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Lockheed Martin reports developments across its defense technology programs, including military aircraft, missile defense, space systems, and command-and-control platforms. Recurring updates cover F-35 and F-16 aircraft activity, Skunk Works® technologies such as the MDCX™ platform, layered missile defense programs using THAAD, PAC-3 and related interceptor experience, and GPS satellite production and launches.
Company news also includes U.S. and allied customer selections, contract awards, quarterly operating results, capital and production initiatives, and leadership changes within major businesses such as Aeronautics and Space.
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.
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.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) built the Orion spacecraft that launched April 1, 2026 on NASA's Artemis II, a 10-day crewed test flight returning humans to lunar vicinity for the first time in 53 years. Four crew members will orbit Earth, travel nearly 250,000 miles, and fly about 5,000 miles beyond the Moon's far side.
The spacecraft named Integrity carries upgraded environmental life support, updated crew displays, an experimental laser communications link, a launch abort system, exercise and hygiene systems, and a waste management bay. Splashdown is planned April 10 off San Diego.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will webcast its first-quarter 2026 earnings results conference call on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET in listen-only mode. First-quarter 2026 earnings will be published prior to market open on April 23.
The live webcast, presentation slides and financial charts will be available at www.lockheedmartin.com/investor. An on-demand replay and podcast will be available through May 7, 2026.