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Lockheed Martin wins contract for Australia's Air 6500 defence program

Lockheed Martin has won the Air 6500 Tranche 2B contract, according to the supplied report.

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The award supports Australia's defence modernization and deepens strategic industrial ties with the United States.

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  1. Lockheed Martin wins Air 6500 Tranche 2B contract - Australian Defence Magazine ↗australiandefence.com.au · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC

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