Formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), the partnership will explore opportunities to accelerate the delivery of critical capabilities by combining Lockheed Martin’s expertise in defense production with General Motors’ advanced commercial manufacturing capabilities.
The collaboration will focus on strengthening supply chains, advancing manufacturing and design processes, and evaluating ways to expand production capacity using high-rate commercial manufacturing infrastructure. Initial efforts will examine how proven commercial production approaches can be applied to meet defense requirements and improve production readiness.
“America’s security depends not only on developing advanced technologies, but on our ability to produce them quickly, reliably and at scale,” said Frank St. John, Chief Operating Officer, Lockheed Martin. “This collaboration brings together two leaders in American manufacturing and innovation to explore new ways to strengthen the defense industrial base, expand production capacity and accelerate delivery of critical capabilities for the United States and its allies.”
“Working together, GM Defense and Lockheed will further strengthen American manufacturing and national defense by driving greater speed, efficiency, and innovation in the aerospace and defense sectors,” said Steve duMont, President of GM Defense. “Over the coming weeks, we will be working to identify initial projects to pursue together.”
The initiative reflects increasing demand for greater production capacity, supply chain resilience, and manufacturing agility across the defense sector. By integrating commercial and defense expertise, the companies aim to accelerate production timelines while maintaining the quality, performance, and reliability required for mission-critical systems.
