Lockheed Martin expands its F-16-related industrial offering in the Philippines

Published: 2025-08-12 06:11:52 ET LMT

Published on 08/12/2025 at 06:11 am EDT

Lockheed Martin announces the expansion of its industrial cooperation package related to the F-16 Block 70 for the Philippines' Multi Role Fighter (MRF) program.The offer includes a strategic partnership with Southern Methodist University (SMU) for digital innovation, intellectual property, and training.A world-class research laboratory and training facility will be established, with access to SMU's facilities.The partnership will leverage CDHAM (Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing) and DIG (Deason Innovation Gym) to strengthen R&D in modeling, simulations, VR/AR, robotics, automation, and AI.Jess Koloini, F-16 business development manager, said the initiative will support the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) policy and the Philippine workforce.