LMT.
Company
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 3
- Connections
- 134
What's happening
Active this week
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RBC lifted its price target on Lockheed Martin shares, which also filed holdings with the SEC.Some support1 report
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Sarah Hansen discussed LMT and Alliant Energy as attractive long-term stocks.Some support1 report
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RTX secured a major cruise missile production contract while competing with LMT for defense procurement.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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KSF commenced an investigation into Lockheed Martin, with connections made to former Attorney General of Louisiana, Foti.Some support3 reports
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Venture Visionary Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of LMT on October 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Lockheed Martin is investing in a new production facility in Hurt, Virginia, to support its Black Hawk program and defense contracts.Some support1 report
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LMT is receiving major defense contracts from the Pentagon and has also filed required documents with the SEC regarding market transparency.Well supported7 reports
One to three months ago
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A fund holds Lockheed Martin (LMT) as part of its investment portfolio.Some support1 report
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Lockheed Martin (LMT) is developing cheaper PAC-3 missiles for the Patriot system, involving ACE.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ducommun received a contract from Simmonds to produce electronic assemblies for LMT's PAC-3 missiles at its facility in Tulsa.Some support1 report
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LMT, the company, is based in Bethesda, Maryland.Some support2 reports
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RTX secured a contract for Standard Missile-6 production, alongside LMT and Northrop Grumman, in Tucson.Speculative1 report2 developments inside
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Rocket Lab and LMT are utilizing the Electron platform for HASTE program testing in the advanced defense sector.Some support1 report1 development inside
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LMT and NOC stocks are expected to benefit from increased military spending, particularly within the chip sector.Some support1 report
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LMT and Raytheon Technologies are developing competing hypersonic glide vehicles.Some support1 report
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Artemis II progress is driving investor interest in major aerospace contractors, including Boeing and LMT, who hold key contracts for the mission.Speculative1 report1 development inside
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Rocket Lab and LMT are competing in the defense market share and securing HASTE hypersonic test contracts with the Pentagon.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ondas technology is being incorporated into LMT systems.Some support1 report
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LMT received contracts from the Pentagon and developed Patriot Advanced Capability-3.Some support2 reports
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Defense contractors Leidos, LMT, and RTX are benefiting from a steady flow of contracts from the Pentagon.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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The passage of the NDAA and the resumption of hostilities in Iran are impacting defense trade and multiyear contracts for defense contractors.Some support1 report
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The Royal Navy uses Ultra Maritime platforms, a division of Advent's Cobham Ultra business, and Lockheed Martin is leading a bid to acquire Ultra Maritime.Well supported18 reports
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The government informed Parliament about the current urea inventory, with Minister Nadda providing an update on urea production and availability at LMT.Well supported6 reports
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LMT stock traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 21, 2026.Some support1 report
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Morgan Stanley raised price targets for Boeing and rated Lockheed Martin as Overweight in July 2025.Some support2 reports
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LMT demonstrated its Command and Control (C2) capabilities during Valiant Shield 2026.Some support1 report
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UK, LMT, and MBDA launched a $50 billion initiative for long-range strike capabilities, including UK-Germany pacts.Some support1 report
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LMT is providing private 5G network technology, driven by EU requirements for FRMCS, and Latvia is pioneering this use in the Baltics.Some support2 reports
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Citigroup upgraded the stock rating for LMT to Buy on July 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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LMT and Martin Marietta trace their roots to predecessors and are headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.Some support1 report
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Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics are benefiting from booming demand within the defense industry.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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LMT and NOC are favored defense stocks due to geopolitical risks.Some support2 reports
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LMT primarily sells products to the U.S. government.Some support1 report
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LMT announced a major $514 million contract award from the U.S. Space Force for advanced GPS IIIF satellite systems, causing share gains.Some support1 report
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El Nino is impacting agricultural production, which is being used for measuring government pulse stocks.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Fertilizer requirement was reassessed at LMT.Some support1 report
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Naval Air Systems Command awarded a contract to LMT, with work to be executed in Orlando and Fort Worth.Speculative1 report1 development inside
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LMT was selected to develop the DRACO project, and the company is involved in NTP programs, all while navigating the political landscape influenced by Trump.Some support1 report
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LMT is a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs, which was acknowledged by Alluvium Global Fund.Speculative1 report
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Market conditions causing oil prices to fall due to geopolitical stability, impacting companies like Occidental Petroleum and LMT.Speculative1 report
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LMT secured a contract from the Missile Defense Agency, benefiting from the naval combat systems market alongside RTX.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Major defense contractors RTX and LMT secured new international contracts, including LMT's radar selection by Sweden.Speculative2 reports
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LMT and BAE Systems announced they are innovating maritime defense products and opened a new submarine engineering hub.Speculative1 report
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Deutsche Bank adjusted its price target for Lockheed Martin on July 8, 2025.Speculative2 reports
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LMT and Embraer are major aerospace players, with LMT deploying SPY-7 technology on Spain's frigate and delivering defense tech to Japan.Speculative1 report
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LMT and Raytheon are planning contract work in Clearwater, FL, related to the sonar systems market.Some support1 report
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L3Harris delivered units for Boeing's P-8A Poseidon, benefiting from the expanding military aviation market.Some support1 report
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The Pentagon awarded the F-47 fighter jet contract to Boeing, beating out LMT, after both companies developed rival prototypes and the Pentagon sought Congressional funds.Some support1 report
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Direxion launched ETFs providing investment exposure to LMT and Shopify, as of August 6, 2025.Some support1 report
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LMT, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman reflect solid defense sector backlog strength and announce a new CEO for Boeing's defense unit.Some support5 reports3 developments inside
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Firefly Aerospace announced a partnership with LMT to operate as a defense contractor.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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LMT facility in Sunnyvale used for satellite environmental testing, related to defense contracts and threats to the United States.Some support1 report
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LMT secured contracts for Mars exploration spacecraft while facing challenges due to Artemis mission delays.Some support3 reports
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Berkshire Hathaway is reportedly building a stake in the commercial and industrial sector, targeting large mega-cap companies like LMT, GE Aerospace, and Honeywell.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Embraer and LMT secured a modernization contract for Poland's F-16 fleet, bolstering NATO interoperability and regional security.Some support1 report
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LMT, a premier naval defense contractor, operates contracts across San Diego, Newport News, and Yokosuka, Japan.Some support1 report
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Treasury chief criticized Boeing's strategy and discussed government stakes in defense contractors.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Poland chose L3Harris to supply the Viper Shield EW system and announced a collaboration with LMT on next-generation versions.Some support2 reports
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Lockheed Martin announced new leadership appointments in September 2025, naming Jim Taiclet as CEO and Evan Scott as CFO.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching LMT
Events traced to LMT, step by step, newest first- How could Natilus securing an Air Force contract affect LMT?Natilus's advanced cargo plane may challenge major defense contractorsPossible
- How could Pentagon concerns over US manufacturing capacity affect LMT?Lockheed Martin may compete for new artillery manufacturing contractsPossible
- Swiss clearance may boost LMT's Patriot system salesLMT could benefit from Swiss authorization to buy Patriot systemsPossible
- Escalating regional conflict may boost LMT's defense contractsEscalating regional conflict may boost LMT's defense contractsLikely
- How could The Pentagon's use of Anthropic's AI affect LMT?Pentagon's AI adoption may increase demand for defense technology from Lockheed Martin.Possible
- How could the push for drone dominance affect LMT?Accelerated drone procurement could boost Lockheed Martin's defense contractsLikely
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- How could the spectrum fight pitting SpaceX against incumbents affect LMT?Lockheed Martin's military testing could be disrupted by new spectrum rulesPossible
- LMT may benefit from increased defense spending amid Iran war costsLMT may benefit from increased defense spending amid Iran war costsLikely
- Congressional funding decisions may impact LMT's defense contractsLMT's defense contracts may be affected by Congressional funding decisionsPossible
Explainers that pass through LMT
LMT is a step on the way to someone elseAround LMT this week
News at the entities that move LMT most-
SEC StructuralCNBC reports on FED rate decisions and their impact on the Main Street economy and SEC yields.Moves LMT
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Martin Marietta StructuralMartin Marietta, led by CEO Ward Nye, operates in Canada and The Bahamas.Moves LMT
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PENTAGON StructuralTrump resumed military strikes against Iran, while the Pentagon announced it would maintain forces in the Middle East.Moves LMT
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Boeing OperationalThe Indian Navy purchased P-8I surveillance aircraft from Boeing to enhance its strategic capabilities in South Asia.Moves LMT
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RTX OperationalJoint US defense contractors secured a Javelin missile contract while discussing the potential end of the U.S.-Iran war.Moves LMT
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Northrop Grumman Corporation OperationalRiver Street Advisors LLC increased its position in Northrop Grumman Corporation shares on October 24, 2026.Moves LMT
Connections
The 40 strongest of 134, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
PENTAGON Structural
LMT maintains a critical, ongoing relationship with the Pentagon through defense contracts, procurement, and production requirements.
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Boeing Operational
LMT and Boeing are active competitors and partners in the defense and aerospace markets, engaging in supply chains and joint ventures.
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Firefly Aerospace Operational
LMT and Firefly Aerospace maintain an ongoing operational partnership, with Firefly acting as a defense contractor.
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Patriot Structural
LMT is the manufacturer, developer, and primary supplier of the Patriot air defense system.
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Missile Defense Agency Structural
The Missile Defense Agency provides long-term contracts and funding that directly supports LMT's business growth and operations.
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Sikorsky Structural
Sikorsky is a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin and its operations contribute to LMT's dividend engine.
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SEC Structural
LMT operates under the mandatory filing and disclosure requirements set by the SEC to ensure market transparency.
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Ondas Structural
Ondas technology is functionally incorporated into LMT systems, indicating a deep, ongoing integration.
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Romania Operational
LMT is currently engaged in operational partnerships with companies based in Romania regarding Vantage projects.
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NOC Operational
LMT and NOC are major defense industry players who collaborate on specific government programs while also competing in the broader defense market.
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Northrop Grumman Corporation Operational
LMT and Northrop Grumman are direct competitors in the aerospace and defense industry, vying for military contracts and market share.
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Black Hawk Structural
LMT is the primary producer of the Black Hawk helicopter program, which relies on ongoing production agreements and operational capacity.
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GM Defense Structural
GM Defense provides critical housing components for LMT's interceptor systems, establishing a supply chain dependency.
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Martin Marietta Structural
LMT is structurally related to Martin Marietta as a subsidiary.
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NATO Structural
LMT provides critical military hardware and systems that are integral to NATO's operational capabilities and regional security goals.
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Lockheed Corporation Structural
LMT was founded as a subsidiary resulting from a merger of predecessors of Lockheed Corporation.
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Army Operational
LMT receives and fulfills ongoing orders for military equipment from the Army.
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RTX Operational
LMT and RTX are major competitors in the defense and aerospace sectors, vying for government contracts and market share.
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Ducommun Structural
Ducommun provides critical electronic assemblies for LMT's PAC-3 missile program, establishing a key supply chain dependency.
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IBM Operational
Strategic partnership between LMT and IBM focused on jointly developing quantum computing, AI, and quantum sensing capabilities for defense applications.
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General Dynamics Operational
Both LMT and General Dynamics are leading defense contractors that actively compete for naval and defense framework agreements.
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Raytheon Operational
LMT and Raytheon are active competitors in the sonar systems market and share benefits from U.S. defense restocking.
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Europe Operational
LMT actively participates in the European defense market, contributing to rising defense spending and establishing joint ventures.
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Donald Trump Structural
LMT's business prospects are shown to be dependent on the policies, persona, and announcements of Donald Trump.
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Morgan Stanley Transactional
Morgan Stanley provides investment ratings and increases its financial stake in Lockheed Martin.
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Sweden Transactional
LMT provided TPY-4 radar technology, which Sweden selected for surveillance enhancement.
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British Army Operational
The British Army is collaborating with LMT on the Precision Strike Missile program.
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Rocket Lab Operational
The two companies are actively competing for market share within the advanced defense sector.
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General Atomics Operational
Both companies operate in the defense technology sector, specifically involved in advanced programs like F-35 jets and autonomous drone development.
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Naval Air Systems Command Transactional
Naval Air Systems Command awarded a contract to LMT.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Structural
LMT is subject to mandatory regulatory filings and oversight by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Honolulu Operational
LMT is actively utilizing operational capabilities within the sphere of influence of Honolulu, demonstrated during Valiant Shield 2026.
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ACE Transactional
LMT is actively developing the PAC-3 ACE missile system.
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UBS Mentioned together
UBS upgraded LMT stock from Neutral to Buy, citing the company's capital-spending cycle.
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Citigroup Mentioned together
Citigroup provided an investment upgrade recommendation for LMT.
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Royal Bank of Canada Mentioned together
Royal Bank of Canada lifted its price target on LMT shares.
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Sarah Hansen Mentioned together
Sarah Hansen is associated with the financial discussion of defense stocks, including LMT.
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China Operational
LMT's missile development is driven by the threat posed by China's air capabilities.
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Alliant Energy Mentioned together
Both LMT and Alliant Energy are discussed in the context of being long-term investment stocks.
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Middle East Shared context
LMT increases weapons production amid conflicts in the Middle East.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- RBC lifted its price target on Lockheed Martin shares, which also filed holdings with the SEC.
- Sarah Hansen discussed LMT and Alliant Energy as attractive long-term stocks.
- Venture Visionary Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of LMT on October 1, 2026.
- Lockheed Martin is investing in a new production facility in Hurt, Virginia, to support its Black Hawk program and defense contracts.
September 2026
3 eventsAugust 2026
6 events- RTX secured a major cruise missile production contract while competing with LMT for defense procurement.
- Lockheed Martin (LMT) is developing cheaper PAC-3 missiles for the Patriot system, involving ACE.
- Rocket Lab and LMT are utilizing the Electron platform for HASTE program testing in the advanced defense sector.
- LMT and NOC stocks are expected to benefit from increased military spending, particularly within the chip sector.
- LMT and Raytheon Technologies are developing competing hypersonic glide vehicles.
- Ondas technology is being incorporated into LMT systems.
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July 2026
9 events- LMT is receiving major defense contracts from the Pentagon and has also filed required documents with the SEC regarding market transparency.
- The passage of the NDAA and the resumption of hostilities in Iran are impacting defense trade and multiyear contracts for defense contractors.
- The Royal Navy uses Ultra Maritime platforms, a division of Advent's Cobham Ultra business, and Lockheed Martin is leading a bid to acquire Ultra Maritime.
- The government informed Parliament about the current urea inventory, with Minister Nadda providing an update on urea production and availability at LMT.
- LMT stock traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 21, 2026.
- LMT demonstrated its Command and Control (C2) capabilities during Valiant Shield 2026.
- UK, LMT, and MBDA launched a $50 billion initiative for long-range strike capabilities, including UK-Germany pacts.
- LMT is providing private 5G network technology, driven by EU requirements for FRMCS, and Latvia is pioneering this use in the Baltics.
- Citigroup upgraded the stock rating for LMT to Buy on July 1, 2026.
June 2026
37 events- KSF commenced an investigation into Lockheed Martin, with connections made to former Attorney General of Louisiana, Foti.
- RTX secured a contract for Standard Missile-6 production, alongside LMT and Northrop Grumman, in Tucson.
- Artemis II progress is driving investor interest in major aerospace contractors, including Boeing and LMT, who hold key contracts for the mission.
- Rocket Lab and LMT are competing in the defense market share and securing HASTE hypersonic test contracts with the Pentagon.
- LMT received contracts from the Pentagon and developed Patriot Advanced Capability-3.
- Defense contractors Leidos, LMT, and RTX are benefiting from a steady flow of contracts from the Pentagon.
- Morgan Stanley raised price targets for Boeing and rated Lockheed Martin as Overweight in July 2025.
- LMT and Martin Marietta trace their roots to predecessors and are headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
- Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics are benefiting from booming demand within the defense industry.
- LMT and NOC are favored defense stocks due to geopolitical risks.
- LMT primarily sells products to the U.S. government.
- LMT announced a major $514 million contract award from the U.S. Space Force for advanced GPS IIIF satellite systems, causing share gains.
- El Nino is impacting agricultural production, which is being used for measuring government pulse stocks.
- Fertilizer requirement was reassessed at LMT.
- Naval Air Systems Command awarded a contract to LMT, with work to be executed in Orlando and Fort Worth.
- LMT was selected to develop the DRACO project, and the company is involved in NTP programs, all while navigating the political landscape influenced by Trump.
- LMT is a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs, which was acknowledged by Alluvium Global Fund.
- Market conditions causing oil prices to fall due to geopolitical stability, impacting companies like Occidental Petroleum and LMT.
- LMT secured a contract from the Missile Defense Agency, benefiting from the naval combat systems market alongside RTX.
- Major defense contractors RTX and LMT secured new international contracts, including LMT's radar selection by Sweden.
- LMT and BAE Systems announced they are innovating maritime defense products and opened a new submarine engineering hub.
- Deutsche Bank adjusted its price target for Lockheed Martin on July 8, 2025.
- LMT and Embraer are major aerospace players, with LMT deploying SPY-7 technology on Spain's frigate and delivering defense tech to Japan.
- LMT and Raytheon are planning contract work in Clearwater, FL, related to the sonar systems market.
- L3Harris delivered units for Boeing's P-8A Poseidon, benefiting from the expanding military aviation market.
- The Pentagon awarded the F-47 fighter jet contract to Boeing, beating out LMT, after both companies developed rival prototypes and the Pentagon sought Congressional funds.
- Direxion launched ETFs providing investment exposure to LMT and Shopify, as of August 6, 2025.
- LMT, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman reflect solid defense sector backlog strength and announce a new CEO for Boeing's defense unit.
- Firefly Aerospace announced a partnership with LMT to operate as a defense contractor.
- LMT facility in Sunnyvale used for satellite environmental testing, related to defense contracts and threats to the United States.
- LMT secured contracts for Mars exploration spacecraft while facing challenges due to Artemis mission delays.
- Berkshire Hathaway is reportedly building a stake in the commercial and industrial sector, targeting large mega-cap companies like LMT, GE Aerospace, and Honeywell.
- Embraer and LMT secured a modernization contract for Poland's F-16 fleet, bolstering NATO interoperability and regional security.
- LMT, a premier naval defense contractor, operates contracts across San Diego, Newport News, and Yokosuka, Japan.
- Treasury chief criticized Boeing's strategy and discussed government stakes in defense contractors.
- Poland chose L3Harris to supply the Viper Shield EW system and announced a collaboration with LMT on next-generation versions.
- Lockheed Martin announced new leadership appointments in September 2025, naming Jim Taiclet as CEO and Evan Scott as CFO.