Lockheed Martin

• Lamprey MMAUV

  Lamprey

• Marlin AUV
• Nomad 100

Output & shipments

• Reported output

  2026-06-11 - Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and Divergent produced a nine-foot Replicator unmanned aircraft prototype, moving from concept to first article in less than 12 months. - Replicator UAS prototype

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• Lockheed Martin passive electronic-warfare capability with Saildrone Surveyor

  2026-08-20 - Physical Demo - Mounted - Saildrone and Lockheed Martin demonstrated passive electronic-warfare sensing from a Surveyor USV with an MH-60S helicopter.

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• Lockheed Martin JAGM launcher and ARES fire-control integration with Saildrone Surveyor

  2026-08-20 - Physical Demo - Mounted - Saildrone and Lockheed Martin demonstrated JAGM launches from an integrated Surveyor USV.

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Supply chain relationships

• Divergent Technologies

  Inbound - Manufacturing Services - Divergent manufactured Lockheed Martin's Replicator UAS prototype using its digital additive production system

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• Fortem Technologies

  Inbound - Subsystems - Fortem Technologies supplies TrueView radar sensors and DroneHunter autonomous interceptors for Lockheed Martin Sanctum counter-UAS solution

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• Sixdof Space

  Inbound - Perception - Sixdof Space was selected to provide 6DOF positioning for Lockheed Martin's autonomous aerial-refueling programme

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• Aurelia Aerospace

  Inbound - Aerial Platforms - Aurelia Aerospace supplied custom X6 MAX UAV platforms for Lockheed Martin field tests supporting autonomous docking work for NASA Orion

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• Ondas

  Inbound - Communications - Ondas supplies Sentrycs Cyber-over-RF counter-UAS capability for Lockheed Martin Sanctum architecture

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• Elsight Ltd.

  Inbound - Communications - Elsight Halo communications were integrated into Lockheed Martin Indago 4 for its first BVLOS flight exercise

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• igus

  Inbound - Mechanical Components - Lockheed Martin SOSC test stands use igus roller energy chains, drylin linear systems and igubal bearings

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• Sentrycs

  Inbound - Manufacturing - Lockheed Martin Sanctum includes Sentrycs RF sensing and Cyber-over-RF detection and mitigation

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• Machina Labs

  Inbound - Manufacturing - Machina is contracted to qualify a RoboFormed assembly for Lockheed Martin's JASSM programme

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• BETA Technologies

  Outbound - Autonomy Software - Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, supplies MATRIX autonomy integrated and flown on BETA aircraft

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• LMT - NYSE - USD

• Jim Taiclet - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
• Stephanie C. Hill - President, Rotary and Mission Systems

Events

• 2026-09-30 - Contract Award - Lockheed Martin awarded up to $57.7 million for MQ-25 MDCX software

  The Navy obligated $14,124,363 at award, covering research and procurement funding. Work is scheduled through September 2027 in Marietta, Fort Worth and Patuxent River. The sole-source contract includes a qualification-tested software build and integrated testing.

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• 2026-09-24 - Market Signal - Elroy Air expands PIPE commitments to $175 million

  Lockheed Martin Ventures and Inflection Point participated in the expanded financing. The capital is intended to accelerate Chaparral production for commercial and defense customers. The proposed combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VII remained subject to shareholder and regulatory steps.

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• 2026-08-20 - Demonstration - Saildrone and Lockheed demonstrate missile launch from USV

  The Surveyor acted on target data for a surrogate high-speed surface craft during the live-fire exercise near Hawaii. The team moved from concept to demonstration in six months in partnership with the U.S. Navy. A separate passive electronic-warfare test used the Surveyor with an MH-60S helicopter to detect, classify and identify a surrogate threat radar.

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• 2026-08-05 - Demonstration - Lockheed Martin demonstrates SensorMAX across eight simultaneous sonar feeds

  SensorMAX used acoustic data from sonobuoys to support anti-submarine warfare operations during RIMPAC 2026. Operators retrained the AI model in under five minutes per iteration and pushed encrypted over-the-air updates back to the participating MH-60R helicopters. Aircrew managed eight simultaneous sonobuoy surveillance feeds, twice the capacity of the legacy system, across two MH-60R helicopters.

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• 2026-08-04 - Demonstration - Skunk Works completes 27 AI-controlled intercepts using live sensor data

  The tests replaced simulated target inputs with live operational-sensor data from the Legion Pod. AI agents processed the sensor feed and commanded X-62 VISTA positioning during intercept scenarios. The campaign was conducted with the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and used a crewed T-38 as the target aircraft.

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• 2026-07-22 - Demonstration - Sikorsky Nomad 100 completes initial DARPA EVADE flight-test phase

  Nomad 100 uses a rotor-blown-wing architecture combining VTOL and hover with fixed-wing cruise. The aircraft integrates Sikorsky MATRIX autonomous technology. The next campaign will test multirole missions at a government facility.

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• 2026-07-20 - Product Launch - BETA unveils MV250 autonomous hybrid military logistics VTOL

  MV250 carries a 2,000 lb payload within a 250-nautical-mile tactical radius and has a 1,300-nautical-mile reposition range. The platform uses BETA's ALIA architecture and a GE Aerospace-BETA turbogenerator with a CT7/T700-based turbine. Build-up flight tests have demonstrated both Sikorsky MATRIX and BETA autonomy systems on the aircraft architecture.

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• 2026-07-20 - Product Launch - Lockheed Martin unveils recoverable MORFIUS X-Rotor counter-UAS system

  MORFIUS X-Rotor is an airborne, high-power-microwave counter-UAS system designed for field recovery and repeated use. Lockheed Martin says a single flight can defeat more than 50 drones while remaining sensor- and command-system agnostic. The company is accelerating production of prototypes and high-power-microwave payloads and planning additional testing.

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• 2026-07-15 - Contract Award - Machina wins Lockheed Martin qualification contract for JASSM assembly

  The assembly is the first product from a Machina Factory to enter qualification for a defence missile system. Machina produced it in Los Angeles using RoboForming and precision laser welding. Factory 3 is under development as a 200,000-square-foot site designed for up to 50 RoboCraftsman cells and high-rate defence production.

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• 2026-07-09 - Contract Award - Lockheed Martin Aculight and nLIGHT win $86M JLWS laser-weapon awards

  The initial Joint Laser Weapon System awards are valued at $86 million, with a total programme ceiling of $847 million. The work covers containerised high-energy laser systems for defence against UAS swarms and cruise-missile threats. The awards sit under the SCADE consortium transaction authority and support a next-generation directed-energy architecture for layered air and drone defence.

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• 2026-07-06 - Acquisition - Lockheed Martin signs $3.45B agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime

  Ultra Maritime specializes in advanced undersea warfare and ASW systems for allied naval forces. Lockheed said the deal will strengthen its Rotary and Mission Systems business. The acquisition is expected to close after customary regulatory approvals.

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• 2026-07-06 - Acquisition - Ultra Maritime enters $3.45B Lockheed Martin acquisition agreement

  Ultra Maritime supplies sonar, sonobuoys, torpedo defense and maritime sensing systems. The buyer is Lockheed Martin and the seller is Advent International. The company is expected to become part of Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems after closing.

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• 2026-06-23 - Partnership - Sentrycs Cyber-over-RF layer integrates into Lockheed Martin Sanctum C-UAS

  The Sanctum fact sheet lists Sentrycs RF Sensor and Cyber Over RF Effector as part of the layered C-UAS stack. Sentrycs contributes passive RF detection, tracking, identification and protocol-level mitigation for unauthorized drones.

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• 2026-06-11 - Production Milestone - Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and Divergent build Replicator UAS prototype in under 12 months

  Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and Divergent moved from initial concept to a nine-foot Replicator UAS first article in under 12 months. The effort used Divergent's integrated design, analysis, additive manufacturing and automated assembly environment. The prototype demonstrated rapid iteration of defense-aircraft hardware through the DAPS production stack.

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• 2026-06-04 - Demonstration - Lockheed Martin demonstrates Sanctum launch from containerized system

  By integrating advanced sensor, battle management and missile technologies, Lockheed Martin delivers a decisive C-UAS capability that aligns with our customers’ needs for agile and distributed lethality. THE BIG PICTURE Sanctum’s sensors detected and tracked a hostile Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), the Sanctum mission management software processed the engagement, and the GRIZZLY launcher fired a JAGM missile neutralizing the target.

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• 2026-04-22 - Funding - Lockheed Martin invests in Fortem Technologies

  Lockheed Martin was the sole disclosed investor in the completed $25 million transaction. The transaction was the initial tranche of a Series B, not the entire round. Three same-date certificate share classes are consolidated into one public investment.

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• 2026-04-20 - Product Launch - Saildrone unveils 52-metre Spectre naval USV design

  Silent Endurance and Stealth variants address long-endurance acoustic and higher-speed kinetic missions. The design supports a payload above 70 tonnes and containerized mission systems. Construction was due to begin ahead of first-vessel sea trials planned for early 2027.

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• 2026-03-10 - Partnership - Sikorsky integrates MATRIX autonomy into Robinson R66 TURBINETRUCK

  Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter unveiled the R66 TURBINETRUCK autonomous cargo helicopter. Sikorsky will integrate its MATRIX autonomy suite with Robinson Unmanned's cargo UAS helicopter. The collaboration extends Lockheed Martin's aircraft autonomy stack into another uncrewed cargo platform.

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• 2026-02-09 - Product Launch - Lockheed Martin unveils Lamprey multi-mission AUV

  Lamprey uses a plug-and-play submersible architecture with an open payload bay for mission-specific systems. The vehicle is designed to attach to a host surface ship or submarine without modifying the host platform. Built-in hydrogenators are intended to recharge the AUV and support persistent undersea operations.

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• 2025-10-29 - Funding - Saildrone receives $50M strategic investment from Lockheed Martin

  Lockheed Martin invested $50 million in Saildrone alongside a collaboration on defense-ready unmanned surface vessels. The companies planned to integrate Lockheed Martin defense payloads with Saildrone unmanned surface vessels. The investment was intended to accelerate larger-platform manufacturing and systems integration.

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• 2024-11-25 - Contract Award - U.S. Navy awards HyperKelp USD 1.3 million sensing contract

  The Phase II effort covered a Kelp Smart Buoy sensor suite for detecting hypersonic aircraft from the ocean surface. The system was designed to integrate with Navy command-and-control systems for real-time intelligence sharing. KSB units had already undergone testing at government-sponsored Trident Spectre 2024 and Silent Swarm events.

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• 2024-05-07 - Capability - Elsight integrates Halo with Lockheed Martin Indago 4 for BVLOS flights

  The integration aggregated cellular, satellite, and radio links for command, control, video, and telemetry. The flight work targeted defense and public-safety use cases where resilient communications are required. Elsight positioned the integration for defense and public-safety missions requiring resilient BVLOS communications.

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• 2021-09-07 - Funding - Orbit Fab closes financing above $10 million

  Asymmetry Ventures led the financing, which closed above $10 million. Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin Ventures, SpaceFund and other investors participated. The capital supports adoption and commercialization of on-orbit refueling services.

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• 2019-06-13 - Award - Gurley receives Lockheed Martin small-business supplier recognition

  The recognition covered work for Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control business. The awards acknowledged quality goods and services and outstanding customer support.

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Relationships

• U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School

  Flight Test Partner - Lockheed Martin Skunk Works conducted X-62 VISTA AI intercept testing with the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School.

• Ondas

  Sentrycs Sanctum C UAS Integration - Ondas subsidiary Sentrycs provides Cyber-over-RF counter-UAS capability integrated into Lockheed Martin’s Sanctum architecture.

• X-Bow Systems

  Secure AI For Rocket Production - X-Bow adopted Astris AI Factory, from a Lockheed Martin company, for its factory AI workflows.

• Alva Industries

  UAV Propulsion Development Contractor - Lockheed Martin awarded Alva a $1.85M, 24-month contract to develop electric propulsion technologies for small UAVs.

• U.S. Navy / Naval Air Systems Command

  Research Contract - The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin an undefinitized MDCX development and support contract capped at $57.7 million.

• DARPA

  Evade Programme Sponsor - Sikorsky is flight-testing Nomad 100 with DARPA under the EVADE programme.

• U.S. Department of War / SCADE CTA

  The U.s. Department Of War Awarded Lockheed Martin A Contract To Develop A Containerised Joint Laser Weapon System. - The U.S. Department of War awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to develop a containerised Joint Laser Weapon System.

• Fortem Technologies

  Partnership - Fortem Technologies supplies TrueView radar sensors and DroneHunter autonomous interceptors for Lockheed Martin Sanctum counter-UAS solution.

• Hadrian

  Advanced Manufacturing Partner - Hadrian has a public partnership relationship with Lockheed Martin.

• HyperKelp

  Defense Partner - Lockheed Martin supported HyperKelp through a defense-industry partnership.

Shared workflows

• Saab

  workflow adjacency - Defence Sensor Platform Integration

• Dropla

  workflow adjacency - Defence Sensor Platform Integration

• Aselsan

  workflow adjacency - Defence Sensor Platform Integration

• Apollo Micro Systems

  workflow adjacency - Defence Sensor Platform Integration

• Protora

  workflow adjacency - Defence Sensor Platform Integration

• Rocket Lab

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Hop Aero

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Spaceium

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Cascade Space

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Navier AI

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Basalt

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Inversion Space

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Reditus Space

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Wardstone

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• HEO

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Quindar

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Velontra

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Albedo

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Airhart Aeronautics

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Seaflight Technologies

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• REGENT

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Hubble Network

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Kitekraft

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Daedalean

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Embraer

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Axon

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems

• Rheinmetall

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems

• Airbus UpNext

  workflow adjacency - Aerospace Autonomy Innovation

• Roketsan

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems

• Raytheon

  workflow adjacency - Counter UAS Systems

Context tags

• Defence sensor platform integration - Workflow - Lockheed Martin integrates platforms, sensors and mission systems for defense autonomy.
• Aerospace autonomy innovation - Workflow - Sikorsky MATRIX and related programs place Lockheed in aerospace autonomy.
• Counter-UAS mission systems - Workflow - Lockheed participates in integrated defense and counter-unmanned systems markets.

• Lockheed Martin awarded up to $57.7 million for MQ-25 MDCX software

  2026-09-30 · Order / contract · The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin an undefinitized contract capped at $57,710,427 for MDCX software development, qualification, integration and field support for the MQ-25 test programme.

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• Machina wins Lockheed Martin qualification contract for JASSM assembly

  2026-07-15 · Order / contract · Lockheed Martin awarded Machina a qualification contract for a RoboFormed assembly supporting the JASSM programme, with production targeted through Machina Factory 3.

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• Lockheed Martin Aculight and nLIGHT win $86M JLWS laser-weapon awards

  2026-07-09 · Order / contract · The U.S. Department of War awarded initial Joint Laser Weapon System OTA agreements to Lockheed Martin Aculight and nLIGHT Defense for containerised high-energy laser systems.

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• U.S. Navy awards HyperKelp USD 1.3 million sensing contract

  2024-11-25 · Order / contract · HyperKelp received a USD 1.3 million U.S. Navy contract to advance buoy-based counter-hypersonic detection technology.

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