. The Skybolt was intended as a standoff weapon for the B-52H and RAF Vulcan however, North American was conducting compatibility studies for the XB-70, that would greatly enhance its versatility. Remarkable for its time, the Skybolt was a hypersonic (Mach 12.4 – 9,500 mph) Air Launched Ballistic Missile (ALBM), that would be nearly impossible to defeat. The Skybolt had a range of 600 mi. or 1,000 mi. (depending on the type of warhead), and an operational B-70 would fly at high ‘subsonic speeds’ to a designated launch point. After the Skybolt launch sequence, the B-70 would jettison the pylons and accelerate to high Mach to attack a secondary target. The total payload of the operational B-70 would be 50,000 lb. and with two Skybolts launched, 28,000 lb. would remain in the internal payload bay. Erik Simonsen Illustration

https://lnkd.in/gY-9NdMx C-17 Aircraft “Challenges” B-52 Bomber As Top Dog For US Air Force; Boeing To Add Hypersonic Missiles On Globemasters The second largest strategic and tactical airlifter of the US Air Force, the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, will pack a lethal punch in the future. Boeing has unveiled a new concept called the “Revolver” launch system, which, when integrated with the airlifter, will be able to fire several hypersonic missiles from the back of the aircraft. Considering the dispersed nature of...

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Did you know that there are over 900,000 components in a Dreadnought Class ballistic missile submarine? No single organisation can deliver Dreadnought, so we have over 260 UK suppliers in our supply chain. The UK accounts for 95% of the Dreadnought supplier base. At its peak, the entire UK Dreadnought enterprise will support around 30,000 jobs. Find out more about us in the video on our homepage – follow the link in the comments. #FactFriday #Defence #SupplyChain #SmallBusinessSaturday

This is the time to reduce the over 900,000 components in a Dreadnought Class ballistic missile submarine to 500,000 by redesigning the missile with the assistance of AI.

Lockheed Martin has secured a new contract from the US Army to boost its annual production capacity of Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancements (MSEs) to 650 units. The contract is intended to meet the increasing global demand for the highly advanced missile system, renowned for its cutting-edge defensive capabilities. “Demand for PAC-3 MSE’s combat-proven deterrence capabilities continues to grow at a rapid pace,” said Brian Kubik, vice president of PAC-3 Programs at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. He noted that Lockheed Martin had proactively begun expanding production capacity over a year ago with internal investments, enhancing both factory output and supply chain efficiency. In the last eight months, Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 team has significantly increased production, setting new records for output. This year alone, production has risen by over 30%, with an additional 20% increase targeted for 2024, reflecting the escalating demand from both domestic and international defence sectors. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dv2bbtYF #airdefence #missiledefence #PAC3 #interceptor #missile #PATRIOT #LockheedMartin #defence #industry #military #technology #armedforces

Lockheed Martin received a contract award for AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) and AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) to increase production capacity of JASSM and LRASM in support of critical weapons capacity for the United States and allies, the company announced on October 14. Ahead of contract award, Lockheed Martin has invested in the continued development, expansion and production of JASSMs and LRASMs in support of critical munitions supply. In 2022, Lockheed Martin added a new 225,000-square-foot intelligent factory to existing production facilities to begin increasing production quantities. The new facility includes factory model forecasting, a fully-robotic paint line, and more automated processes. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dxUH3UrD #LockheedMartin #missile #cruisemissile #JASSM #LRASM #defence #aerospace #longrange #military #technology #armedforces