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Iran & Lockheed Martin

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Iran: The war with Iran is the primary cause of munitions depletion; ongoing conflict drives the need for replenishment.
Lockheed Martin: Major contractor receiving production acceleration demands; potential for increased orders.
Jul 28, 2026 · 107 articles
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Iran: Iran is the adversary in the war that caused the U.S. missile depletion. The shortages may limit U.S. escalation, potentially benefiting Iran in the conflict.
Lockheed Martin: 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
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Iran: Iran>>> is a key factor in the event as United States>>> strikes against it have contributed to the depletion of US weapons supplies, necessitating increased production. This highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Lockheed Martin: 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
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Iran: The Iran war has drained Patriot interceptor arsenals in the U.S. and Gulf states, as Patriot systems have intercepted dozens of Iranian ballistic missiles. This has contributed to the global shortage.
Lockheed Martin: 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
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Iran: The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has depleted Pentagon inventories, driving demand for weapons. The conflict began on February 28, 2026.
Lockheed Martin: 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
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Iran: Conflict in Iran depletes U.S. munitions, prompting the need for increased production.
Lockheed Martin: 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
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Iran: The Iran war led to the heavy use and depletion of key US weapons systems, creating a 'window of vulnerability' for the United States.
Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin is significantly boosting production of rounds for THAAD and Patriot systems and investing billions to meet heightened munitions demand.
May 27, 2026 · 22 articles
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Iran: War with Iran has depleted U.S. missile stockpiles, driving need for increased production.
Lockheed Martin: CEO James Taiclet attended; company is key producer of missiles and interceptors in high demand.
Jul 15, 2026 · 33 articles
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Iran: Involved in regional tensions, with Ukraine striking an Iranian vessel and allegations of Russian support; faces potential sanctions and military pressure.
Lockheed Martin: Met with Zelenskyy to discuss Patriot co-production; potential new contracts and revenue from Ukraine and allies.
Jul 27, 2026 · 119 articles
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Iran: The U.S.-Iran conflict has depleted Patriot stocks, indirectly driving the need for Ukrainian production.
Lockheed Martin: 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
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Iran: The Iran war and its aftermath dominated summit discussions, with Trump criticizing allies for not supporting U.S. operations. The declaration called on Iran to respect freedom of navigation.
Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin signed a draft deal with Rheinmetall to produce ATACMS missiles in Germany, expanding its European Union — European footprint.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
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Iran: The Iran conflict has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, increasing the urgency for domestic mineral supplies.
Lockheed Martin: Negotiating to buy scandium and germanium from U.S. suppliers to reduce reliance on China.
Mar 08, 2026 · 112 articles
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Iran: The Iran war has consumed MIM-104 Patriot interceptors, exacerbating Ukraine's shortage. Iran's conflict indirectly impacts this event.
Lockheed Martin: 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
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Iran: Iran originally designed the Shahed drone, which Russia has adapted with jet engines, contributing to the escalation.
Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin announced a lower-cost Patriot interceptor, responding to the demand for affordable defence against drone swarms.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
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Iran: Missile exchanges involving Iran have contributed to demand for air defense systems, including the Patriot.
Lockheed Martin: 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
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Iran: The U.S.-Iran conflict fuels demand for defense technologies, benefiting Anduril.
Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin is a direct competitor; Anduril's potential $100 billion valuation approaches Lockheed's $130 billion market cap, signaling increased competition.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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Iran: A brief conflict between Iran>>> and Israel>>> in 2025 led to airspace disruptions, which Oracle Corporation>>> cited as a reason for reconfigured flight routes that may have unintentionally routed military cargo through Belgium>>>.
Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin>>> is mentioned as a supplier of F-16s and Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft to Israel>>>, highlighting the broader context of arms supply chains.
Jun 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin is a defense contractor whose shares declined 4.8% following Donald Trump's threats to RTX Corporation — Raytheon and general criticism of defense companies.
Jan 07, 2026 · 8 articles
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Apr 04, 2026 · 7 articles
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Mar 26, 2026 · 33 articles
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Mar 30, 2026 · 14 articles
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Mar 27, 2026 · 85 articles
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Mar 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 04, 2026 · 9 articles
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Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Martin is scheduled to report quarterly earnings, with investors assessing the impact of the Iran war on corporate results.
Apr 13, 2026 · 26 articles
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Apr 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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May 12, 2026 · 22 articles
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May 03, 2026 · 16 articles
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May 01, 2026 · 13 articles
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Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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