Lockheed Martin Brings Vast™ Experience System to Aero India 2025
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The company will be presenting latest advanced technology solutions to address India’s most challenging 21st Century needs
NEW DELHI, January 28. Lockheed Martin is unveiling its immersive Vast™ experience system in India for the first time at the 15th biennial edition of Aero India taking place in Bengaluru from February 10–14, 2025. The company is highlighting its vision for 21st Century Security® solutions with a focus on integrated capabilities on offer to the Indian Armed Forces.
The immersive Vast™ experience is the prime attraction at the Lockheed Martin booth, providing visitors with access to a system that brings multi-domain missions to life through interactive 3D visualizations.
The company’s exhibit also showcases its most innovative capabilities, including the C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifter, F-21 fighter aircraft, MH-60R “Romeo” multi-mission helicopter, Javelin® weapon system and S-92 multi-role helicopter among others.
“Aero India has been a leading platform for Lockheed Martin and the aerospace and defense sector for many years, and we look forward to our participation this year with the Vast™ Experience System,” said William L. Blair, Vice President and Regional Chief Executive, Asia and India, Lockheed Martin. “Building on our deep partnerships with the Indian industry, we look forward to showcasing some of our advanced capabilities that address our customers’ biggest challenges for the 21st Century and grow our presence and partnerships that support greater self-reliance in the defence sector.”
Boosting Lockheed Martin’s presence at the show will be the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft model which represents a strong legacy of partnership with the Indian defence industry. The Indian Air Force operates 12 C-130Js to support a variety of tactical airlift missions. India also is connected to the C-130J through Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited, a joint venture, that has the distinction of being the single-global source of C-130J empennage assemblies included on all new Super Hercules aircraft.
In 2024, the company expanded its commitment to India through a teaming agreement with Tata Advanced Systems Limited to expand upon the companies’ business relationship through the C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifter on future potential business opportunities to include:
- Establishing a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India to support the IAF’s existing fleet of 12 C-130Js as well as other global Super Hercules fleets;
- Expanding C-130J manufacturing and assembly in India to produce aircraft for the IAF’s MTA program, subject to U.S. and Indian government approvals.
An F-21 fighter aircraft model, which is on offer to the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft competition, is configured with the latest sensors and mission avionic systems that couple on-board and off-board data information into an effective, easy to manage combat situation display. F-21 is the ideal solution to meet India’s fighter force structure, affordability, and ‘Make in India’ and “Skill India” requirements.
The MH-60R “Romeo” SEAHAWK® helicopter occupies a prominent place at Lockheed Martin’s Aero India display. The MH-60R is the most capable and mature Anti-Submarine (ASW)/Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) multi-mission helicopter available in the world today. Ten MH-60R helicopters are presently available to the Indian Navy for operations. A total of 24 MH-60Rs will be delivered to India over the next year.
Javelin, the world’s most versatile, one-man-portable and multi-purpose weapon system, also will be part of Lockheed Martin’s exhibit at Aero India. The anti-tank weapon system can be deployed by its traditional man-portable manner as well as from multiple platforms and used during the day, at night and in any kind of weather. Using fire-and-forget technology, Javelin provides operational flexibility so that operators can rapidly engage and then move on to a new firing position, affording the highest level of survivability to the user.
S-92® multi-role helicopter is connected to India through the Tata Sikorsky Aerospace Limited, a joint venture, that has the distinction of being fully integrated into Lockheed Martin’s global supply chain for manufacturing aerostructure components for the S-92 helicopter.
Lockheed Martin continues to build upon more than three decades of partnerships and seven decades of association with India by nurturing and expanding collaborations with local industry to support the foundation of indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem. Today, the company’s presence has moved beyond defence systems to provide technical support, apprenticeships, fostering positive change and inspiring the next generation from under-represented communities to build sovereign capabilities through industrial partnerships and human capital development.
