Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin has grown into the world’s largest defense contractor serving U.S. and allied government customers globally under the leadership of CEO James Taiclet. Lockheed is engaged in research, design, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems spanning aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies. Over 25+ years, Lockheed Martin has been at the forefront of cutting-edge innovations critical for global security and technological superiority such as the F-35 fighter aircraft program and missile defense systems. Today Lockheed boasts a diverse portfolio catering to diverse defense department priorities spanning air power, space technology and cybersecurity. Lockheed Martin has delivered healthy growth with sales expanding driven by steady demand for advanced military gear and continued prioritization of defense spending by western governments. As geopolitical conflicts endure and technology becomes increasingly decisive in warfare, Lockheed Martin finds itself strongly positioned to benefit from elevated global defense outlays over the coming decade given its scale, relationships and industry-leading capabilities.