# Lockheed Martin

> Lockheed Martin is the world's largest defense contractor, advancing research in hypersonics, directed energy, space systems, and AI-enabled autonomy. Its advanced development arm Skunk Works collaborates with universities on materials and propulsion.

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**Industry:** Aerospace & Defense
**R&D spend:** $1.5B
**Academic collaborations:** 280
**Patents:** 9,000