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.
IonQ, Inc. specializes in the development of general-purpose quantum information computers, utilizing a unique trapped ion approach. The company's technology combines high physical performance, perfect qubit replication, and optical networkability, enabling the creation of scalable quantum computers that surpass the limitations of classical computing. These advancements leverage phenomena such as superposition and entanglement, which are critical at the atomic scale. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ aims to support a wide range of applications across various industries with its powerful and versatile quantum computing solutions.
DeepSig is an early-stage startup that develops deep learning software to reinvent wireless communications. By replacing core wireless technology with deep learning, DeepSig makes communication systems faster, more cost-efficient, more secure, and able to excel in complex environments. It uses machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to learn optimized models directly from data rather than manually designing specialized algorithms, transforming wireless for 5G, IoT, and security.
RunSafe Security, Inc. develops cyber-hardening transformation process to disrupt attackers and protect vulnerable embedded systems and devices. Its cybersecurity tools harden files and programs against memory corruption errors and buffer overflow exploits. The company’s solutions include IT virtualization, connected devices, supply chain, and DevSecOps. It serves automotive, data centers, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, military systems, suppliers, and other industries. RunSafe Security, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in McLean, Virginia.
University of Maryland has enjoyed a remarkable rise in accomplishment and reputation over the past two decades. By any measure, Maryland is now one of the nation's preeminent public research universities and on a path to become one of the world's best. To fulfill this promise, we must capitalize on our momentum, fully exploit our competitive advantages, and pursue ambitious goals with great discipline and entrepreneurial spirit. This promise is within reach.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the grand challenges of the 21st century.
Zeta Associates specializes in technology that powers critical national security missions.
Management Systems Designers
Acquisition in 2007
Management Systems Designers Inc. (MSD), a provider of information technology (IT) and scientific solutions supporting government life science, national security, and other civil agency missions.
Pacific Architects and Engineers Incorporated (PAE) is a provider of services that support military readiness, peacekeeping missions, nation building activities, personnel recruitment and training, and disaster relief services.
Savi is the leader in applying big data analytics, data science, and machine learning to in-transit visibility. We develop innovative Internet of Things (IoT) and in-transit visibility solutions for the largest and most complex supply chains in the world. More than 1,000 companies and government organizations depend on Savi applications to reduce supply chain disruptions, improve delivery performance, and decrease logistics costs. For more information about Savi visit www.savi.com.
Aspen Systems Corp.
Acquisition in 2005
Aspen Systems provides a wide range of expertise in four key areas: program management, constituent relationship management, records management, and information technology support. Additionally, the company has a broad range of subject matter expertise in education, energy, environment, health, homeland security, housing and community services, justice and public safety, and legal services. The acquisition will strengthen Lockheed Martin's capabilities in information technology and technical services and expand its range of Federal information technology customers.
OAO Corporation
Acquisition in 2001
OAO Corporation is a provider of information technology solutions to the federal government. Employing over 2,000 professionals, the company delivers a full spectrum of information technology solutions in highly sophisticated security-sensitive environments. Revenues in 2000 were in excess of $200 million.
COMSAT focuses on two lines of business: international satellite communications services and digital networking services and technology. COMSAT is the U.S. signatory to the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (INTELSAT), a 143-member nation organization that serves more than 180 countries, and the International Mobile Satellite Organization (Inmarsat), which provides mobile satellite communications worldwide, and is the largest provider of space segment capacity in these organizations.