Lockheed Martin, established in 1912, is a global security and aerospace company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. It operates through four segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space Systems. The company specializes in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services for defense, space, and commercial applications. These include combat and air mobility aircraft, missiles, helicopters, ship and submarine mission systems, satellites, and cybersecurity solutions. Lockheed Martin also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. Since 2007, Lockheed Martin Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, has invested over $100 million in startup companies developing disruptive technologies in core businesses and new markets, with a focus on autonomous systems, cybersecurity, space technologies, and advanced materials, among others.
Communications Director, Aircraft and Logistics Centers
Frank St John
COO
Allan Lockheed
Founder
John Moran
Vice President and General Manager
Gopal Rajaraman
Senior Investment Manager
John Sheehan
Vice President and General Manager Commercial Aviation Inspection Service
Xiaoming Yin Ph.D
Senior Investment Manager
Past deals in Surveillance
Amentum's Rapid Solutions
Acquisition in 2025
Amentum's Rapid Solutions manufactures communications and other systems for national security programs. The company is a business unit that specializes in the development and manufacturing of airborne and space intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, advanced communications systems, and tactical technologies. Its products are designed to support national security missions and address complex defense challenges.
Fortem Technologies
Venture Round in 2023
Fortem Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing AI-enabled solutions for airspace security and safety, focusing on intrusion detection and detect-and-avoid systems for drones and unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs). The company offers a range of products, including advanced radars designed for aircraft integration, the ThreatAware AI analysis engine for real-time data assessment, and the DroneHunter, which provides perimeter intrusion detection and protection. Fortem’s technologies support organizations in safely transitioning their unmanned operations beyond visual line of sight, enhancing situational awareness and enabling comprehensive airspace management. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Provo, Utah, Fortem Technologies is backed by various investors and aims to provide innovative solutions that meet industry and regulatory standards.
Hidden Level
Venture Round in 2021
Hidden Level specializes in advanced technologies for passive radar and drone detection, focusing on RF spectrum signal analysis. The company offers a comprehensive Airspace Monitoring Service (AMS) that employs networks of passive sensors to detect and track various aerial vehicles, including drones, across extensive geographical areas. This service is tailored for critical sectors such as infrastructure, defense, and public safety, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. In addition to drone detection, Hidden Level provides custom-built sensor technology, classical systems engineering, data modeling and analysis, field testing, printed circuit board design, and full product life cycle management. Their solutions aim to enhance safety and productivity in low-altitude air traffic monitoring for aerospace component manufacturers.
PV Labs
Venture Round in 2020
PV Labs Inc. is an image acquisition and analytics company based in Hamilton, Canada, with an additional office in Van Nuys, California. Founded in 2004, the company designs and develops advanced vision-based technology solutions primarily for the security, surveillance, industrial, and entertainment sectors. PV Labs specializes in aerial imaging systems for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) applications, catering to government and military needs. Its product offerings include the Look Down Gimbal, which stabilizes sensor payloads, and the Tactical Content Management System, designed to manage and deliver real-time data from multiple data streams. The company also provides a range of sensor solutions, including extended-range telescopes, hyperspectral imaging systems, and turnkey ISR systems that integrate multiple sensors and support data processing and storage. Additionally, PV Labs develops camera systems for monitoring manufacturing processes and specialized aerial camera systems for diverse applications, including infrastructure management and high-speed production control.
CarteNav Solutions
Funding Round in 2016
CarteNav Solutions Inc., based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a privately held and employee-owned company founded in 2002. Initially focused on research and development for defense laboratories in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, CarteNav gained recognition with the introduction of its flagship product, AIMS-ISR®, which integrates moving map technology with advanced EO/IR turret control and video processing. This software has become a leading solution for situational awareness in maritime, land, and air environments, utilized by both government and non-government agencies across more than 25 platforms in over 17 countries. Additionally, CarteNav offers AIMS-HD, a cost-effective solution that enhances the functionality of EO/IR cameras. The company is ISO-9001:2008 certified and is distinguished by its expertise in sensor management, user interfaces, and systems integration, alongside a strong commitment to customer service and quality.
Sikorsky Aircraft
Acquisition in 2015
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a prominent manufacturer of military and commercial helicopters, as well as fixed-wing reconnaissance aircraft. Established in 1923 and headquartered in Stratford, Connecticut, the company specializes in designing, producing, and servicing a diverse range of helicopters, including civil and heavy lift models, while also offering related spare parts. Sikorsky provides comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, along with integrated helicopter services such as management, maintenance, and charter flights. Its helicopters are utilized by various governments across multiple countries, including the United States, Australia, and many others in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The company operates manufacturing and assembly facilities in Stratford, Troy, and West Palm Beach, and has additional centers for military and commercial aircraft completion, prototyping, and engineering across several states. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.
Gyrocam Systems
Acquisition in 2009
Gyrocam Systems, LLC specializes in the manufacturing of gyrostabilized camera systems aimed at law enforcement and security applications. The company offers a range of products including triple sensor systems, day/night vision capabilities, dual sensor options, and high-definition color cameras, as well as solutions for marine patrol and mobile land-based site protection. Established in 1987 as Aerial Films, Inc., it rebranded to Gyrocam Systems, LLC in 2003 and is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. The company's optical surveillance systems encompass vehicle-mounted and infrared sensor systems, airborne surveillance applications, transportable surveillance centers, and perimeter security solutions. These products serve various markets, enabling enhanced safety measures and situational awareness in expeditionary, maritime, and airborne environments. As of August 31, 2009, Gyrocam operates as a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation.
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