Lockheed Martin UK Ltd is the British arm of Lockheed Martin, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defence companies. Operating in the UK for more than 80 years, it delivers advanced technology, engineering and support services across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. The company plays a significant role in strengthening the UK’s defence capability, supporting national‑security priorities and contributing to the wider industrial base.
Its current UK portfolio includes major programmes such as the F‑35 Lightning II, C‑130J support, space‑domain awareness systems, mission‑system integration and advanced training solutions. Lockheed Martin UK also works closely with the Ministry of Defence and industry partners on next‑generation technologies, including missile‑defence systems, digital command‑and‑control platforms and space‑based capabilities. The company continues to invest in innovation, sovereign skills and long‑term industrial partnerships.
Lockheed Martin UK employs thousands of people across sites in Bedfordshire, Hampshire, Scotland and Wales, with a strong focus on engineering excellence, apprenticeships and STEM outreach. The organisation highlights its commitment to developing future talent, supporting local communities and contributing to the UK’s economic resilience. Its approach combines global expertise with deep local integration, ensuring it can meet the evolving needs of UK defence and security customers.
The company is also a committed supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, publicly recognising the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to its workforce. Lockheed Martin UK states that it is dedicated to fair treatment, inclusive employment practices and ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community face no disadvantage in recruitment or career progression. It also highlights its support for reservists and veteran transition, aligning with its broader values of service, responsibility and long‑term partnership with the UK Armed Forces.