Lockheed Martin
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Impact: Lockheed Martin is the defendant in a class action lawsuit alleging false and misleading statements regarding its contracts and financial prospects, which could lead to significant losses.
Jul 29, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Lockheed Martin is a key player in this collaboration, aiming to strengthen the defense industrial base and accelerate delivery of critical capabilities by leveraging General Motors' manufacturing expertise. This partnership is expected to enhance its production capacity and supply chain resilience.
Jun 16, 2026 · 14 articles
Business
Impact: Lockheed Martin inaugurated a new 88,000-square-foot facility in United States — Courtland, Alabama, to produce the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), enhancing its manufacturing capacity and commitment to national missile defense.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
Impact: Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated its new Sanctum C-UAS system, enhancing its defense technology offerings and potentially increasing its market share in counter-drone solutions.
Jun 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Acquiring Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion to enhance its undersea warfare capabilities; the deal is expected to close pending regulatory approvals.
Jul 06, 2026 · 22 articles
Business
Impact: Lockheed Martin is a key partner in the joint venture, contributing missile expertise and continuing its U.S. production line. The agreement expands its European footprint and secures long-term demand for ATACMS.
Jul 07, 2026 · 14 articles
Business
Impact: Lockheed Martin is the parent company executing the venture capital expansion, aiming to strengthen its presence in European defense markets and support allied customers.
Jul 16, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: Lockheed Martin announced the new ACE interceptor, aiming to capture demand for cost-effective air defense. The move strengthens its product line but faces competition from startups and European localization.
Jul 20, 2026 · 14 articles
Tech
Impact: Lockheed Martin is the developer and manufacturer of MORFIUS X-Rotor, directly benefiting from the product launch and potential sales.
Jul 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Lockheed Martin raised its 2026 revenue forecast and reported strong backlog growth, benefiting from increased demand for missiles and defense systems. Its shares rose 10.6%.
Jul 23, 2026 · 12 articles
Business
Impact: Primary contractor receiving the $58.6 billion contract and part of the $3 billion framework deal. This secures long-term revenue, supports production expansion, and enhances its position in missile defense.
Jul 29, 2026 · 30 articles
Domestic
Lockheed Martin, a loyal ally of President Donald Trump, is leaving his role as the Justice Department's pardon attorney to focus on election-related legal battles ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and the 2028 presidential…
Impact: Lockheed Martin is the central figure, leaving his post as pardon attorney to engage in election-related legal battles. His controversial tenure and departure highlight ongoing political tensions.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Lockheed Martin is collaborating with Sigma Advanced Systems to build the MRO facility, strengthening its presence in India and expanding its global network of service centers for the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.
Dec 08, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: Lockheed Martin>>> is a major defense contractor involved in multiyear deals to triple PAC-3 interceptor production and quadruple THAAD interceptor output, directly benefiting from the push for accelerated production.
Jun 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Lockheed Martin is expanding its Quantum Talent Pipeline with Xanadu's tools, aiming to build a quantum-ready workforce to address complex challenges in aerospace and national security.
Jul 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: As the prime contractor for Patriot interceptors, Lockheed Martin could see increased demand and production opportunities, though technology transfer concerns remain.
Apr 20, 2026 · 131 articles
International
The U.S. Patriot air defense system, built by RTX Corporation — Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, has seen a sharp spike in demand this year as supplies of interceptor missiles are depleted by Ukraine's war against…
Impact: Lockheed Martin builds the advanced PAC-3 MSE interceptors and recently introduced the lower-cost PAC-3 ACE. The U.S. Army awarded it a contract worth up to $58.6 billion to produce Patriot interceptors, significantly strengthening its defense portfolio.
Aug 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Lockheed Martin selected Viasat as a subcontractor to provide satellite communications technology for the C-130J aircraft program, demonstrating its role as the prime contractor for the United States — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Lockheed Martin is the manufacturer of the MH-60R Seahawk helicopters; the delivery and sustainment contract support its defense sales and partnership with India.
Jul 17, 2026 · 8 articles
Tech
A study published in Science Advances reports that the AstroRad radiation-shielding vest, tested on a manikin during United States — NASA's Artemis I mission, could reduce astronaut radiation exposure by about 60% during a severe…
Impact: Lockheed Martin co-developed the AstroRad vest with StemRad. The study's success may strengthen its position in space radiation shielding.
Aug 12, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: Lockheed Martin, director of the Justice Department's Weaponization Working Group, is leading the investigation into Letitia James and urged her to resign, which her lawyer criticized as unethical.
Aug 19, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: CEO James Taiclet attended; company is key producer of missiles and interceptors in high demand.
Jul 15, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Impact: Lockheed Martin produces MIM-104 Patriot interceptors and is ramping up production. The conflict increases demand for its products, positively impacting its business.
Aug 04, 2026 · 90 articles
Business
Northrop Grumman signed two multi-year framework agreements totaling over $3 billion with the U.S. Department of War to accelerate production of critical missile interceptor components. The $2 billion agreement covers accelerating production of the Patriot…
Impact: Lockheed Martin collaborates with Northrop Grumman on the PAC-3 MSE program, benefiting from increased production volumes and supply chain certainty. The agreements support its missile defense portfolio.
Aug 03, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
The Pentagon is pressing U.S. defense companies to accelerate weapons production to replenish munitions stockpiles depleted during the ongoing war with Iran. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg sent a memo to major contractors, including Lockheed…
Impact: Major contractor receiving production acceleration demands; potential for increased orders.
Jul 28, 2026 · 107 articles
Domestic
The Trump administration announced roughly $3 billion in new federal support for critical minerals and battery projects at a State Department roundtable on August 8, 2026. The package includes a $1.4 billion conditional loan from…
Impact: Negotiating to buy scandium and germanium from U.S. suppliers to reduce reliance on China.
Mar 08, 2026 · 112 articles
International
The United States has depleted virtually all of its global stockpile of high-precision offensive missiles, including ATACMS, Precision Strike Missiles, and Tomahawks, during the war against Iran that President Donald Trump launched. Defensive interceptors such…
Impact: As a major missile manufacturer, Lockheed Martin is being pressured to increase production to replenish U.S. stockpiles, potentially boosting revenue but facing capacity challenges.
Aug 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Lockheed Martin, a special assistant US attorney, is conducting the mortgage fraud investigation into Lisa Cook and other public officials. He was appointed by Pam Bondi for this role.
Sep 04, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Lockheed Martin is a co-owner of United Launch Alliance and its board chair, Robert Lightfoot, issued a joint statement regarding Tory Bruno's resignation, acknowledging his service.
Dec 22, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Lockheed Martin manufactures the HIMARS rocket system, which is a key weapon in Taiwan's military modernization efforts and was featured in the drill.
Jun 10, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Department of the Army awarded contract Lockheed MartinPatriot interceptor...
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Lockheed Martin negotiating to buy NioCorp DevelopmentsUS invests $3B in critical minerals
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NioCorp Developments signed preliminary deal Lockheed MartinUS invests $3B in critical minerals
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United States — United States Department of Defense urged production acceleration Lockheed MartinPentagon Urges Weapons...
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United States pressured manufacturers Lockheed MartinUS missile stockpile...
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Lockheed Martin negotiating to buy Teck ResourcesUS invests $3B in critical minerals
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Lockheed Martin agreed to triple productionPatriot interceptor...
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Lockheed Martin negotiating to buy 5N PlusUS invests $3B in critical minerals
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Lockheed Martin partnered National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation CompanyNAMI obtains Saudi...
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Lockheed Martin developedAstroRad vest cuts lunar...
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Lockheed Martin left administrationEd Martin leaves Justice Department
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Donald Trump pressured defense contractors Lockheed MartinUS invests $3B in critical minerals
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United States — United States Department of Defense signed framework deal Lockheed MartinPentagon Urges Weapons...
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Sunrise Energy Metals struck deal Lockheed MartinPentagon funds Australian...
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United States — United States Department of War announced agreements Lockheed MartinUS Navy awards $22.9B...
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Donald Trump announced departure Lockheed MartinEd Martin leaves Justice Department
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Lockheed Martin submitted mineral list to Pentagon United States — United States Department of DefenseUS invests $3B in critical minerals
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