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Breaking News | Lockheed Martin Acquires Ultra Maritime for $3.45B in Anti-Submarine Warfare Push
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Lockheed takes on $3.45B acquisition at 2.8% of market cap to fill gaps in exportable sonar and torpedo defense; deal expands Rotary and Mission Systems into international ASW markets where China's submarine fleet growth is driving allied procurement.
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What happened
Lockheed Martin agreed to acquire Ultra Maritime from private equity firm Advent International for $3.45 billion. Ultra Maritime specializes in anti-submarine warfare technology including sonobuoys, towed and hull-mounted sonar arrays, torpedo defense countermeasures, and autonomous maritime sensors. The business supplies navies in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Australia. Upon closing, Ultra Maritime will integrate into Lockheed's Rotary and Mission Systems division. Advent acquired Ultra in 2022 and has since expanded its industrial capacity and autonomous solutions portfolio. Citi advised Lockheed; Guggenheim and JPMorgan advised Advent on the sell side.
What to watch
Integration execution within Rotary and Mission Systems - prior Lockheed acquisitions have faced margin pressure during ramp periods
Export license approvals for Ultra's towed sonar and sonobuoy product lines to non-Five Eyes allies
Impact on Lockheed's capital allocation priorities - company has historically maintained dividend growth and opportunistic buybacks
Also Worth Watching
Raytheon's undersea warfare portfolio competes directly with Lockheed's expanded sonar capabilities post-Ultra; RTX supplies towed array systems to U.S. and allied navies and may face pricing pressure as Lockheed scales exportable ASW offerings into Five Eyes and Pacific allies. RTX (RTX Corporation $199.25 (+3.9%) - )
Company Overview
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace and defense contractor that designs, manufactures, and services advanced aircraft, missile systems, space platforms, and defense technologies. The company generates revenue through long-cycle government contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and allied governments, supplemented by aftermarket services and software.
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Lockheed Martin Corp
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At close: Jul 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
Market Cap:
$124.58B
Volume:
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52w High:
$692.00
P/E Ratio:
24.83
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