Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Established in 1995 through the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta, it specializes in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. The company operates through four main segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space Systems. These segments provide a range of offerings, including combat aircraft, missile defense systems, military and commercial helicopters, and space transportation systems. Lockheed Martin also engages in cybersecurity and delivers command and control capabilities for defense applications. Additionally, the company has a venture capital arm, Lockheed Martin Ventures, which focuses on investing in early-stage companies across various high-tech industries, such as autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and space technologies, with the aim of fostering disruptive innovations that address complex challenges in its core markets.