Lockheed Martin UK
Lockheed Martin UK is the UK-based arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation and has operated in the country for nearly 80 years. Headquartered in London, we employ approximately 1,800 people at more than 20 sites across the country.
From mail sorting technology to helping build the UK’s first commercial spaceport, our innovations and partnerships help solve some of the world’s most complex challenges, contributing to the UK’s defence, security and prosperity.
In 2018, Lockheed Martin committed £2.9 billion to UK industry, supporting approximately 20,000 jobs in almost 700 companies, 76% of which are Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs)
In addition, the F-35 programme, which Lockheed Martin is leading, will generate US$1bn per year for the UK economy at its peak, with 15% of every jet produced being made in the UK, securing a further 24,000 jobs.
The people of Lockheed Martin are critical to our success as a business – their work making a difference, every day. Our customers rely on their skills, knowledge and passion to deliver, time and time again. We are a diverse and inclusive organisation offering exciting careers for apprentices, interns, graduates and experienced professionals alike.
Capabilities
Armoured Vehicles
Our manufacturing facilities in Bedfordshire are where we design, develop and deliver turrets for the British Army’s AJAX vehicles.
F-35 Lightning II
The F-35 is providing game changing, 5th generation capability to the UK Armed Forces but the programme is also bringing billions of dollars to UK industry.
Space
With decades of experience delivering global communications, weather forecasting, space exploration and national security, we want to play a key role in growing the UK’s space industry.
Joint Ventures
Ascent
Ascent, a 50/50 joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Babcock International is delivering the UK’s Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) which provides training for all UK Armed Forces pilots and rear crew.
UK Seabed Resources
A wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin UK, UK Seabed Resources, in partnership with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, holds licences and contracts to explore an area of the Pacific sea floor for mineral-rich polymetallic nodules.