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Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced that Chairman, President and CEO Jim Taiclet and CFO Evan Scott will participate in a fireside chat at Morgan Stanley's 13th Annual Laguna Conference. The presentation is scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 8:30 to 9:05 a.m. PT.

Investors can access the live webcast through Lockheed Martin's investor website. A replay of the presentation will remain available for two weeks following the event.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) has announced an expansion of its industrial collaboration package for the Philippines' Multi Role Fighter program, featuring a strategic partnership with Southern Methodist University (SMU). The initiative, tied to LMT's F-16 Block 70 fighter jet offering, focuses on digital innovation and workforce development.

The partnership will establish a world-class research lab and leverage SMU's Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing and Deason Innovation Gym. Key focus areas include digital modeling, simulations, virtual/augmented reality, robotics, automation, and AI. The collaboration aims to enhance Philippines' research capabilities while supporting the country's Self-Reliant Defense Posture.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) reported Q2 2025 financial results with sales of $18.2 billion, slightly up from $18.1 billion in Q2 2024. The company recorded significant pre-tax losses of $1.6 billion on programs and $169 million in other charges, resulting in net earnings of $342 million ($1.46 per share), down from $1.6 billion ($6.85 per share) in Q2 2024.

Major program losses included $950 million on a classified Aeronautics program, $570 million on the Canadian Maritime Helicopter Program, and $95 million on the Turkish Utility Helicopter Program. Cash from operations declined to $201 million from $1.9 billion year-over-year, with negative free cash flow of $150 million.

Despite challenges, Lockheed Martin reaffirmed its 2025 guidance for sales ($73.75-74.75 billion) and free cash flow ($6.6-6.8 billion), while returning $1.3 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings results conference call for Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 11 a.m. ET. The company will release its Q2 2025 financial results before the market opens on the same day.

Key executives participating in the call include James Taiclet (Chairman, President and CEO), Evan Scott (CFO), and Maria Ricciardone (VP, Treasurer and Investor Relations). They will present the quarterly results, provide strategic updates, and conduct a Q&A session.

The webcast will be available in listen-only mode on the company's investor relations website, along with presentation slides and financial charts. An on-demand replay will be accessible through August 5, 2025, and a podcast version will also be made available.

Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) has successfully completed the sale of its Rapid Solutions product business to Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) for $360 million in an all-cash transaction. The strategic divestiture aligns with Amentum's focus on becoming a pure-play provider of technology-enabled solutions while strengthening its financial position and flexibility.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has announced its third quarter 2025 dividend payment. The board of directors has declared a dividend of $3.30 per share, which will be distributed to shareholders on September 26, 2025. Stockholders who are registered as of the close of business on September 2, 2025, will be eligible to receive this quarterly dividend payment.

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works (LMT) and Electra.aero have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the development of Electra's EL9 ultra-short takeoff and landing (Ultra-STOL) aircraft. The collaboration will focus on digital engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sustainment, and global business development. The EL9 aircraft can take off and land in 150 feet from unimproved surfaces, carry 1,000 lbs over 1,000 miles, and is designed for military applications including last-mile logistics, mobile power generation, and emergency response. This agreement expands upon their existing relationship, following Lockheed Martin Ventures' investment in Electra's Series A funding round in 2022. Electra has already secured contracts with NASA, U.S. Air Force, Army, and Navy, along with Letters of Intent for over 2,200 aircraft from 50+ commercial customers.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced breakthrough test results for its C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, revealing a 40% increase in wing structure lifespan. The testing validated an extension from 90,000 to 122,500 Equivalent Flight Hours, significantly surpassing initial estimates. The Enhanced Service Life center wing box, implemented in 2009, has proven to more than double the original wing's 45,000-hour service life. This joint testing program, funded by the U.S. Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force, simulated real-world flying conditions to validate the aircraft's structural durability. The C-130J Super Hercules currently serves 28 operators across 23 nations, with over 560 aircraft delivered and certified by 20+ airworthiness authorities, accumulating more than 3 million flight hours globally.

Lockheed Martin (LMT) has unveiled AI Fight Club™, a groundbreaking competitive environment designed to test and develop AI systems for defense applications. The initiative creates a virtual simulation platform that meets Department of Defense standards, allowing teams to compete in realistic military scenarios across air, land, sea, and space domains. The competition will feature head-to-head matchups between industry teams, with scenarios including airborne operations, homeland defense, coastal defense, and space-based surveillance. The first AI Fight Club competition is scheduled for Q4 2025, following the completion of the virtual arena by the end of Q3 2025. This initiative aims to accelerate AI deployment for military missions, identify vulnerabilities, and advance AI capabilities for national security.