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Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a US global aerospace, defence, security, and advanced technology company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the 1995 merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta, and employs 123,000 people worldwide.

Chairman / President

Jim Taiclet

CEO / Managing Director

Jim Taiclet

CFO / Finance Director

Jay Malave

Industry

Aerospace, Defense, Security

Website

lockheedmartin.com

Headquarters address

6801 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817, United States

Stock Code

NYSE:LMT

Year founded

1995

Taiwan

Can Taiwan’s new F-16 fighters level the playing field against the PLA’s J-20s?

The island’s first pair of US-made Block 70 fighter jets is expected to arrive within days – part of a long-delayed deal for 66 aircraft.

25 Aug 2026 - 9:01PMvideocam

Ukraine war

Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are breaking through in Ukraine

6 Aug 2026 - 1:53PM

United States

US has used ‘virtually all’ of its long-range precision missiles in Iran war, sources say

4 Aug 2026 - 7:17PM

United States

Pentagon signs US$3 billion deal to ramp up Patriot, THAAD missile parts production

Agreements with Lockheed and Northrop seek to address supply shortages driven by conflicts.

4 Aug 2026 - 12:17PM

A Patriot missile battery at the Prince Sultan air base in al-Kharj, central Saudi Arabia in 2020. Photo: AP

Ukraine war

Trump says US hasn’t agreed to Ukraine building Patriot missiles

The president, who earlier said he’d give Kyiv a licence, now says the US must be ‘very careful’ about letting someone make the interceptors.

1 Aug 2026 - 5:31AM

Ukraine war

Lockheed Martin launches cheaper Patriot missile as air defence demand surges

The new missiles will cost less than half that of the current ones, which are about US$4 million each, the US defence contractor says.

20 Jul 2026 - 2:35PM

United States

Pentagon blocks review of F-35 project for first time in over 20 years

The Controlled Unclassified Information label has been criticised for allowing the Defence Department to block data from going public.

15 Jul 2026 - 7:01PM

A US military F-35B Lightning II flies over the National Mall during Independence Day celebrations on July 4. Photo: AFP

United States

Trump surprises Nato allies with arms deals and praise as summit ends positively

After promises of advanced air defence systems to Europe and Ukraine, US president says ‘unification’ was dominant theme of key meeting.

9 Jul 2026 - 5:27AMvideocam

Donald Trump

Trump White House getting new helipad for more powerful Marine One helicopter

The granite helipad project marks Donald Trump’s latest move to reshape the executive mansion.

7 Jul 2026 - 11:57AM

Singapore

US touts regional ‘balance’ in missile sale to Singapore. What does it mean?

The latest deal sheds light on distinct strategies in a broader American policy of ‘distributed deterrence’, analysts say.

3 Jul 2026 - 7:52PMvideocam

A model of a Hellfire missile attached under the wing of an MQ-9 Reaper military drone during a demonstration in Chateaubernard, France. Photo: AFP

Singapore

Singapore to buy more Hellfire missiles after US backs US$22.3 million package

The US State Department said that the proposed sale ‘will not alter the basic military balance in the region’.

2 Jul 2026 - 2:46PM

A model of a Hellfire missile is seen attached under the wing of an MQ-9 Reaper military drone during a demonstration on June 12. Photo: AFP

United States

US State Department approves possible sale of Hellfire missiles to Singapore

The US$22.3 million deal aims to strengthen the defences of the city state, which is a key US strategic partner in Asia.

1 Jul 2026 - 9:06AMvideocam

China's military weapons

How is China shaping up in the global competition to sell air defence weapons?

After Paris arms fair, analysts expect Chinese systems to do well in the Global South but question their entry into Europe.

28 Jun 2026 - 10:00PMvideocam

US-China relations

Pentagon sued by Alibaba over ‘arbitrary’ military blacklist targeting Chinese firms

Technology giant says US defence department wrongly labelled it a Chinese military company without evidence.

24 Jun 2026 - 8:14PMvideocam

Alibaba has argued that its business operations are commercial in nature and unconnected to China’s military. Photo: Kyodo

US-China trade war

China targets US rare earth miners as Pentagon faces restocking rush

Two rare earth miners were among 10 US companies added to an export control list as China imposed tit-for-tat retaliatory measures.

23 Jun 2026 - 5:04PM

Rare earths are vital in US Patriot missiles. Photo: AFP/US Army

US-China trade war

China adds 10 US firms to export control list, restricts 46 others

Export operators are prohibited from shipping dual-use items to the 10 firms, with China citing the need to safeguard its national security.

22 Jun 2026 - 1:38PM

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | No call with Taiwan, no new arms sales: how Trump is preparing to welcome Xi

There are no signs that the US president is about to phone Lai Ching-te and upset the fragile stability with Beijing, sources say.

19 Jun 2026 - 12:22AMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump taps Defence Production Act as Iran war strains weapons stockpiles

Iran conflict has led to concern in Congress, White House that US may struggle to respond to another crisis in the near future.

17 Jun 2026 - 4:04PMvideocam

A Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) interceptor test launch. Congress and the Trump administration are seeking ways to replenish missile and munitions stockpiles. Photo: Missile Defence Agency

Japan

Why a 2-year US missile delay could expose a ‘serious contradiction’ with Japan

Analysts said any delay could hinder Tokyo’s defence build-up but also open the door for Japanese firms to produce more US-designed weapons.

26 May 2026 - 12:13PMvideocam

US-China trade war

House foreign affairs chair warns AI sales to China could make America a ‘loser’

Brian Mast stressed that American firms must not let the best US technology reach the ‘wrong places’ when it comes to AI industry.

20 May 2026 - 6:26AMvideocam

US-China relations

Typhon launch of Tomahawk missile is ‘worst provocation’ by the US against China

Observers suggest strong countermeasures after the first live-firing of the system since its deployment to the Philippines.

14 May 2026 - 5:58PMvideocam

A Tomahawk is test-fired from a Typhon missile launch system in California in 2023. Photo: US Army

US-China relations

Trump’s Golden Dome targets China’s ‘hypersonic weapons, cruise missiles’

US president’s US$185 billion missile defence shield to counter Chinese, Russian missile arsenals, a senior Pentagon official told Congress.

28 Apr 2026 - 7:54AMvideocam

The Trump administration’s Golden Dome concept is expected to identify incoming projectiles, calculate their trajectories, and deploy interceptor missiles to destroy them mid-flight. Photo: Lockheed Martin

US-China relations

What is US telling Pacific allies by moving missiles to use in the Iran war?

Deploying US missiles to the Middle East ‘reinforces Beijing’s assessment that time and industrial scale favour China’, analyst says.

7 Apr 2026 - 7:04PMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran says shot down F-35 fighter jet with new defence system

IRGC claims ‘complete destruction’ of the advanced jet occurred over central Iran, and it is unlikely the pilot survived.

3 Apr 2026 - 3:59PM

Science

From Mach 0 to 6: this engine may power China’s future fighter jets and missiles

Revolutionary engine prototype three decades in the making could replace combined turbine-ramjet systems in high-speed flight.

30 Mar 2026 - 10:00PMvideocam

A graphic outlines the principle of the ramjet. Photo: CCTV

Aviation accidents

At least 66 dead as Colombia military plane crashes after take-off

Death toll rises from a Hercules C-130 transport plane crash deep in Colombia’s southern Amazon region.

24 Mar 2026 - 1:46PM

Members of the military at the crash site. Photo: La Voz de Amazonia via Reuters

US, Israel war on Iran

How did Iran manage to detect and damage a US F-35? Chinese experts map out ways

US Central Command says stealth fighter was forced to make an emergency landing during a combat mission over Iran.

20 Mar 2026 - 10:28PMvideocam

Defence

How are military helicopters evolving to adapt to the age of drone warfare?

Armed forces such as the US and China are increasingly arming themselves with UAVs, but analysts believe crewed aircraft still have a role.

15 Mar 2026 - 6:17AMvideocam

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Lockheed Martin

Can Taiwan’s new F-16 fighters level the playing field against the PLA’s J-20s?

The island’s first pair of US-made Block 70 fighter jets is expected to arrive within days – part of a long-delayed deal for 66 aircraft.

Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are breaking through in Ukraine

US has used ‘virtually all’ of its long-range precision missiles in Iran war, sources say

Pentagon signs US$3 billion deal to ramp up Patriot, THAAD missile parts production

Agreements with Lockheed and Northrop seek to address supply shortages driven by conflicts.

Trump says US hasn’t agreed to Ukraine building Patriot missiles

The president, who earlier said he’d give Kyiv a licence, now says the US must be ‘very careful’ about letting someone make the interceptors.

Lockheed Martin launches cheaper Patriot missile as air defence demand surges

The new missiles will cost less than half that of the current ones, which are about US$4 million each, the US defence contractor says.

Pentagon blocks review of F-35 project for first time in over 20 years

The Controlled Unclassified Information label has been criticised for allowing the Defence Department to block data from going public.

Trump surprises Nato allies with arms deals and praise as summit ends positively

After promises of advanced air defence systems to Europe and Ukraine, US president says ‘unification’ was dominant theme of key meeting.

Trump White House getting new helipad for more powerful Marine One helicopter

The granite helipad project marks Donald Trump’s latest move to reshape the executive mansion.

US touts regional ‘balance’ in missile sale to Singapore. What does it mean?

The latest deal sheds light on distinct strategies in a broader American policy of ‘distributed deterrence’, analysts say.

Singapore to buy more Hellfire missiles after US backs US$22.3 million package

The US State Department said that the proposed sale ‘will not alter the basic military balance in the region’.

US State Department approves possible sale of Hellfire missiles to Singapore

The US$22.3 million deal aims to strengthen the defences of the city state, which is a key US strategic partner in Asia.

How is China shaping up in the global competition to sell air defence weapons?

After Paris arms fair, analysts expect Chinese systems to do well in the Global South but question their entry into Europe.

Pentagon sued by Alibaba over ‘arbitrary’ military blacklist targeting Chinese firms

Technology giant says US defence department wrongly labelled it a Chinese military company without evidence.

China targets US rare earth miners as Pentagon faces restocking rush

Two rare earth miners were among 10 US companies added to an export control list as China imposed tit-for-tat retaliatory measures.

China adds 10 US firms to export control list, restricts 46 others

Export operators are prohibited from shipping dual-use items to the 10 firms, with China citing the need to safeguard its national security.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | No call with Taiwan, no new arms sales: how Trump is preparing to welcome Xi

There are no signs that the US president is about to phone Lai Ching-te and upset the fragile stability with Beijing, sources say.

Trump taps Defence Production Act as Iran war strains weapons stockpiles

Iran conflict has led to concern in Congress, White House that US may struggle to respond to another crisis in the near future.

Why a 2-year US missile delay could expose a ‘serious contradiction’ with Japan

Analysts said any delay could hinder Tokyo’s defence build-up but also open the door for Japanese firms to produce more US-designed weapons.

House foreign affairs chair warns AI sales to China could make America a ‘loser’

Brian Mast stressed that American firms must not let the best US technology reach the ‘wrong places’ when it comes to AI industry.

Typhon launch of Tomahawk missile is ‘worst provocation’ by the US against China

Observers suggest strong countermeasures after the first live-firing of the system since its deployment to the Philippines.

Trump’s Golden Dome targets China’s ‘hypersonic weapons, cruise missiles’

US president’s US$185 billion missile defence shield to counter Chinese, Russian missile arsenals, a senior Pentagon official told Congress.

What is US telling Pacific allies by moving missiles to use in the Iran war?

Deploying US missiles to the Middle East ‘reinforces Beijing’s assessment that time and industrial scale favour China’, analyst says.

Iran says shot down F-35 fighter jet with new defence system

IRGC claims ‘complete destruction’ of the advanced jet occurred over central Iran, and it is unlikely the pilot survived.

From Mach 0 to 6: this engine may power China’s future fighter jets and missiles

Revolutionary engine prototype three decades in the making could replace combined turbine-ramjet systems in high-speed flight.

At least 66 dead as Colombia military plane crashes after take-off

Death toll rises from a Hercules C-130 transport plane crash deep in Colombia’s southern Amazon region.

How did Iran manage to detect and damage a US F-35? Chinese experts map out ways

US Central Command says stealth fighter was forced to make an emergency landing during a combat mission over Iran.

How are military helicopters evolving to adapt to the age of drone warfare?

Armed forces such as the US and China are increasingly arming themselves with UAVs, but analysts believe crewed aircraft still have a role.

Exclusive | No call with Taiwan, no new arms sales: how Trump is preparing to welcome Xi