Lockheed Martin Navy Contract Overview
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $9.58 million U.S. Navy contract modification to support combat system ship integration and testing for littoral combat ships and unmanned surface vessels. The award was announced by the Department of Defense and is managed by Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C.
The contract was issued to Lockheed Martin Corp., Rotary and Mission Systems, based in Moorestown, New Jersey. It modifies a previously awarded contract and exercises options related to combat system integration, testing, and support across both crewed and uncrewed naval platforms.
This effort supports ongoing U.S. Navy modernization priorities focused on distributed maritime operations and the integration of unmanned systems into fleet operations.
Scope of Work and Platform Focus
Under the contract modification, Lockheed Martin will perform combat system ship integration and testing activities on two key naval platform types.
The first is the U.S. Navy’s littoral combat ship fleet. LCS platforms are designed for operations in near-shore environments and are used for missions such as surface warfare, mine countermeasures, and maritime security.
The second focus area is unmanned surface vessels. These platforms are increasingly central to Navy plans for expanding maritime awareness, reducing risk to crewed ships, and enabling distributed sensor and weapon networks.
The contract supports system-level integration, testing, and validation activities to ensure combat systems operate effectively across these platforms. While specific systems are not detailed in the award notice, Lockheed Martin is a long-standing provider of naval combat system integration services for surface ships and unmanned platforms.
Work Locations and Schedule
Work under the $9.58 million contract will be performed across multiple U.S. locations, reflecting the distributed nature of naval integration and testing efforts.
The primary work sites include Seattle, Washington, accounting for 45 percent of the effort, and Moorestown, New Jersey, accounting for 32 percent. Additional work will take place in San Diego, California, Camden, New Jersey, Pascagoula, Mississippi, Jacksonville, Florida, Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Marinette, Wisconsin.
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});The contract work is expected to be completed by February 2027, aligning with the Navy’s broader timeline for fielding integrated combat capabilities across crewed and unmanned surface platforms.
Funding Breakdown and Contract Structure
The modification is structured as a cost-plus-incentive-fee and cost-only award. This structure is commonly used for complex integration and testing efforts where technical risk and evolving requirements are present.
At the time of award, $1.5 million in fiscal 2026 other procurement Navy funds will be obligated, representing 88 percent of the total. An additional $195,057 from fiscal 2025 other procurement Navy funds, representing 12 percent, will also be obligated.
The Department of Defense noted that these funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year, providing funding stability across the contract performance period.
Strategic Context for the U.S. Navy
This Lockheed Martin Navy contract supports the service’s push to integrate unmanned surface vessels alongside traditional warships. The Navy has identified unmanned systems as critical enablers for future maritime operations, particularly in contested environments.
Combat system integration and testing are essential steps in ensuring that sensors, command systems, and mission software can operate reliably across mixed fleets of crewed and uncrewed vessels.
Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems business unit has a long history of supporting naval combat systems, making it a key industry partner for these efforts.
Contracting Authority
Naval Sea Systems Command, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity for the award. NAVSEA oversees the design, construction, maintenance, and modernization of U.S. Navy ships and systems, and plays a central role in surface fleet integration efforts.
