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The RUM-139 Vertical-Launch Anti-Submarine Rocket (VL-ASROC or VLA) is an anti-submarine missile in the ASROC family, currently built by Lockheed Martin for the U.S. Navy. [ 1 ] History
Lockheed Martin claims that the DCS has an endurance greater than 24 hours, triple that of the current SEAL Delivery Vehicle and twice that of the Shallow Water Combat Submersible the DCS will serve alongside. [5] Unlike its predecessor, the Dry Combat Submersible will be deployed from surface ships rather than from larger submarines. [1]
[4] [2] It is also capable of sub-surface launches from a submarine's vertical launch system. [3] [4] Lockheed Martin has explored the missile's compatibility with various aircraft types, including electronic and physical fit-checking, on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler, F-16, F-15, as well as all three versions of the F-35 Lightning ...
Lockheed Martin (LMT) wins $35.7 million modification contract for the procurement of submarine new construction kits, equipment, and installation.
Lockheed Martin (LMT) secures a $29.7 million modification contract involving Navy submarines.
The Mk-48 torpedo is designed to be launched from submarine torpedo tubes. The weapon is carried by all U.S. Navy submarines, including Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines and Seawolf-, Los Angeles-, and Virginia-class attack submarines. It is also used on Canadian, Australian, and Dutch submarines.
The billionaire has also criticized legacy defense programs like Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jet while calling for mass production of cheaper AI-powered drones, missiles and uncrewed submarines.
An initial series of 19 land-based Trident II launches took place from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 46 from 15 January 1987 to 27 January 1989. [26] The first submarine launch was attempted by USS Tennessee, [2] the first D-5 ship of the Ohio class, on 21 March 1989 off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch attempt failed four ...