Lockheed Martin SWOT and PESTLE Analysis
COMPANY PROFILE -Lockheed Martin
Business Sector :Aerospace and Defense
Operating Geography :United States, North America, Global
About Lockheed Martin :
Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company which was formed by merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta Corporation in 1995. It operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), Rotary and Mission System (RMS) and Space. It engages in research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. It is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland and employees around 114,000 people worldwide as of early 2023. The major part of its sales come from the U.S. Department of Defence and it is also a leading contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The company has 590+ facilities in 50 states throughout the U.S.; internationally, business locations in 52 nations and territories.
Lockheed Martin’s mission statement as per their website is “To solve complex challenges, advance scientific discovery and deliver innovative solutions to help its customers keep people safe.” Lockheed Martin’s vision statement is to “Be the global leader in supporting our customers' missions, strengthening security and advancing scientific discovery.”
Lockheed Martin Revenue :
US $67,044 million - FY ended Dec 31st 2021 (year-on-year growth of 9.33%)
US $65,398 million - FY ended Dec 31st 2020
Competitive Analysis of Lockheed Martin
1. Strong product portfolio 2. Provides customers with multi-layered and integrated air and missile defence 3. Huge scale of organization 4. Technological expertise and R&D 5. Consistently strong financial and operational performance 6. Cutting competitive advantage due to technological innovations | 1. Heavy dependence on U.S. Government |
1. Rising demand of defence equipment 2. Expanding product line with AI 3. Opportunities in acquiring international firms 4. Strategic collaborations to strengthen operations 5. Eyeing growth and partnerships in India to strengthen presence in the local Defence sector | 1. Increased domestic as well as international competition 2. Cyber or other security threats 3. Highly regulated aerospace business |
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Detailed SWOT Analysis of Lockheed Martin
Strength
1. Strong product portfolio: With more than 200 specialized products that Lockheed Martin offers, its product portfolio is strong enough. It has products not just for air, water and land but space as well. Advanced Train management system, Laser weapon system, Aegis combat system, Warfare Destroyer, Surveillance radars, Airborne Lab, Tactical missile system, Logistic information system, Training systems, Simulators, Combat trainer, Cognitive control and demand, Common Vehicle, Cyber warfare, Fighters, Transceivers, GPS, Hybrid Airship, Ballistic Missiles, Spectrograph, Meteorological instruments, Oceanographic instruments, Helicopters are few products just to mention. Moreover, it has starting working towards adding onto new products to this portfolio with its research in neuroscience for brain simulators as well. In area of artificial intelligence, it is researching to enhance existing products’ capabilities by infusing it with AI. In area of cyber security as well, it is creating systems which are safer and difficult to crack. Such a wide and diverse range of products under single name, Lockheed Martin, is its biggest strength.
2. Provides customers with multi-layered and integrated air and missile defense: Lockheed Martin is known for its multi-layered and integrated air and missile defence systems viz. PAC-3, Aegis Combat System, THAAD, etc. These systems continue to improve and serve as the strengths of Lockheed Martin. PAC-3, a high-velocity interceptor, defends against incoming threats, including tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft. A contract worth $944 was won by Missiles and Fire Control or MFC for production and delivery of PAC-3 which shows the continued demand for these systems in the market. Apart from this, a plan to purchase the Aegis Combat System from Rotary and Mission Systems or RMS which are used to intercept a medium-range ballistic missile and track and destroy multiple live targets were approved by Japan’s cabinet. THAAD or Terminal High Altitude Area Defence system also came up with its first intermediate range ballistic missile intercept, and the 15th successful intercept in 15 attempts for the THAAD system since 2005. THAAD system continues to prove its ability to intercept and destroy many classes of ballistic missile threats to protect citizens, deployed forces, allies, and international partners around the globe.
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Major Brands :
- F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter
- C-130 Hercules
- F-16 Fighting Falcon
- F-22 Raptor
- C-5M Super Galaxy
Key Business Segments / Diversification :
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References used in Lockheed Martin SWOT & PESTLE Analysis Report
1. Annual Report - https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed-martin/eo/documents/annual-reports/lockheed-martin-annual-report-2021.pdf
2. Website - https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/index.html
3. Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky Bags $657M to Supply Black Hawk Helicopters - https://www.tipranks.com/news/lockheed-martins-sikorsky-bags-657m-to-supply-black-hawk-helicopters
4. Lockheed Martin, Red Hat Collaborate To Advance Artificial Intelligence For Military Missions - https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2022-10-25-Lockheed-Marti-Red-Hat-Collaborate-Advance-Artificial-Intelligence-Military-Missions
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