Event Brief
Pentagon and Lockheed to accelerate new air-to-air missile
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
Summary: The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin are moving to speed up production of a new classified air-to-air missile for US Air Force and Navy jets. The missile is described as important for deterring China.
WHO: Pentagon and Lockheed Martin
WHAT: Accelerating production of a new classified air-to-air missile for US Air Force and Navy jets
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 8:01 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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