Lockheed Martin Adds IBM Granite to its Suite of Next-Generation AI Factory Tools
Lockheed Martin is integrating IBM's Granite large language models (LLMs) into its AI Factory tools, accessed by over 10,000 developers and engineers. This integration aims to enhance defense and aerospace capabilities by accelerating deployment times from months to weeks.
The collaboration will empower Lockheed Martin's workforce with advanced code, language, reasoning, and guardrail capabilities to customize assistants and agents, enhance national security missions, and accelerate business transformation. The implementation aligns with U.S. Defense Department's AI Ethics principles and includes comprehensive internal AI ethics training for employees.
Lockheed Martin sta integrando i modelli di linguaggio di grandi dimensioni (LLM) Granite di IBM nei suoi strumenti AI Factory, accessibili a oltre 10.000 sviluppatori e ingegneri. Questa integrazione mira a migliorare le capacità di difesa e aerospaziali riducendo i tempi di implementazione da mesi a settimane.
La collaborazione fornirà ai dipendenti di Lockheed Martin avanzate capacità di codice, linguaggio, ragionamento e di controllo per personalizzare assistenti e agenti, migliorare le missioni di sicurezza nazionale e accelerare la trasformazione aziendale. L'implementazione è allineata ai principi etici sull'IA del Dipartimento della Difesa degli Stati Uniti e include un'adeguata formazione interna sull'etica dell'IA per i dipendenti.
Lockheed Martin está integrando los modelos de lenguaje de gran tamaño (LLM) Granite de IBM en sus herramientas AI Factory, accesibles por más de 10,000 desarrolladores e ingenieros. Esta integración tiene como objetivo mejorar las capacidades de defensa y aeroespacial al reducir los tiempos de implementación de meses a semanas.
La colaboración empoderará a la fuerza laboral de Lockheed Martin con avanzadas capacidades de código, lenguaje, razonamiento y controles para personalizar asistentes y agentes, mejorar las misiones de seguridad nacional y acelerar la transformación empresarial. La implementación está alineada con los principios éticos de IA del Departamento de Defensa de EE. UU. e incluye una amplia capacitación interna en ética de IA para los empleados.
록히드 마틴은 10,000명 이상의 개발자와 엔지니어가 접근하는 AI 공장 도구에 IBM의 Granite 대규모 언어 모델(LLM)을 통합하고 있습니다. 이 통합은 방어 및 항공 우주 능력을 향상시키고 배포 시간을 몇 개월에서 몇 주로 단축하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
이번 협업은 록히드 마틴의 직원들에게 향상된 코드, 언어, 추론 및 가드레일 기능을 제공하여 보조자와 에이전트를 맞춤화하고 국가 안보 임무를 강화하며 비즈니스 혁신을 가속화할 것입니다. 이 구현은 미국 국방부의 AI 윤리 원칙에 부합하며 직원들을 위한 포괄적인 내부 AI 윤리 교육을 포함하고 있습니다.
Lockheed Martin intègre les modèles de langage de grande taille (LLM) Granite d'IBM dans ses outils AI Factory, accessibles à plus de 10 000 développeurs et ingénieurs. Cette intégration vise à améliorer les capacités de défense et d'aérospatial en réduisant les délais de déploiement de quelques mois à quelques semaines.
La collaboration permettra à la main-d'œuvre de Lockheed Martin de bénéficier de capacités avancées en matière de code, de langage, de raisonnement et de garde-fous pour personnaliser les assistants et les agents, renforcer les missions de sécurité nationale et accélérer la transformation des entreprises. La mise en œuvre est alignée avec les principes éthiques de l'IA du département de la Défense des États-Unis et comprend une formation interne complète sur l'éthique de l'IA pour les employés.
Lockheed Martin integriert die Granite Large Language Models (LLMs) von IBM in seine AI Factory-Tools, die von über 10.000 Entwicklern und Ingenieuren genutzt werden. Ziel dieser Integration ist es, die Verteidigungs- und Raumfahrtfähigkeiten zu verbessern, indem die Bereitstellungszeiten von Monaten auf Wochen verkürzt werden.
Die Zusammenarbeit wird die Mitarbeiter von Lockheed Martin mit fortschrittlichen Fähigkeiten in den Bereichen Code, Sprache, Logik und Sicherheitsrichtlinien ausstatten, um Assistenten und Agenten anzupassen, nationale Sicherheitsmissionen zu verbessern und die Geschäftstransformation zu beschleunigen. Die Umsetzung erfolgt im Einklang mit den Prinzipien der KI-Ethischen des US-Verteidigungsministeriums und umfasst umfassende interne Schulungen zur KI-Ethischen für die Mitarbeiter.
- Integration with IBM Granite LLMs will accelerate deployment time from months to weeks
- Access to advanced AI tools for 10,000+ developers and engineers
- Enhanced capabilities in code, language, and advanced reasoning
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Insights
This strategic integration of IBM's Granite LLMs into Lockheed Martin's AI Factory represents a significant technological advancement in the defense sector. The deployment to 10,000+ developers could dramatically accelerate development cycles from months to weeks, suggesting substantial efficiency gains. The focus on code generation, language processing and advanced reasoning capabilities indicates a comprehensive approach to AI implementation that goes beyond basic automation.
The integration's emphasis on security and ethical AI deployment, aligned with DoD's principles, addresses critical concerns in military applications. IBM's enterprise-ready Granite models provide the necessary foundation for secure, controlled AI deployment - essential for defense applications. This collaboration could set new benchmarks for responsible AI deployment in high-stakes environments while potentially reducing development costs and improving innovation capabilities.
This partnership strengthens IBM's position in the lucrative defense sector AI market while providing Lockheed Martin with cutting-edge AI capabilities. The deal's value extends beyond immediate financial implications - it positions IBM's Granite LLMs as enterprise-grade solutions suitable for critical national security applications. For IBM shareholders, this validates the company's AI strategy and could lead to similar high-value defense sector partnerships.
The integration into Lockheed's extensive developer network (10,000+ users) suggests significant recurring revenue potential. Moreover, the focus on accelerated development cycles indicates potential cost savings and efficiency gains that could positively impact both companies' bottom lines. This collaboration could serve as a template for future defense-tech partnerships, potentially opening new revenue streams in the
Lockheed Martin's AI Factory environment accelerates ideas to deployment, from months to mere weeks, seamlessly integrating commercial best practices, establishing end-to-end development pipelines, and implementing rigorous data governance to drive greater efficiency and resource optimization. IBM's Granite LLMs will further empower Lockheed Martin's workforce with cutting-edge code, language, advanced reasoning and guardrail capabilities to customize assistants and agents, enhance national security missions, and accelerate business transformation.
By leveraging this integration, Lockheed Martin and IBM aim to set new standards for innovation to help streamline mission-critical insights and enhance decision-making capabilities across defense and aerospace domains.
Expert perspectives
"To have the best AI capability available to our customers, we continue to invest and innovate in AI across our portfolio," said Dr. Steven H. Walker, Lockheed Martin vice president and chief technology officer. "A critical pillar of the strategy is integrating the best capabilities available in the commercial world with our already demonstrated and deployed industry leading AI products and technology."
"IBM is excited to work with Lockheed Martin to bring the power of our Granite large language models to their AI factory," said Vanessa Hunt, technology general manager,
Background
Lockheed Martin aligns AI initiatives with the
The complexity of the global security environment is evolving rapidly, so Lockheed Martin is providing 21st Century Security® solutions through collaboration with national security customers, technology and telecommunications companies, and
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About IBM
IBM (NYSE: IBM) is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.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 LockheedMartin.com.
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