GM Defense and Lockheed Martin Partner on Production

General Motors and defense contractor Lockheed Martin have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the production of critical military systems, an alliance facilitated by the U.S. Department of Defense and announced on June 16, 2026. The agreement is structured as a memorandum of understanding between GM's defense subsidiary and Lockheed Martin.

The collaboration is designed to combine Lockheed Martin’s defense production expertise with General Motors’ industrial capabilities in high-rate commercial manufacturing and engineering. Initial efforts will focus on exploring ways to enhance production readiness, strengthen defense supply chains, and apply proven commercial manufacturing techniques to meet defense production requirements. Specific projects have not yet been finalized, but officials stated they will work to identify initial projects in the coming weeks.

Company executives framed the partnership as a response to growing demands on the U.S. defense industrial base, citing recent conflicts that have strained military stockpiles. They emphasized the need not just for advanced technology but for the capacity to produce it at scale. Lockheed Martin’s chief...