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Lockheed Martin

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Aerospace & Defense · Bethesda, Maryland · Est. 1995
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$108B
Valuation
$74.5B
Revenue
122k+
Employees
1995
Founded

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company that designs, manufactures, and integrates advanced technology systems for government and commercial customers worldwide. Its products span fighter aircraft, missile defense systems, satellites, and classified intelligence platforms serving the US military and allied nations.

Recent Press
5 items
Press Release·2026-01-01
Lockheed Martin Delivers Record 191 F-35 Jets in 2025
Lockheed Martin delivered 191 F-35 Lightning II aircraft in 2025, surpassing the previous record of 142 deliveries, supported by a $12.53 billion Navy contract modification for additional production lots.
Press Release·2025-10-20
Lockheed Martin Awarded $233 Million Contract to Deliver Full-Rate Production IRST21 Block II Systems
The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a $233 million firm-fixed-price contract to deliver 59 IRST21® Block II infrared search and track systems and initial spares to the Navy and Air National Guard, scheduled for completion by September 2029.
Press Release·2025-09-26
Lockheed Sikorsky Wins $10.85B Contract for 99 CH-53K Marine Helicopters
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, received a $10.855 billion five-year contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to build up to 99 CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters.
Press Release·2025-09-03
U.S. Army Awards Lockheed Martin $9.8B PAC-3 MSE Missile Contract
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.8 billion contract — the largest in Missiles and Fire Control history — for 1,970 PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, as deliveries hit 600+ units in 2025, a 20% increase.
Press Release·2025-08-21
Lockheed Martin Awarded $720M Contract for JAGM and HELLFIRE Missiles
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $720 million contract for production of Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and HELLFIRE missiles, reinforcing its guided munitions portfolio amid elevated global defense demand.
Company History
8 milestones
Glenn L. Martin founded his aviation company in Los Angeles, beginning the lineage that would eventually become Lockheed Martin through decades of mergers in the US aerospace industry.

Lockheed Martin Organization Structure & Team

Org Chart
122,000 employees · Click a leader to explore their team
93,530 across 12 departments
Chief Executive Officer
James Taiclet
Jay Malave — Departments
· 93530 people across 12 depts

Lockheed Martin Financials, Revenue & Market Share

Annual Revenue
$74.5B
+5.3% vs prior year
YoY Growth
+5.3%
From $67.0B to $74.5B
Revenue / Employee
$582K
Annual revenue per full-time employee
Revenue Growth
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
$67.0B
$65.9B
$67.6B
$71.0B
$74.5B
Market Share
Global Defense Aerospace
17%
share
Lockheed Martin
17%
RTX
11%
Northrop Grumman
9%
General Dynamics
8%
Boeing Defense
7%
$900B
TAM
$350B
SAM
$71.0B
SOM
Revenue Streams
Aeronautics39%
Missiles & Fire Control17%
Rotary & Mission Systems27%
Space17%
Business Units
Aeronautics39%
Designs and manufactures advanced combat and airlift aircraft including the F-35, F-16, C-130J, and classified platforms, with the F-35 accounting for approximately 27% of total company revenue.
Rotary & Mission Systems27%
Delivers Sikorsky military and commercial helicopters, Aegis naval weapon systems, and integrated mission systems including radar, C2, and electronic warfare capabilities.
Missiles & Fire Control17%
Produces the PAC-3 air defense missile, HIMARS precision rocket system, JASSM/LRASM cruise missiles, and developing hypersonic weapons for US and international customers.
Space17%
Builds GPS III navigation satellites, SBIRS missile warning satellites, Orion deep space crew vehicle, and classified national security space systems for the US Space Force and intelligence community.

Lockheed Martin Internal Tools & Processes

Internal Tools
12 departments
Aeronautics Engineering18000 people · 3 roles
Standards & Certifications
10 standards
Compliance frameworks, security audits, and quality certifications this company maintains.
Security
CMMC Level 3
Certified
Lockheed Martin is certified to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 3, required to maintain contracts for F-35, THAAD, and classified programs as a prime contractor handling Controlled Unclassified Information and Classified Defense Information.
Quality
AS9100 Rev D
Certified
All Lockheed Martin manufacturing sites including Marietta, Fort Worth, and Owego are certified to AS9100 Rev D, ensuring consistent aerospace quality management across the F-35, C-130J, and Sikorsky helicopter production lines.
Regulatory
ITAR
Compliant
Lockheed Martin maintains comprehensive ITAR compliance programs covering all defense articles including F-35 airframes, Aegis combat systems, and GPS III satellites, with dedicated export compliance teams managing technology transfer to 25 F-35 partner nations.
Quality
ISO 9001:2015
Certified
Lockheed Martin's commercial and government services operations maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification, providing a quality management baseline across business lines including Sikorsky commercial helicopter manufacturing and IT services programs.
Security
NIST SP 800-171
Compliant
Lockheed Martin's information systems protecting DoD Controlled Unclassified Information comply with NIST SP 800-171, a mandatory requirement for all F-35, THAAD, and GPS III program networks handling sensitive technical data.
Environmental
ISO 14001:2015
Certified
Lockheed Martin's major production facilities in Fort Worth, Marietta, and Sunnyvale hold ISO 14001:2015 environmental management certification, supporting the company's goal to reduce greenhouse gas intensity 50% by 2030 across manufacturing operations.
Regulatory
FAR/DFARS
Compliant
Lockheed Martin complies with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements across all government contracts, including mandatory cost accounting, subcontracting plans, and small business utilization goals.
Safety
DO-178C
Certified
Lockheed Martin develops F-35 mission computer and flight control software to DO-178C Level A, the highest airworthiness software assurance level, ensuring the Integrated Core Processor and other flight-critical systems meet FAA and military airworthiness standards.
Safety
MIL-STD-810
Certified
All Lockheed Martin defense hardware — including THAAD launchers, F-35 avionics, and Sikorsky rotorcraft components — is tested and certified to MIL-STD-810 environmental standards covering shock, vibration, temperature, and altitude extremes.
Regulatory
DCAA Approved
Compliant
Lockheed Martin maintains Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)-approved accounting systems across all business segments, required for cost-reimbursement contracts including F-35 development, GPS III, and LRSO weapon system programs.

Lockheed Martin Interview Preparation

Interview Prep
Role-specific interview questions and keywords. Select a department, then click any role to prepare.
Aeronautics Engineering· 3 roles

Lockheed Martin Products & Competitors

Product Suite
5 products · select one to explore
Aerospace & Defense
Defense
F-35 Lightning II
The most lethal, survivable and connected fighter jet in the world

The F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-engine stealth multirole combat aircraft built for air superiority, ground attack, electronic warfare, and intelligence gathering. With over 1,000 aircraft delivered to 18 nations, it is the largest defense program in history with a $1.7 trillion lifetime program cost.

Use Cases
Conducting suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) missions using onboard electronic warfare systems and AIM-120 AMRAAM missilesPerforming close air support for ground troops by delivering precision-guided GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs from internal weapons baysExecuting maritime strike operations against naval vessels using AGM-158 LRASM missiles from long-range stealth profiles
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Key Customers
USAF
US Air Force
USMC
US Marine Corps
RAF
Royal Air Force
Competitive Intelligence
VSBoeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
THEM

Boeing's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a twin-engine carrier-based multirole fighter used by the US Navy and allied air forces for air superiority, strike, and electronic warfare missions.

EDGE

Fifth-generation stealth and sensor fusion enabling first-look, first-shoot advantage in contested airspace

VSEurofighter Typhoon
THEM

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine multi-role combat aircraft developed by a European consortium, designed for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions and operated by eight nations.

EDGE

Superior low-observable design and integrated avionics deliver higher survivability in anti-access/area-denial environments

VSDassault Rafale
THEM

Dassault's Rafale is a twin-engine omnirole fighter operated by France and export customers, known for its flexibility across carrier-based, nuclear deterrence, and conventional strike missions.

EDGE

Multi-mission sensor fusion across DAS, AESA radar, and EW suite reduces pilot cognitive load in complex threat environments

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