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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) 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.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) opened a Rapid Fielding Center in Dallas on March 31, 2026 to streamline end-to-end development, testing and prototype production for U.S. government customers. The facility aims to cut prototype timelines from years to months and is integrated with production floors for faster design-to-production feedback.
Investments cited include more than $7 billion since the prior presidential term, about $2 billion for munitions, and a planned multibillion-dollar investment over three years to expand and modernize 20+ facilities.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and the Department of War announced a framework agreement to accelerate production of Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), building on a prior $4.94 billion Army contract and aiming to quadruple PrSM production capacity. The deal includes the ability to negotiate a multi‑year contract up to seven years, contingent on future congressional authorization. Lockheed cites >115,000 sq ft of PrSM operations, ~400 current U.S. employees, and its >$7 billion cumulative investment in capacity expansion.