Lockheed unit trims 250 workers amid cuts in other divisions

In one of several measures to increase what it calls operational efficiency, Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Solutions has trimmed its employee base by 250.

Is Virginia going to steal Lockheed's HQ from Maryland?

Believing that states ought to compete, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell wants to lure Lockheed Martin to the Old Dominion and away from Maryland.

Lockheed locks up purchase of VA medical services provider

Lockheed Martin Corp. has completed its acquisition of QTC Holdings Inc., a provider of outsourced medical evaluation services to the Veterans Affairs Department. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Lockheed tops all DOD contractors, analysis finds

Lockheed Martin Corp. topped all Defense Department contractors with about $12.5 billion in 6,334 contracts and contract modifications in 2010, according to an exclusive Aviation Week Intelligence Network analysis.

More layoffs for Lockheed

Company's aeronautics business announces cuts to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Bids due for $4.6B DISA networking contract

DISA closes in on bidders for its Global Information Grid Services Management Operations contract.

Lockheed wins $791M contract for AF combat systems IT

Work includes integrating commercial, open source and government software components.

Lockheed to cut 340 employees, 190 voluntarily

Lockheed Martin Corp. will reduce its human resources roles by some 340 employees, more than half of whom accepted a corporate buyout, the company announced Sept. 8.

SAIC protests $850M Army contracts, defense publication reports

Science Applications International Corp. filed a protest Aug. 26 against the Army's award of Ground Combat Vehicle technology development contracts to two teams led by BAE Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems.

Lockheed makes a health IT acquisition

Lockheed Martin Corp. is acquiring QTC Holdings Inc., a provider of outsourced medical evaluation services to the government. Move builds Lockheed's health IT portfolio.

Contractors share $900M prize to develop the Army's smart combat vehicle

Two teams of contractors, one led by BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman and another by General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin Corp., share a $900 million contract to develop the technology for the Army's smart combat vehicle.

Tech companies to offer jobs, training to unemployed vets

IT companies pledge to answer the president's challenge to help 100,000 vets.

Lockheed signs energy-performance contract with DOE

Energy's agreement with Lockheed Martin is the first to use an energy-savings contract for data center consolidation and IT enhancements.

Lockheed tasked with boosting TSA airport screening technology

Lockheed Martin Corp. will provide the Transportation Security Administration with new passenger screening and security equipment across the east and central United States under two, two-year regional task orders worth a combined $72 million.

Lockheed, Northrop reach milestone in multi-billion dollar competition

Navy CANES project to consolidate ship-based networks heads for the next phase in the battle between the two defense giants.

Lockheed Martin increases sales in tough quarter

Lockheed was able to increase sales, but its information technology business saw a dip.

Lockheed plans layoffs of 6,500 employees

The company plans to reduce corportate support staff as it continues to hunt for savings.

Will defense firms miss the economic comeback?

Editor Nick Wakeman looks at a Forbes commentary that forecasts gloom for the biggest defense players.

Lockheed Martin announces more job cuts

Defense contractor announced June 30 that it will cut an additional 1,500 jobs from its airplane-making sector.

Lockheed Martin announces executive shuffle

Lockheed Martin Corp. has reassigned a number of its executives with the goal of strengthening the company's performance on high-priority programs. All of the moves will take effect Aug. 1.