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Lockheed Martin is looking to further expand its production capabilities in India, according to the Economic Times. The US defence major already manufactures in India as part of its push to deepen ties with the country's defence sector. The news drew attention from Indian commentators focused on defense manufacturing.

Boeing has reportedly won a contract worth more than $20 billion to develop the US Navy's F/A-XX next-generation fighter aircraft. The award would make Boeing a central player in the Navy's future carrier-based air combat program, competing concept in a market long dominated by Lockheed Martin. Details on timeline and scope remain limited pending official confirmation from the Navy and the company.

A Lockheed C-130 military transport aircraft reportedly landed in Tehran without its transponder switched on, meaning it did not broadcast its identity or position to air traffic tracking systems. Unconfirmed claims circulating on social media speculate about who was aboard and which country the aircraft came from. Iranian authorities have not publicly commented on the flight.

Lockheed Martin is bringing OpenAI's artificial intelligence technology into the F-35 fighter programme. The AI will help work with the jet's onboard sensors and analyse test results, with OpenAI specialists set to work directly with the F-35 team. The pairing of a leading AI company with a frontline combat aircraft programme has drawn wide attention.