Lockheed Martin's AI Fight Club™ Puts AI to the Test for National Security

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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.

Positive

• Creation of a DOD-standard virtual environment for testing military AI applications
• Platform enables comprehensive testing across multiple domains (air, land, sea, space)
• Opportunity for industry-wide collaboration and innovation in defense AI
• Clear timeline with first competition scheduled for Q4 2025

Negative

• Virtual arena still under development, not yet operational
• Results and effectiveness of the program remain unproven

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Challengers across industry will face off in head-to-head battles simulating real-world scenarios

Initiative creates a virtual environment, aligned to DOD standards, to test and develop the best AI systems for defense applications

BETHESDA, Md., June 3, 2025  /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] is pioneering a competitive environment designed to accelerate the testing and operational deployment of artificial intelligence to support warfighters in their missions. Lockheed Martin's AI Fight Club™ is a comprehensive testing ground to simulate how AI systems perform in air, land, sea, and space domains.

"There has never been a more important time to prove which implementations of AI technologies are the best, to help the United States stay ahead of the threats facing our nation and allies," said John Clark, Lockheed Martin's senior vice president of Technology and Strategic Innovation. "AI Fight Club uses advanced simulation and visualization to evaluate AI in realistic and complex scenarios that mimic the challenges of modern warfare. Teams with the best AI will battle each other to determine the most robust, reliable and effective models." 

A Proving Ground for the Best AI in the Nation
AI Fight Club will use a synthetic environment developed by Lockheed Martin that simulates realistic scenarios across domains. This gives companies and teams of all sizes the opportunity to test their models in simulations that meet Department of Defense (DOD) qualifications. AI models will meet exacting DOD standards that are an integral part of the AI Fight Club proving ground, demonstrating the feasibility of the models for national security.

Ultimately, events will bring together teams from across the industry and government experts to collaborate in a unique environment that fosters innovation, identifies vulnerabilities and informs the development of more advanced AI systems to benefit national security as a whole.

How it works

• Teams of experts across industry will compete in head-to-head matchups.
• Government representatives will engage with the competitors as they demonstrate their capabilities.
• Organizers will select a scenario for each match that reflect realistic and complex military operations for the competitions, such as:
  • Airborne operations in a contested environment
  • Layered Homeland Defense
  • Coastal defense against amphibious assault
  • Space-based surveillance and reconnaissance
• Teams will submit their systems, which then will be evaluated in competitions on their performance in each scenario.
• Insights and lessons learned from the AI Fight Club will inform the development of future AI systems, push industry forward, and ensure American capabilities are optimized to support the unique needs of the warfighter and the Joint Force.
• Teams will have the opportunity to publish and present their research and results, showcasing their innovations and advancements in AI.

What's next?
Lockheed Martin is actively developing the virtual arena that will host the first AI Fight Club. The company expects to complete the simulation environment by the end of Q3 2025, with the first AI Fight Club competition scheduled for Q4 2025.

Lockheed Martin is announcing AI Fight Club now to give interested teams time to refine their AI and put their best foot forward and take on challengers.

Teams interested in competing can visit www.lockheedmartin.com/AIFightClub or email AI.Fight.Club.LM@lmco.com for more information.

About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at www.lockheedmartin.com.

 

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FAQ

What is Lockheed Martin's AI Fight Club and when will it launch?

AI Fight Club is a competitive virtual environment for testing AI systems in military scenarios, launching its first competition in Q4 2025 after completing the virtual arena in Q3 2025.

How will LMT's AI Fight Club impact national security?

It will accelerate AI testing and deployment for military applications, foster innovation, identify vulnerabilities, and help develop advanced AI systems that meet DOD standards.

What types of scenarios will be tested in LMT's AI Fight Club?

Scenarios include airborne operations in contested environments, layered homeland defense, coastal defense against amphibious assault, and space-based surveillance and reconnaissance.

How can teams participate in Lockheed Martin's AI Fight Club?

Interested teams can visit www.lockheedmartin.com/AIFightClub or email AI.Fight.Club.LM@lmco.com for participation information.

What are the requirements for AI systems in LMT's AI Fight Club?

AI systems must meet Department of Defense qualifications and standards, demonstrating feasibility for national security applications.