Lockheed Martin, established in 1995 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, is a leading global aerospace, defense, and security company. The company specializes in the research, design, development, manufacture, and maintenance of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Its core business areas include aeronautics, missiles and fire control, rotary and mission systems, and space systems. Lockheed Martin is renowned for producing fighter jets like the F-35 Lightning II, missile defense systems, and satellite technologies. With operations in over 50 countries and a workforce of approximately 110,000 employees, the company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that contribute to global security and advancement in aerospace technology.
A recent field event marked the first in a planned series of innovative showcases featuring a scalable, layered defense system, designed to detect, track, identify and defeat UAS.
The company successfully completed an Early Design Review (EDR), proving its satellite design's readiness for the U.S. Space Force's MUOS Service Life Extension program.
Deploying OSIRIS as a standalone network to support Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations, Lockheed Martin, Intel, & Radisys demonstrated 5G military capabilities during USMC’s Steel Knight 2024.
The declaration of Initial Operating Capability (IOC) status for a new infrared search-and-track (IRST) sensor system by Lockheed Martin for F/A-18 Super Hornet strike fighters will enhance long-range infrared threat detection, advancing toward full-rate production.
The contract will help develop the Trident II D5LE2 missile, ensuring the U.S. Navy's sea-based strategic deterrence aboard COLUMBIA-class submarines through 2084.
The Keen Sword exercise advanced CJADC2 capabilities, with VAWS enabling seamless digital fire coordination between land and maritime forces, improving joint long-range strike efficiency.
Lockheed Martin secured a U.S. Air Force contract to integrate next-gen infrared defensive sensors, enhancing F-22 Raptor survivability and expanding to other platforms.
The AN/SPY-7 (V)1 antenna will now proceed to final integration with the ASEV combat system at the Production Test Center (PTC-2) in Moorestown in support of full system delivery to Japan.
GPS III SV07 was launched on an accelerated timeline and joins the Space Force's ongoing modernization of the GPS constellation, following GPS III SV06 that launched in 2023.