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2026
Lockheed Martin completes acquisition of Ultra Maritime
Lockheed Martin completed its acquisition of Ultra Maritime. The article says the acquisition had previously been announced at a price of $3.45 billion.
2026
Pentagon and Lockheed Martin announce F-35 framework agreement
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin announced a framework agreement covering 850 F-35 aircraft for the US military over 10 years, with additional aircraft for international customers and spare parts and other equipment. The agreement is a step toward a final contract.
2026
Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor designed to counter hypersonic threats
Lockheed Martin unveiled the PAC-3 Edge interceptor, a new missile designed to counter hypersonic threats.
2026
Lockheed Martin debuts PAC-3 Edge interceptor for U.S. Army Future Interceptor program
On Oct 9, 2026, Lockheed Martin debuted its new PAC-3 Edge interceptor for the U.S. Army's Future Interceptor program, which is currently in competition, with the Army having decided to progress Lockheed Martin into the next stage of development. The interceptor leverages combat-proven PAC-3 MSE technology, features a Lockheed Martin-built seeker from the company's Strigo Product Center and a multi-pulse solid rocket motor designed by Northrop Grumman. Lockheed Martin plans to advance development and begin testing PAC-3 Edge in 2027 to prepare for rapid deployment by 2031.
2026
IAI receives two Lockheed Martin supplier awards
Israel Aerospace Industries received Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' Mission Focused Award for its F-16 programs and Ahead of Ready Award for its F-35 Wings program, recognizing its supplier performance in 2025.
2026
Lockheed Martin reveals new secret missile
Lockheed Martin has revealed a new secret missile, according to a Reuters report.
2026
Lockheed Martin fast tracks missile production
Lockheed Martin is fast-tracking production of its newly revealed missile, according to a Reuters report.
2026
Lockheed Martin fast-tracks PAC-3 MSE components in partnership with GM Defense
Lockheed Martin fast-tracked production of PAC-3 MSE components in less than one month, working in partnership with GM Defense.
2026
Arab American group sues Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Caterpillar over Israel aid
The Dearborn, Michigan-based Arab American Civil Rights League and 18 individual plaintiffs filed a proposed federal class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan against Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Caterpillar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, alleging the companies supplied weapons, aircraft, software, parts and heavy equipment to Israel despite knowing those products could be used in a manner involving unreasonable risk of harm to the plaintiffs' persons and property in Lebanon. The complaint seeks injunctive relief, including a temporary injunction halting the transfer of further instrumentalities to Israel.
2022
GAMI and Lockheed Martin partner on localization projects
Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Military Industries partnered with Lockheed Martin on two projects to localize manufacture of missile interceptor launchers and production of missile interceptor canisters.
2022
Lockheed Martin appoints Jay Malave as CFO
Lockheed Martin appointed Jesus 'Jay' Malave as its chief financial officer, effective immediately.
2022
FTC sues to block Lockheed Martin's Aerojet acquisition
US authorities announced they were suing to block Lockheed Martin's proposed $4.4 billion takeover of Aerojet Rocketdyne, asserting that the deal would lead to higher costs on defense systems.
2021
Lockheed Martin announces DEIMOS laser weapon development
Lockheed Martin announced that it is developing DEIMOS, a 50-kilowatt laser weapon system for Stryker combat vehicles, in anticipation of a future U.S. Army competition.
2021
Lockheed Martin opens Alabama hypersonic weapons factory
Lockheed Martin opened a new hypersonic weapons manufacturing site in Northern Alabama to build missiles for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army.
2021
Lockheed Martin completes Palmdale advanced manufacturing facility
Lockheed Martin completed construction of an advanced manufacturing facility at its Palmdale, California campus. The 215,000-square-foot facility is one of four transformational manufacturing facilities the company is opening in the United States this year.
2021
Lockheed Martin opens STAR Center manufacturing facility
Lockheed Martin opened its STAR Center in Florida, a facility intended to expand manufacturing, assembly and testing capacity for NASA's Orion spacecraft program.
2021
SpaceX launches GPS III SV05 satellite
SpaceX launched the U.S. Space Force GPS III SV05 satellite into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket and landed the rocket's first stage on a droneship.
2021
Lockheed Martin opens F-16 production line in South Carolina
Lockheed Martin opened a production line at its Greenville, South Carolina facility to build F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft for partner nations. The US Air Force said it had teamed with the company to open the line.
2021
Lockheed Martin introduces tactical ISR satellite series
Lockheed Martin introduced a new military tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance satellite series intended to provide battlefield forces with information for tracking moving targets in the enemy environment.
2021
FTC extends review of Lockheed Martin’s planned Aerojet Rocketdyne acquisition
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission extended its review of Lockheed Martin’s planned acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne by an additional 30 days, measured from the company’s response to the FTC. The article reports that the FTC had concerns about the transaction.