Bloomberg
• Siddharth Philip
Lockheed Martin Ventures earmarks $100M for European defense firms; missiles unit targets higher margins via Pentagon framework
Lockheed Martin is signaling a broader ramp-up in defense demand: its venture arm plans $100M in investments in European firms focused on emerging technologies including quantum computing and sensing, autonomy, and advanced manufacturing. In parallel, the company raised confidence in growth as Missile and Fire Control moves toward “higher than historic” margins supported by Pentagon framework agreements, alongside improved 2026 outlook and strong backlog.
