Lockheed Martin UK

Shaping UK Deterrence and Fuelling Innovation

Enduring Partnership. Trusted Defence 

Lockheed Martin UK has an 85-year history in the United Kingdom, since it established its first facility to support the RAF in World War Two.

Today, Lockheed Martin’s presence in the UK sustains over 20,000 UK jobs and contributes an average of £2 Billion to the UK economy annually. From mail sorting technology to helping build the UK's first commercial spaceport, from supporting the UK’s strategic deterrent to building key parts of every F-35, we support the UK's defence, security and prosperity. Learn more about our presence in the UK here.

Black Hawk UK Partnership
UK F-35

Space - an engine for growth

A new era of UK space is taking shape. We're here to help turn ambition into reality—bringing our global expertise across orbital defence, space manufacturing  and regional growth to Britain.

The F-35 advantage

F-35 sits at the heart of the transatlantic alliance of NATO nations and is the most advanced combat aircraft in the world.

More than 800 UK suppliers contribute to the most advanced combat air programme in the world, helping to deliver unrivalled capability and interoperability to the UK and 19 global allies.

UK F-35

Delivering 21st Century Deterrence to the UK

 

·       Fast-moving threats require agile deterrence with compatible platforms. 21st Century Security® isn’t just an updated system, but a new standard of architecture and open-system integration. Our allied partners require deterrence platforms that are interoperable and networked into an ecosystem designed for a new standard of connected protection. Learn more about 21st Century Security®  here.

 

Your career with us

A career with Lockheed Martin not only means a competitive salary and benefits package, but also includes inspiring career development opportunities, a real commitment to work/life balance and a working environment that truly supports your ability to excel.

We have 30 sites across the UK including our Corporate Headquarters in London.

In the News   ___

 

 

Sunderland And London Pupils Had A Blast At Space Camp

 

Sunderland And London Pupils Had A Blast At Space Camp

Lockheed Martin joined forces with the National Space Academy and Viasat, Inc. and hosted dozens of young people at a week-long Space Camp at the University of Sunderland.

UK Needs To Be Prepared For The Needs Of Space

 

UK Needs To Be Prepared For The Needs Of Space

Young people in the UK can enjoy a fruitful, exciting and lucrative career in the space industry – if the foundations are now put in place to give them the right qualifications and skills.

UK Ministry Of Defence Awards Lockheed Martin Contract To Develop A Flexible Satellite Mission Control System

 

UK Ministry Of Defence Awards Lockheed Martin Contract To Develop A Flexible Satellite Mission Control System

The BEROE programme will help enable control of the country’s future ISTARI constellation.

Feature Stories   ___
Feb 12, 2026
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Spotlighting one of our first hand success stories – Katie. She kicked off her journey with a Business Management T Level at college, then joined as a Level 4 Commercial Apprenticeship at Lockheed Martin.
Feb 11, 2026
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From the classroom to working on a critical defence capability - meet Henry, one of our Project Management Apprentices. Our Apprenticeships here aren’t just about learning – they’re designed to help grow confidence, learn new skills, and build long-term careers.
Dec 04, 2025
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The role the space sector is playing in driving economic growth in the United Kingdom was highlighted this week at Space-Comm Scotland, the industry gathering held at Glasgow’s SEC.
Additional Information   ___

Media Contacts:

Andrew Boyle
andrew.1.boyle@global.lmco.com
+44 (0) 7810 858751

Lockheed Martin UK Corporate Headquarters:
+44 (0) 207 823 0700