Royal Netherlands Air Force and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® Achieve Breakthrough F-35 Interoperability at Ramstein Flag
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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.
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- 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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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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