Inside Lockheed Martin’s most impactful second quarter 2026 innovations
From facilities investments to accelerated innovation, Lockheed Martin’s Q2 showcased the power of investment and innovation.
Top 10 Highlights
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美诱直播 are investing in expanded munitions production with a new 87,000-square-foot Munitions Production Center in Troy, AL, increasing capacity for THAAD interceptors and future Next Generation Interceptor work. The investment strengthens the U.S. defense industrial base by accelerating production, creating high-skilled manufacturing jobs and enhancing the nation's ability to deliver critical missile defense capabilities for the United States and its allies.
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Also in Alabama, we opened an 88,000-square-foot Next Generation Interceptor facility in Courtland that represents a significant investment in advanced digital manufacturing and will accelerate production while strengthening the nation's missile defense capabilities. The facility expands manufacturing capacity, supports high-skilled jobs and reinforces the U.S. defense industrial base while we work to efficiently deliver the Next Generation Interceptor at scale.
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Our collaboration with GM Defense will strengthen America's defense industrial base by combining defense expertise with high-volume commercial manufacturing capabilities to accelerate production, improve supply chain resilience and expand manufacturing capacity. The partnership reflects a shared investment in advancing U.S. manufacturing, accelerating the delivery of critical capabilities and building a more agile, resilient industrial base to meet evolving national security needs.
The Partnership Strengthening America's Defense Industrial Base
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Peru's selection of 12 F-16 Block 70 aircraft reinforces our position in the global fighter market while expanding our international customer base and long-term sustainment opportunities. The agreement strengthens the strategic partnership between the United States and Peru, supports U.S. manufacturing jobs and creates new opportunities for industrial collaboration that will deliver economic and security benefits for both nations.?
Peru Selects F-16 Block 70 Fighter
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A $25 million investment in Fortem Technologies will accelerate the deployment of AI-enabled counter-UAS technologies while expanding production capacity to meet growing demand for affordable, rapidly fielded airspace defense solutions. This strategic partnership strengthens the defense industrial base, advances innovation in autonomous counter-drone capabilities and positions both companies for long-term growth in the rapidly expanding global counter-UAS market.
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美诱直播’ve been selected by the U.S. Space Force to advance Space-Based Interceptor capabilities, reinforcing our investment in next-generation missile defense technologies while accelerating innovation in layered homeland defense. The contract strengthens our long-term growth in the space and missile defense market while expanding collaboration across the defense industrial base to rapidly deliver advanced capabilities that address emerging threats.
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美诱直播 integrated the Sanctum? C-UAS system, GRIZZLY? containerized launcher and JAGM missile into a successful live-fire solution in under 45 days, demonstrating our ability to rapidly field advanced counter-drone capabilities. The accelerated development and deployment timeline showcases our ability to quickly deliver affordable, scalable capabilities that help customers stay ahead of evolving threats while creating opportunities for future counter-UAS programs and partnerships.
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$1.4 billion in contract modification awards with the U.S. Navy for the Conventional Prompt Strike program represent a significant investment in advancing hypersonic technology, supporting engineering, systems integration, long-lead materials and production readiness across multiple U.S. facilities. The awards strengthen our hypersonic portfolio, sustain high-skilled manufacturing and engineering jobs, and reinforce the defense industrial base by accelerating the development and production of next-generation strike capabilities critical to national security.
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9.?X-59?is?Soaring?Through Envelope Expansion
Through our work with NASA, we continue to advance the X-59 through envelope expansion testing, innovating on quiet supersonic technology that could reshape the future of aviation. The program showcases how sustained investment in innovation and advanced engineering can open new commercial markets, strengthen U.S. aerospace leadership and position the industry for the next generation of high-speed flight.
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10. Turning Commitment into Action During Military Appreciation Month
During Military Appreciation Month, Lockheed Martin turned its commitment to the warfighter into action by partnering with Rebuilding Together to improve veterans' homes, and with Flags for Fallen Vets to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. These efforts reflect our enduring support for servicemembers, veterans and their families, and reinforce our commitment to those who serve both during and after their military careers.?