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How can this company hold so much power and gov contracts?
Lockheed Martin's origin story traces back to two separate companies that eventually merged.
The first, the Lockheed Corporation, was founded in 1912 by Allan and Malcolm Loughead as the Alco Hydro-Aeroplane Company, which later became the Lockheed Aircraft Company. Lockheed gained prominence with its innovative aircraft designs, particularly during World War II.
The second, Martin Marietta, was formed in 1961 from the merger of the Glenn L. Martin Company, a pioneering aerospace firm established in 1917, and the American-Marietta Corporation, a chemical and materials company. Martin Marietta played a significant role in the U.S. space program, contributing to rocket and missile technology.
In 1995, Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta merged to create Lockheed Martin, forming one of the world's largest aerospace, defense, and security companies.
The merger combined Lockheed's advanced aircraft technology with Martin Marietta's expertise in missiles and space systems, establishing the company as a global leader in the aerospace industry.
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2024-08-25 21:14:22Event JSON
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