Lockheed Martin is a global security, aerospace, and technology company primarily engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Founded in 1995, the company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and operates through four primary business segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), and Space. As per Lockheed Martin corporate description, it is one of the largest defense contractors in the world. The company's Aeronautics business area is home to an extensive portfolio of aircrafts and related technologies. It includes tactical fighters, airlift and air mobility services, unmanned systems, and related technologies. The Missiles and Fire Control segment provides air and missile defense systems, tactical missiles, and combat maneuver systems among other services.
The Rotary and Mission Systems segment is focused on design, manufacture, service and support for a variety of military and commercial helicopters; ship and submarine mission and combat systems; mission systems and sensors for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft; sea and land-based missile defense systems; radar systems; the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS); simulation and training services; and unmanned systems and technologies. The Space segment is engaged in the research and development, design, engineering and production of satellites, strategic and defensive missile systems and space transportation systems.