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American defence prime Lockheed Martin has celebrated the use of command and control capabilities during the recent Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
Multi-domain mission solutions manufactured by Lockheed Martin were put to the test during the exercise.
The company celebrated the use of application programming interfaces and a modular and open systems approach in the US Army’s deployment of command and control capabilities.
“Lockheed Martin is committed to delivering advanced, battle-tested capabilities that enhance the effectiveness of modern military operations,” Lockheed Martin vice president and general manager Paul Lemmo said.
“By leveraging virtualisation and modern software-enabled technologies, the US Army can reduce its mission command footprint and increase mobility, lethality and survivability.”
During the exercise, US Air Force pilots flew Australian F-35As over the Northern Territory, marking the first time American air force pilots have piloted fifth-generation aircraft belonging to a partnered nation.
“Having the added flexibility to put any pilot in any F-35 and generate combat airpower anywhere in the world adds to the F-35 coalition’s lethality,” said Air Force Reserve Major Justin Lennon, one of the pilots.
“The only way anyone might know it’s not an Australian in the (Royal Australian Air Force) F-35 is the accent on the radio.”
In addition, Talisman Sabre also showcased the live-fire of a PrSM Increment 1 missile from an Australian High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launcher.
The first launchers have been delivered to the Australian Army under the LAND 8113 program. The live-fire demonstration at Talisman Sabre 2025 was more than a technical milestone, it was a strategic signal of deterrent capability, according to the company.
In addition, the company unveiled a compact version of its Aegis C2 system, enabling artillery units from battalion to battery level to coordinate in real time through Tactical Link 16. Integrated with Army tactical systems, it delivered a unified battlefield view and improved digital coordination for the US Army’s Mid-Range Capability platform. Live-fire trials confirmed its ability to handle both offensive and defensive missions, including simultaneous air defence and strike operations.
In a separate milestone, Lockheed Martin announced the first-ever integration of commercial radio-frequency sensing data into active combat systems. Partnering with HawkEye 360, the company transformed civilian RF data into actionable surveillance tracks, giving warfighters faster, more precise situational awareness.
“In less than three months from conception to execution, our collective team has achieved a major milestone of integrating commercial RF data into a combat system,” said Erika Marshall, VP of C4ISR.
“Lockheed Martin’s partnership with Hawkeye360 has been a resounding success and it’s a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation.
“With this breakthrough, we’re not only enhancing situational awareness but redefining what’s possible in C6ISR for the warfighter.”
