Lockheed Martin, a leader in leveraging artificial intelligence for defense and aerospace, has announced the integration of IBM’s Granite large language models (LLMs) into its suite of AI Factory tools. These tools, used by over 10,000 developers and engineers within Lockheed Martin, are designed to streamline innovation and accelerate deployment timelines from months to weeks.
The AI Factory environment combines commercial best practices with robust end-to-end development pipelines and strict data governance. By incorporating IBM’s Granite LLMs, Lockheed Martin aims to enhance coding, language processing, reasoning, and customization capabilities for AI assistants and agents. This integration is set to advance national security missions, improve operational efficiency, and drive business transformation.
Dr Steven H. Walker, Lockheed Martin’s Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, highlighted the importance of combining commercial advancements with Lockheed Martin’s proven AI technologies. “To deliver the best AI capabilities to our customers, we continue to innovate and integrate the most advanced commercial technologies into our portfolio,” he stated.
IBM’s Vanessa Hunt, Technology General Manager for the U.S. federal market, emphasized the collaboration’s role in shaping the future of responsible AI in defense. “Working with Lockheed Martin allows us to harness the power of Granite LLMs to address critical security needs while maintaining readiness, security, and societal values,” she said.
Lockheed Martin’s AI initiatives align with the U.S. Defense Department’s AI Ethics principles, focusing on responsibility, equity, traceability, reliability, and governance. The company has also developed an internal AI ethics training program to ensure its workforce applies AI responsibly and effectively. As global security challenges evolve, Lockheed Martin continues to provide cutting-edge solutions through partnerships with national security agencies, technology leaders, and international allies, cementing its role as a pioneer in 21st-century security innovation.
The company is a global aerospace, defense, and security company based in Bethesda, Maryland. With a rich history dating back over a century, Lockheed Martin is a leader in the development of advanced technology and innovative solutions for military and commercial applications.
The company operates through various segments, including Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space, providing a wide range of products and services such as aircraft, missile systems, satellite technologies, and cybersecurity solutions.
Renowned for its commitment to research and development, Lockheed Martin invests significantly in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and hypersonics, to enhance national security and address complex global challenges. With a workforce of approximately 114,000 employees, the company emphasizes diversity, sustainability, and corporate responsibility while maintaining strong partnerships with government agencies and international allies to ensure peace and stability worldwide.
