Royal Netherlands Air Force and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® Achieve Breakthrough F-35 Interoperability at Ramstein Flag
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) achieved a significant breakthrough in military interoperability during the Ramstein Flag exercise. For the first time outside the US, they demonstrated live classified data sharing between an F-35 in flight and Keystone, a Dutch Command and Control environment.
The exercise showcased successful detection, identification, and transmission of targeting data from Dutch F-35s through Skunk Works' Open Systems Gateway (OSG) to Keystone, which then coordinated with rocket artillery to engage ground targets. The entire process was completed within minutes, marking a major advancement in multi-domain operations.
This breakthrough enables allied air and missile defense systems to receive precise targeting information from F-35s, enhancing their threat response capabilities. The achievement demonstrates the F-35's ability to integrate with international partners' command and control systems, strengthening collective defense capabilities.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) e la Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) hanno raggiunto un importante traguardo nell'interoperabilità militare durante l'esercitazione Ramstein Flag. Per la prima volta al di fuori degli Stati Uniti, hanno dimostrato la condivisione di dati riservati in tempo reale tra un F-35 in volo e Keystone, un ambiente di Comando e Controllo olandese.
L'esercitazione ha mostrato il successo nella rilevazione, identificazione e trasmissione di dati di targeting dagli F-35 olandesi attraverso l'Open Systems Gateway (OSG) di Skunk Works a Keystone, che ha poi coordinato l'artiglieria a razzo per ingaggiare obiettivi a terra. L'intero processo è stato completato in pochi minuti, segnando un grande avanzamento nelle operazioni multi-dominio.
Questo traguardo consente ai sistemi alleati di difesa aerea e missilistica di ricevere informazioni di targeting precise dagli F-35, migliorando le loro capacità di risposta alle minacce. Il risultato dimostra la capacità dell'F-35 di integrarsi con i sistemi di comando e controllo dei partner internazionali, rafforzando le capacità di difesa collettiva.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) y la Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) lograron un avance significativo en la interoperabilidad militar durante el ejercicio Ramstein Flag. Por primera vez fuera de los EE. UU., demostraron la compartición en tiempo real de datos clasificados entre un F-35 en vuelo y Keystone, un entorno de Comando y Control holandés.
El ejercicio mostró la detección, identificación y transmisión exitosa de datos de objetivo desde los F-35 holandeses a través del Open Systems Gateway (OSG) de Skunk Works a Keystone, que luego coordinó con la artillería de cohetes para atacar objetivos en tierra. Todo el proceso se completó en minutos, marcando un gran avance en las operaciones multidominio.
Este avance permite que los sistemas aliados de defensa aérea y de misiles reciban información de objetivo precisa de los F-35, mejorando sus capacidades de respuesta ante amenazas. El logro demuestra la capacidad del F-35 para integrarse con los sistemas de comando y control de socios internacionales, fortaleciendo las capacidades de defensa colectiva.
록히드 마틴 (NYSE: LMT)과 네덜란드 왕립 공군 (RNLAF)는 람슈타인 플래그 훈련 중 군사 상호 운용성에서 중요한 돌파구를 달성했습니다. 미국 이외의 지역에서 처음으로, 그들은 비행 중인 F-35와 네덜란드의 지휘 및 통제 환경인 키스톤 간의 실시간 기밀 데이터 공유를 시연했습니다.
이번 훈련은 스컹크 웍스의 오픈 시스템 게이트웨이(OSG)를 통해 네덜란드 F-35에서 키스톤으로의 목표 데이터의 성공적인 탐지, 식별 및 전송을 보여주었으며, 이후 로켓 포병과 협조하여 지상 목표를 타격했습니다. 전체 과정은 몇 분 안에 완료되어 다중 영역 작전에서 큰 발전을 나타냈습니다.
이 돌파구는 동맹국의 공중 및 미사일 방어 시스템이 F-35로부터 정확한 목표 정보를 수신할 수 있게 하여 위협 대응 능력을 향상시킵니다. 이 성과는 F-35가 국제 파트너의 지휘 및 통제 시스템과 통합할 수 있는 능력을 보여주며, 집단 방어 능력을 강화합니다.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) et la Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) ont réalisé une avancée significative en matière d'interopérabilité militaire lors de l'exercice Ramstein Flag. Pour la première fois en dehors des États-Unis, ils ont démontré le partage en temps réel de données classifiées entre un F-35 en vol et Keystone, un environnement de Commandement et Contrôle néerlandais.
L'exercice a mis en avant la détection, l'identification et la transmission réussies des données de ciblage des F-35 néerlandais via l'Open Systems Gateway (OSG) de Skunk Works vers Keystone, qui a ensuite coordonné avec l'artillerie à roquettes pour engager des cibles au sol. L'ensemble du processus a été achevé en quelques minutes, marquant un grand avancement dans les opérations multi-domaines.
Cette avancée permet aux systèmes alliés de défense aérienne et antimissile de recevoir des informations de ciblage précises des F-35, améliorant ainsi leurs capacités de réponse aux menaces. Cet accomplissement démontre la capacité du F-35 à s'intégrer aux systèmes de commandement et de contrôle des partenaires internationaux, renforçant ainsi les capacités de défense collective.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) und die Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) haben während der Ramstein Flag Übung einen bedeutenden Durchbruch in der militärischen Interoperabilität erzielt. Zum ersten Mal außerhalb der USA demonstrierten sie den Live-Austausch von geheimen Daten zwischen einem fliegenden F-35 und Keystone, einer niederländischen Kommando- und Kontrollumgebung.
Die Übung zeigte die erfolgreiche Erkennung, Identifizierung und Übertragung von Zielinformationen von niederländischen F-35 über das Open Systems Gateway (OSG) von Skunk Works an Keystone, das dann mit der Raketenartillerie koordinierte, um Bodenziele anzugreifen. Der gesamte Prozess wurde innerhalb von Minuten abgeschlossen, was einen großen Fortschritt in den Multi-Domain-Operationen markiert.
Dieser Durchbruch ermöglicht es den alliierten Luft- und Raketenabwehrsystemen, präzise Zielinformationen von F-35 zu erhalten, was ihre Reaktionsfähigkeit auf Bedrohungen verbessert. Die Errungenschaft zeigt die Fähigkeit des F-35, sich mit den Kommando- und Kontrollsystemen internationaler Partner zu integrieren und die kollektiven Verteidigungsfähigkeiten zu stärken.
- First successful demonstration of F-35 international data sharing capability, opening new market opportunities
- Enhanced interoperability with allied forces strengthens LMT's competitive position
- Successful integration of Open Systems Gateway technology demonstrates technological leadership
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This F-35 interoperability breakthrough represents a significant technological advancement with strategic implications for both Lockheed Martin and NATO's collective defense capabilities. By enabling real-time classified data sharing between F-35s and allied command systems, Lockheed has addressed a critical military challenge: creating seamless information flow across multinational platforms.
The technical achievement demonstrated at Ramstein Flag solves the "sensor-to-shooter" problem that has plagued modern military operations. Prior to this integration, the valuable sensor data collected by F-35s often remained siloed within US systems or required cumbersome manual relay processes. The Open Systems Gateway now enables targeting data to flow directly to allied artillery systems, collapsing the kill chain from potentially hours to just minutes.
From a competitive standpoint, this capability significantly enhances Lockheed's position against rivals like Boeing and Northrop Grumman. While those competitors offer individual platforms with advanced capabilities, Lockheed is now demonstrating integration prowess that transforms the F-35 from merely a fighter jet into a cornerstone of allied defense networks.
For current F-35 operators, this breakthrough creates a force multiplier effect without requiring new airframes. The ability to integrate with ground-based systems magnifies the impact of every sortie by enabling F-35s to direct fires beyond visual range while remaining in safer airspace. This addresses a key limitation in previous air-to-ground coordination scenarios.
This interoperability demonstration strengthens Lockheed Martin's position as a prime contractor for NATO's integrated defense initiatives. The F-35 program already represents approximately
The business implications extend beyond the immediate F-35 program. First, by establishing their Open Systems Gateway as a proven integration solution, Lockheed positions itself for potential follow-on contracts specifically focused on network integration across NATO members. These integration contracts typically carry high margins compared to production work.
Second, this capability addresses NATO's increasing focus on standardization and interoperability, potentially removing barriers to F-35 procurement for coalition partners still evaluating fighter acquisitions. Countries like Germany, Finland, and Switzerland—who have expressed concerns about integration costs—now have evidence that the F-35 ecosystem can interface with their existing command infrastructure.
Third, this creates a competitive moat around Lockheed's position. While other manufacturers focus on platform capabilities, Lockheed is advancing integration solutions that increase the utility of their platforms within coalition operations—creating barriers to entry for competitors.
For existing F-35 operators, this breakthrough offers upgrade paths that extend the value proposition of their fleets, potentially accelerating foreign military sales opportunities and sustainment contracts. The multi-domain integration capabilities demonstrated align perfectly with NATO's strategic priorities, positioning Lockheed favorably in upcoming defense budget allocation decisions.
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In this real-time live fly exercise, Dutch F-35s operating in an Anti-Access Area Denial environment, successfully detected, identified, and passed targeting data on multiple simulated ground effectors via Multifunction Advanced Datalink through a Skunk Works' Open Systems Gateway (OSG) into Keystone. Keystone then transmitted the data to a rocket artillery platform which engaged a ground target and confirmed successful takedown, effectively closing the loop. This entire process was executed from start to finish in a matter of minutes. This is a first, and a significant step forward in multi-domain integration, proving F-35 interoperability between several allied nations in real-time.
By unlocking the vast amount of data from an F-35, the Skunk Works OSG enables allied air and missile defense systems to receive precise targeting information, allowing them to detect, track, and defeat threats more effectively. This enhanced situational awareness, and interoperability empowers joint forces to respond more quickly and decisively, ultimately strengthening collective defense of partners and allies.
"Ramstein Flag was a resounding success, demonstrating the power of collaboration between United States Air Forces in
"The combined joint all-domain capabilities demonstrated at Ramstein Flag are a breakthrough in multi-domain operations, emphasizing the F-35's ability to seamlessly integrate with our international partners' C2 environments," said OJ Sanchez, vice president and general manager, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. "This achievement is a testament to the strength of our partnerships with the RNLAF and USAFE-AFAFRICA. Lockheed Martin is accelerating delivery of novel MDO capabilities that enhance the effectiveness of our allies' F-35 fleets to ensure peace through allied strength."
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is committed to delivering open architecture solutions that enhance multi-domain integration capabilities across allied forces.
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