LMT

Company Profile

Lockheed Martin Corporation is the world's largest defense contractor, specializing in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services for global security and aerospace needs. As the prime contractor on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program—the largest weapons program in history—it dominates the Western market for high-end fighter aircraft, with Aeronautics generating over two-thirds of its revenue from this initiative, ensuring long-term revenue stability through procurement and maintenance contracts. The company operates across four key segments: Missiles and Fire Control, producing missiles and defense systems; Rotary and Mission Systems, including the Sikorsky helicopter business; and Space, which develops satellites and holds equity in the United Launch Alliance joint venture. Employing 123,000 people and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland since its founding in 1912, Lockheed Martin Corporation plays a pivotal role in the aerospace and defense industry, primarily serving U.S. military and allied government clients amid sectors like industrials. Its market position underscores its significance in national security innovation and advanced weaponry.