Lockheed expects delays to drive sequestration cuts

Lockheed Martin Corp. reported relatively flat results, but the company is tracking sequestration closely, and expects most of the cuts to come through contract delays instead of cancellations and modifications.

Lockheed to host cyber defense exercise

Lockheed Martin is going to host a cyber defense exercise that will pit emerging cyber leaders from the U.S. and Canadian military service academies against experts from the National Security Agency as part of the annual Cyber Defense Exercise.

15 win $900M Navy C5ISR contract

Fifteen companies have won a $900 million contract with the Navy for lifecycle support of interoperable command and control systems. Who's getting ready to compete for millions in task orders?

Lockheed wins $146M contract for simulation system

Lockheed Martin won a $146 million contract with the Army to design advanced simulation-based training system that combines seven command and battle staff training tools into a single system.

Who won March's biggest contracts?

March 2013 was filled with huge contracts, and the awards came from many different places, going to both large and small businesses. Who won the biggest contracts of March 2013?

Lockheed names three execs to Australian board

Lockheed Martin has named three executives to its Australian board of director, in a move that coincides with recent news that the contracting giant is looking to buy another Australian IT company.

Lockheed wins $65M modernization option for Japan's Aegis system

Lockheed Martin has been awarded an option worth $65 million to modernize Japan's Aegis weapons systems.

Lockheed wins options for electronic warfare work

Lockheed Martin has won a $30 million contract option for the Navy's acquisition program that will upgrade its current electronic warfare system.

Is quantum computing the next big thing?

With companies like Lockheed, HP, IBM and Microsoft pumping money into quantum computing, and the CIA contributing millions to its development, can we be that far from a major breakthrough?

Lockheed wins $27.4M to restructure contract options for Navy

Lockheed Martin has won a contract with the Navy to restructure the contract options related to a contract in support of their electronic warfare system.

Lockheed continues diversification push

Lockheed Martin is looking to buy another IT company in Australia, as it continues to execute its diversification strategy.

Big leadership changes mark first half of fiscal 2013

At the half way mark, 2013 has seen a plethora of changes among the senior leadership ranks of some of the largest government contracts. What do you think is behind all of the changes and are more to come?

Nearly 250 take Lockheed buyout

Lockheed Martin had nearly 250 mid-level managers take a voluntary buyout as it works to adjust its workforce levels.

Lockheed wins $250M as part of Wyle's NASA team

As part of Wyle's team, Lockheed Martin has won a $250 million contract to assist Wyle with its work under NASA's Human Health and Performance Contract, including work on the Internatioanl Space Station.

Lockheed's 5-part succession plan

In a market that has become hyper competitive, developing talent should be a top priority. We draw some lessons from Lockheed Martin's succession process, and its emphasis on identifying future leaders of the company.

Linda Gooden's fortunate career path detour

In part two of our Q&A with Lockheed Martin's Linda Gooden, she talks about her roots, and what the future might hold.

Lockheed's Linda Gooden shares the lessons of her career

As she approaches retirement, Lockheed Martin's Linda Gooden shares the challenges, triumphs and principles that shaped her career leading the largest IT contractor in the government market.

Do you have a diversification plan?

Lockheed Martin and IBM Corp. look further afield to leverage their technologies. Their strategies provide a lesson for the rest of the market, for those looking for new ways to leverage what they've got.

Who made February's biggest hires?

In just 28 days, February was a busy month with companies from CACI to QinetiQ making some major personnel moves. Who went where, and how should you update your contacts?

$390M border security contract moves forward

The Homeland Security Department is close to the demonstration phase on a $390 million contract to develop a network to protect U.S. borders.