Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a public company founded in 1912, specializing in defense technology and integrated solutions in the Defense and Space Manufacturing industry. With a workforce of over 109,000, the company operates globally, focusing on aeronautics, global security, space systems, and advanced technology.
Company Overview
Lockheed Martin is a public company founded in 1912, specializing in defense technology and integrated solutions. With a team size of 109,514, it operates as a very large enterprise in the Defense and Space Manufacturing industry. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and has multiple locations across the United States and Canada, including Orlando, Grand Prairie, Archbald, and Halifax.
Specialties
Lockheed Martin has a diverse range of specialties, including Aeronautics, Global Security, Space Systems, Defense, Advanced Technology, Cyber Security, and Innovation. The company also focuses on Rotary Wing, Aerospace, Energy, Space Exploration, Military Research, Maritime Systems, Aviation, Commercial Aircraft, Autonomous Systems, C4ISR, STEM, Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence.
Major Products and Projects
Lockheed Martin is known for developing the F-35 Lightning II, a family of stealth multirole fighters used globally. The company is also engaged in the development of the Orion spacecraft, designed for deep space exploration missions, including potential missions to Mars. Additionally, it plays a critical role in the global Black Hawk supply chain through its facility, PZL Mielec, in Poland.
Global Presence
Lockheed Martin operates in multiple countries, including Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Japan, and the United Kingdom, among others. The company employs over 1,600 people in Australia and supports nearly 7,000 jobs in Poland. It has been a trusted partner to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since 1965 and has collaborated with various nations on defense and security programs.
Research and Development
The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Palo Alto, California, is a key facility for Lockheed Martin, focusing on cutting-edge research and development in space and defense technologies. The company is committed to integrating and sustaining advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains, contributing to national and global security.