Lockheed keeps No. 1 spot amidst changes

Lockheed Martin holds on to its No. 1 ranking for the 19th year as it goes through significant leadership changes and meets a tougher, more competitive market.

Lockheed CEO points a way forward on global problems

In a speech about the FAA NextGen program to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system, Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson offers an approach that can work for a broad set of challenges.

Who won May's biggest contracts?

May was the busiest month of the year so far with 52 contract awards. We countdown the top 10 winners. See who made the cut.

Lockheed Martin wins $39M Navy option for electronic warfare system

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $39 million option to upgrade an electronic warfare system for the Navy including new equipment and systems integration work.

29 companies win $855M Marine Corps logistics contract

The Marine Corps has made 30 awards to 29 companies under a $855 million contract that calls for logistics support services.

Lockheed wins $53M contract to integrate minehunting system

Lockheed Martin has won a contract with the Navy to maintain, test and integrate a minesweeping system onto Littoral Combat Ships.

Lockheed, Northrop move toward commercial markets

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman are both making a push into the commercial market, but history isn't in their favor. What might make things different this time around?

EPA IG kicks off audit of Lockheed cloud project

EPA's inspector general has kicked off an audit of the agency's recently completed migration of its email and collaboration software to the cloud.

Lockheed wins $112M contract for undersea warfare systems

Lockheed Martin has won a contract with the Navy to develop, integrate and produce undersea warfare systems for the Japanese government.

Lockheed wins $24M contract mod for Aegis Combat Systems

Lockheed Martin has won a contract with the Navy to exercise an option toward its Aegis Combat System engineering efforts.

Lockheed Martin and U.S. Army commission first microgrid

Lockheed Martin, in conjunction with the U.S. Army, has commissioned the first Defense Department grid-tied microgrid at Fort Bliss, Texas, which integrates both renewable resources and energy storage.

Are we ashamed of contractors killed in action?

We've been slow to recognize the sacrifices made by contractors working in warzones. One small group, led by two cops who have served, is trying to change that; however, it still begs the question, when will contractors get the recognization they deserve?

Lessons from Lockheed's $4.6B DISA GIG contract

Winning the job to manage DISA's Global Information Grid was big for Lockheed Martin. We get an inside look at how the company took over from the incumbent, and converted the work to a performance-based contract.

Contractors get second shot at $22.8B nuclear weapons contract

A GAO decision has reopened the competition for a lucrative contract to maintain and secure U.S. nuclear weapons after the losing bidders filed protests.

15 win $900M Navy command, control contract

Fifteen companies won a $900 million contract from the Space and Naval Ware Systems Center to provide a variety of services supporting command and control, intelligence and other combat systems.

Who won April's biggest contracts?

April was full of contract awards, having 15 more than in March. The month was also great for small businesses, with small business awards holding three of the top 10 slots. We count down April's big winners.

Lockheed nabs support contract for Navy combat center

Lockheed Martin has won a services contract to support the Navy's Center for Surface Combat Systems.

Lockheed wins $166.8M NASA contract extension

Lockheed Martin wins a $166.8 million contract extenstion to continue providing mission support services to NASA's manned spaceflight program. Extension boosts value of the contract to $1 billion.

Sequestration remains a mystery

Quarterly reports from Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics make it very clear that the impact of sequestration hasn't been fully felt yet, with the consensus being that 2013 might not be so bad, but 2014 might be a very different story.

Lockheed Martin nabs $217M contract to deliver joint information environment

Lockheed Martin has won a contract to deliver information technology support services in order to create a joint information environment for the Defense Department Chief Information Office.