About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a leading global security, defense, and aerospace contractor that ensures its clients stay ahead of emerging threats and technological challenges. The corporation was formed on March 15, 1995, through the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta Corporation, creating the world’s largest defense contractor at that time. Its operations span four main business segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space, collectively serving government and commercial customers worldwide. The company generates over $75 billion in annual revenue and maintains a backlog exceeding $176 billion, with 73% of contracts originating from U.S. Government sources. Lockheed Martin leads the defense industry with advanced military aircraft such as the F-35 and F-16, helicopters including the Black Hawk, missiles, space systems, satellites, and cutting-edge defense technologies for air, land, sea, and space operations. It is the largest defense contractor in the United States, pulling in over $40 billion domestically in recent years. The corporation employs over 122,000 people globally and operates from more than 400 locations across the United States and internationally. Its headquarters are located in Bethesda, Maryland, within the Washington Metropolitan Area. Historically, the company traces its roots to 1912, when Allan and Malcolm Lockheed founded the Loughead Aircraft Manufacturing Company in San Francisco, and Glenn L. Martin established the Glenn L. Martin Company in Los Angeles. The formal merger of equals in 1995 unified these shared experiences into today’s Lockheed Martin Corporation. Lockheed Martin continues to drive innovation in defense, space exploration, and security applications, delivering integrated systems for complex missions and maintaining a strategic advantage for its partners. The company remains committed to advancing technology to ensure national and global security in an evolving world. Under the leadership of James Taiclet, Chair, President, and CEO, Lockheed Martin sustains its position as a pivotal force in aerospace and defense, leveraging decades of expertise to meet current and future demands.
