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Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) generates frequent news coverage as a global defense technology company active in guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing, fighter aircraft production, missile defense, space systems, autonomy and artificial intelligence. The Lockheed Martin news feed on Stock Titan aggregates company announcements, program milestones and regulatory disclosures so readers can follow developments that shape the company’s operations and its role in U.S. and allied defense.
Recent news highlights include record annual deliveries of F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft, ongoing expansion of the global F-35 fleet, and production of F-16 Block 70 aircraft for allied air forces under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program. Articles also cover contracts and agreements for PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, the Next Generation Interceptor production facility in Alabama, and space vehicle awards from the U.S. Space Development Agency for missile warning and tracking constellations.
Coverage extends to advanced research and autonomy demonstrations from Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, such as AI-driven mission contingency management for unmanned aerial vehicles and integration of multi-class drone command and control platforms. News about Astris AI, the company’s AI-focused subsidiary, details the Astris AI for Government initiative and its collaborations aimed at delivering secure AI platforms for federal and commercial customers.
Investors and observers can also find information on scheduled earnings webcasts, financial updates referenced in 8-K filings, and broader industrial investments in facilities and supply chains. By reviewing this news stream, users can track how Lockheed Martin’s programs, contracts, technology initiatives and financial communications evolve over time and influence the LMT stock narrative.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) was selected by U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to develop capabilities for the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program, advancing an integrated, layered homeland missile defense solution. The work will accelerate development, testing and integration and aims for an integrated demonstration by 2028.
Lockheed Martin says SBI leverages experience from THAAD, PAC-3, Next Generation Interceptor, hypersonic strike systems and missile warning/tracking systems to provide an early engagement layer that expands coverage and survivability against evolving missile threats.
Starfighters Space (NYSE American: FJET) announced on April 30, 2026 the immediate commercial availability of its modified F-104 Starfighter fleet as an airborne aerodynamic test platform targeting U.S. hypersonic development programs.
The company says the F-104 fleet can replicate the first 30 seconds of rocket-launch aerodynamics, operates from Kennedy Space Center with a second site in Midland, Texas, and lists customers including Lockheed Martin, GE, and Air Force Research Laboratory.
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Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) Skunk Works MDCX platform controlled the first flight of the U.S. Navy's Boeing MQ-25A Stingray on April 22, 2026, from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport.
The MDCX software serves as the ground control component of the Navy's UMCS MD-5 ground control station and was selected for MQ-25A in 2020, demonstrating a ready-now, open-architecture C2 capability for carrier-based unmanned operations.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) announced Peru will purchase 12 F-16 Block 70 fighters to modernize its air force, strengthen sovereignty, and deepen U.S. partnership. The jets will be produced in Greenville, South Carolina; Peru will join 29 other F-16 operators and a global fleet of > 2,800 aircraft.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) reported Q1 2026 sales of $18.0 billion and net earnings of $1.49 billion ($6.44 diluted EPS). Cash from operations was $220 million and free cash flow was $(291) million. The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance: $77.5–$80.0 billion sales and $6.5–$6.8 billion free cash flow. Lockheed also signed multiyear framework agreements to accelerate munitions production, targeting a 3–4x increase in production rates and supporting investments in production infrastructure, supply chain, and workforce.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) launched GPS III Space Vehicle 10 (SV10) on April 21, 2026, the final GPS III satellite and a step toward GPS IIIF production.
SV10 adds resiliency and accuracy with an optical crosslink demonstration and a digital Rubidium atomic clock. Lockheed Martin is under contract to build 12 GPS IIIF satellites.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is increasing the capacity of Lockheed Martin Ventures from $400 million to $1 billion, a 250% boost. The company intends to use the expanded fund to mature national security technologies and accelerate transitions from R&D into the Defense Industrial Base.
Lockheed Martin Ventures has invested more than $500 million across 120 companies since 2007; over 60 portfolio companies became suppliers and received more than $750 million in contracts. The fund will continue portfolio development and host its 9th annual Demo Day in August.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced that the Orion spacecraft safely returned four astronauts to Earth on April 10, 2026, completing NASA's Artemis II mission. The 10-day mission traveled 694,481 miles, set a human distance record of 252,756 miles, and validated Orion systems for future lunar missions.
Orion endured re-entry heat near 5,000°F, deployed parachutes for a Pacific Ocean splashdown, and the crew was recovered to USS John P. Murtha for medical checks. Lockheed Martin remains prime contractor for Orion development.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) received a $4.7 billion undefinitized contract action (UCA) on April 10, 2026 to accelerate production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors.
The award builds on a Jan. 6 framework agreement under the Department of War Acquisition Transformation Strategy and follows company investments of >$7 billion, including ~$2 billion for munitions acceleration, plus new production facilities and workforce expansion.