From Seaplanes to AI – How Lockheed Martin Transformed Defense and Aerospace

In 1912, when Glenn L. Martin and Allan and Malcolm Loughead (later Lockheed) founded their separate aviation companies, they couldn’t have envisioned that over a century later, their merged creation—Lockheed Martin—would be at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) and defense innovation. As one of the largest aerospace and defense contractors globally, Lockheed Martin has continuously evolved, from producing biplanes to becoming a leader in cutting-edge technology across air, space, sea, and cyber domains. In recent years, this evolution has taken on a new dimension with the rise of AI, making Lockheed Martin one of the pioneers in integrating AI and generative AI into defense, aerospace, and national security. “We leverage advanced technologies like artificial intellig