Formation of Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta on March 15, 1995. This merger created one of the largest defense contractors in the world.
1995
1996
Acquisition of Loral Corporation's Defense Electronics and Systems Integration Businesses
Lockheed Martin acquired the defense electronics and systems integration businesses of Loral Corporation, significantly expanding its capabilities and market presence.
2000
Joint Strike Fighter Program
Lockheed Martin won the contract for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, leading to the development of the F-35 Lightning II, a family of stealth multirole fighters.
2001
Acquisition of Comsat Corporation
Lockheed Martin acquired Comsat Corporation, enhancing its satellite communications capabilities.
2006
Formation of United Launch Alliance
Lockheed Martin and Boeing formed the United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture to provide spacecraft launch services to the U.S. government.
2010
Development of the Orion Spacecraft
Lockheed Martin was awarded the contract to develop the Orion spacecraft, designed for deep space exploration missions.
2013
Acquisition of Amor Group
Lockheed Martin acquired Amor Group, a UK-based information technology company, to enhance its IT and cybersecurity capabilities.
2015
Acquisition of Sikorsky Aircraft
Lockheed Martin acquired Sikorsky Aircraft, a leading helicopter manufacturer, further expanding its aerospace portfolio.
2016
Formation of Lockheed Martin Energy
Lockheed Martin formed Lockheed Martin Energy, focusing on energy solutions including energy storage and renewable energy projects.
2018
Development of the Hypersonic Conventional Strike Weapon
Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract to develop the Hypersonic Conventional Strike Weapon, advancing its capabilities in hypersonic technology.
2019
Involvement in NASA's Artemis Program
Lockheed Martin played a significant role in NASA's Artemis program, contributing to the development of the Orion spacecraft for lunar missions.
2020
Acquisition of Integration Innovation Inc. (i3)'s Hypersonics Portfolio
Lockheed Martin acquired the hypersonics portfolio of Integration Innovation Inc. (i3), enhancing its technological capabilities in this critical area.
2021
Development of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW)
Lockheed Martin continued its development of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW), a hypersonic weapon system.
2022
Partnership with General Motors for Lunar Rover Development
Lockheed Martin partnered with General Motors to develop a next-generation lunar rover for NASA's Artemis missions.
2023
Expansion in Digital Transformation and AI Technologies
Lockheed Martin expanded its focus on digital transformation and artificial intelligence technologies, aiming to enhance its capabilities in defense and aerospace innovation.
2024
Advancements in Directed Energy Systems
Lockheed Martin made significant advancements in directed energy systems, including laser weapon technologies, positioning itself as a leader in this emerging field.
