BETHESDA, MD and DETROIT, MI, June 24, 2026 – Lockheed Martin and GM Defense have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to evaluate engineering, supply chain and production approaches that could strengthen America’s defense industrial base.
The effort, facilitated by the U.S. Department of War, will examine how commercial production could support defense requirements and accelerate readiness.
The collaboration brings together Lockheed Martin’s defense production expertise and General Motors’ industrial capabilities in commercial operations and engineering. The companies will focus on defense supply chains, design capabilities, and options to expand capacity using existing commercial infrastructure.
“America’s security depends not only on developing advanced technologies, but on our ability to produce them quickly, reliably and at scale,” said Frank St. John, chief operating officer, Lockheed Martin. “This collaboration brings together two leaders in American manufacturing and innovation to explore new ways to strengthen the defense industrial base, expand production capacity and accelerate delivery of critical capabilities for the United States and its allies.”
“Working together, GM Defense and Lockheed will further strengthen American manufacturing and national defense by driving greater speed, efficiency, and innovation in the aerospace and defense sectors,” said Steve duMont, president of GM Defense. “Over the coming weeks, we will be working to identify initial projects to pursue together.”
Source: Lockheed Martin
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin, based in Bethesda, MD, is an aerospace, defense, security, and technology company formed in 1995 through the merger of Lockheed Corp. and Martin Marietta. It serves the military and space sectors, including aeronautics, missiles and fire control, rotary and mission systems, and space programs such as the F-35 fighter jet, Patriot and THAAD defense systems, and the Orion spacecraft. The company employs about 120,000 people and operates worldwide.
About GM Defense LLC
GM Defense LLC is a defense and government technology company based in Concord, NC. It was re-established in 2017 as a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors. The company develops military vehicles, mobility systems, power systems and autonomous technologies. It adapts commercial automotive technologies for defense, security and government uses. Its products include tactical vehicles, integrated vehicle platforms, propulsion systems and mobility technologies. GM Defense serves military organizations, defense agencies and government customers in the United States and other markets. Its programs include the Infantry Squad Vehicle for the U.S. Army. The company also works on electric, hydrogen fuel cell and autonomous vehicle technologies for military use. GM Defense operates manufacturing and engineering facilities for defense programs.