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Lockheed Martin’s Defense Flywheel: Strategic Missiles, Space Systems, and Long-Term Revenue Visibility!

Lockheed Martin reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2025, showcasing both achievements and challenges in their operations. The company experienced robust demand for its defense technologies, with a record backlog of $194 billion, approximately 2.5 times its annual sales, demonstrating resilient global interest in its products. This strong demand propelled Lockheed Martin’s sales to grow by 6% year-over-year, indicating healthy revenue streams. In addition to strong sales performance, the company generated $6.9 billion in free cash flow, surpassing its previous expectations even after pre-funding pension obligations with $900 million. Investments in capital and independent research and development totaled $3.5 billion, reflecting Lockheed Martin’s commitment to technological innovation and production capacity enhancement. Operationally, the company made notable strides, such as delivering a record number of F-35 fighter jets and PAC-3 MSE interceptors.