Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the Rapid Solutions business of Amentum, an engineering and technology solutions company. Rapid Solutions has proven experience as a multi-domain provider of key technologies, including airborne and space Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), advanced communications, and tactical systems to meet the nation’s most critical security challenges. Its portfolio complements Lockheed Martin’s reputation for rapidly advancing capabilities and investment in strengthening the defense industrial base.
“This acquisition of the Rapid Solutions business within Amentum, a respected organization for both its technology and talent, will enhance how we deliver essential capabilities to our customers’ critical missions,” said Tahllee Baynard, vice president of Ignite at Lockheed Martin. “Together, Rapid Solutions’ Electronically Steered Array and Lockheed Martin’s demonstrated production capability and discipline as a prime integrator will provide the industry with a strong cost and value proposition to foster competition and help us support national security missions.”
With the addition of Amentum’s Rapid Solutions team, Lockheed Martin is staying true to its commitment to deliver customers seamless, integrated solutions with an increased sense of urgency. Its focus on driving continuous innovation across the defense industrial base is a priority, as the business looks to support and lead national security initiatives including Golden Dome for America.
Upon closing, the team will become part of the corporation’s Space business area.
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