The companies said the collaboration will enable real-time aircraft performance monitoring, predictive maintenance, optimised logistics support and improved mission availability. These capabilities are aimed at extending operational lifespan and improving readiness across the fleet.
“This collaboration between Lockheed Martin and MANTECH will generate a unified team of strengths, capable of creating resilient sustainment ecosystems that can be projected to America and its allies around the world,” said Nicholas Smythe, vice president of Business Development for Sustainment at Lockheed Martin. “This partnership delivers the real-time performance needed to maximize the readiness and operational lifespan of the U.S. combat aircraft fleet,” said David Hathaway, president of MANTECH’s Defense Sector.
The effort combines Lockheed Martin’s AI Factory with MANTECH’s experience in defence analytics, enterprise modernisation and secure mission integration. According to the companies, this approach is designed to accelerate reliability, readiness and operational efficiency across U.S. forces.
