Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin, founded in 1995 through the merger of Lockheed Corporation (1912) and Martin Marietta (1919), is a U.S.-based civilian aerospace and defense contractor. Key activities encompass advanced aircraft development via its renowned Skunk Works division, including stealth fighters like the F-117 Nighthawk and F-35 Lightning II. In UAP/UFO contexts, allegations persist of secret programs reverse-engineering non-human craft, such as Tic Tac UAPs at Skunk Works facilities like Air Force Plant 42, with claims from whistleblowers like David Grusch implicating Lockheed in multi-decade exotic tech efforts. Official reports like AARO's 2024 review find no evidence of such government-sanctioned extraterrestrial programs. Notable achievements include pioneering jet aviation and hypersonic technologies. Currently, it remains a leading defense firm amid ongoing UAP disclosure debates.