Tag: Lockheed Martin Australia

Lockheed Martin Australia has announced that its Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program has exceeded AUD 225 million in export contracts with Australian industry, marking a significant manufacturing milestone for local companies connected to the defence prime’s international programs.

Lockheed Martin Australia has commenced manufacturing operations at a new Missile Assembly Facility in Port Wakefield, South Australia, marking what the company describes as a significant step in developing domestic guided-weapons capability.

Lockheed Martin Australia announced it has awarded Moog Australia a contract to develop the control actuation system (CAS) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), a move the company said reflects its continued commitment to advancing Australia’s guided weapons manufacturing capability.

Lockheed Martin Australia has contributed more than AUD 1 billion to the national economy in 2024, according to a new Economic Impact Report by Deloitte Access Economics.

Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a Teaming Agreement with Avalon Airport Australia to advance guided weapons production in line with the federal government’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Plan.

Lockheed Martin Australia and Thales Australia have signed a Teaming Agreement to explore the development and production of Solid Rocket Motors (SRM) for the Australian market. 

Lockheed Martin Australia has rebranded its Science, Technology, Engineering Leadership and Research Laboratory (STELaRLab) as Advanced Systems and Technologies to better align with the mission-directed objectives and capability development needs of the Australian Defence Force.

The Australian government has invested a total of $830 million to sustain and support the Australian Army’s future helicopter fleet, creating hundreds of jobs in the local industry. 

The Australian Government announced the initiation of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missile manufacturing in the country by 2025, following the formalisation of a $37.4 million contract between the Australian Defence Department and Lockheed Martin Australia.

Lockheed Martin Australia’s efforts to boost Australia’s sovereign defence capability have resulted in significant economic benefits for the country, according to a report from Deloitte Access Economics.