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Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems

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2026
17 June

ReleaseLockheed Martin, government officials tout site's 75 years of manufacturing excellence and a strong future

2025
4 December

ReleaseLockheed Martin celebrates delivery of the 250th C-130 empennage assembly

2023
8 June GE says the LMXT strategic tanker is the optimal aircraft for its CF6-80E1 engine.

Lockheed Martin confirms CF6-80E1 will power tanker

The LMXT will first be produced as an A330 airliner at Airbus' U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, before being configured for strategic tanking at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Marietta, Georgia.

2022
18 May

ReleaseBuilt in Arkansas: LMXT strategic tanker boom refueling system to be produced in Western Arkansas

2 February Lockheed Martin’s LMXT strategic tanker is offered as an American-built, allied interoperable solution for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-Y program.

Lockheed Martin's LMXT will be made in Mobile and Marietta

The LMXT is produced as an A330 airliner at Airbus' Mobile, Alabama facility then fly to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' Marietta, Georgia, for conversion into the tanker role.

2021
23 September Lockheed Martin’s LMXT strategic tanker is being offered as an American-built solution for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-Y Program.

Lockheed Martin makes its pitch for USAF tanker program

Built in America by Americans, Lockheed Martin's contender for the US Air Force's future tanker requirements is an adaptation of the proven Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport.

2017
13 February

ReleaseLockheed Martin delivers 200th F-35 centre wing assembly from Marietta facility

2010
28 July

ReleaseLockheed Martin Marietta facility kicks off F-35 Lightning II centre wing assembly production