At a Glance

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world. This recognition was earned through relentless research and development of high-performance aircraft and by continuously seeking innovative and low-cost design and manufacturing strategies.

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, our products play an important role in the defense of the United States and many other countries, and they help ensure peace and stability around the world. Our long list of dependable and highly regarded aircraft includes the proven and affordable fighter, the F-16; the versatile airlifter, the C-130J; the first operational stealth fighter, the F-117; and the next-generation fighter, the F-22. The company has recently been awarded the contract to build the multiservice, multimission Joint Strike Fighter of the future.

With systems like our Virtual Product Development (VPD) network, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company uses the latest in engineering technology. Our factories feature some of the most advanced production technologies in the world, such as laser ultrasonic inspection and laser direct manufacturing. Leading-edge management concepts are employed throughout our operations worldwide.

Highly specialized personnel and facilities are key to the company's unrivaled success in the aeronautics industry. Our workforce of more than 20,000 has preeminent expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification and support, stealth technology, and systems integration.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company plant locations include Marietta, Georgia; Palmdale, California; Pinellas Park, Florida; Meridian, Mississippi; Johnstown, Pennsylvania; Clarksburg, West Virginia; and Fort Worth, Texas, our headquarters. We have offices in various countries throughout the world.

Products

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company is committed to designing, manufacturing and supporting the world's most advanced aircraft products. We work in partnership with our customers to support and continually upgrade our aircraft, creating long-term solutions and lasting customer satisfaction. The F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-117 Nighthawk, C-130 Hercules, P-3 Orion, C-5 Galaxy, and U-2 have recorded legendary histories and bright futures. The same will be true for our new aircraft programs - the Joint Strike Fighter, F-22, C-27J, F-2 and T-50.

Air Mobility

C-130 Hercules

C-141 StarLifter

C-27 Spartan

C-5 Galaxy

Combat Aircraft

F-117 Nighthawk

F-16 Fighting Falcon

F-2 Defense Fighter

F-22 Raptor

Joint Strike Fighter

T-50 Golden Eagle

Reconnaissance/Surveillance and Command (C4ISR)

P-3 Orion

S-3 Viking

U-2

Air Mobility

Air mobility aircraft move the military. The C-5, C-27, and C-141 transport materials and manpower around the world in times of peace and in times of conflict. The C-130 provides airlift, air refueling, special air missions and medical evacuation for military forces. Certainly, as global peacekeeping and humanitarian endeavors increase, air forces will rely more on air mobility - and these aircraft - to transport people and resources to where they are crucially needed.

Combat Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company builds the finest combat aircraft in the world - from the proven and affordable fighter of today, the F-16, to the next-generation fighter of tomorrow, the F-22. The company is currently competing to build the multiservice, multimission Joint Strike Fighter of the future. These fighters were born of research and development efforts underscored by a relentless pursuit of new advances in technology and low-cost, innovative manufacturing methods.

The next generation of high-performance combat aircraft will continue to push the envelope farther - with design concepts that expand the definition of multirole aircraft and mission flexibility. They will revolutionize development of both manned and unmanned aircraft, with unique applications of modularity, using radically new airframes.