Lockheed Martin to Acquire Ultra Maritime Solutions
July 6, 2026
Lockheed Martin signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime, a global undersea warfare and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) defense company, for $3.45 billion. The deal is intended to expand Lockheed Martin’s ability to deliver sonar solutions across next-generation maritime platforms, with Ultra Maritime joining Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems business area upon closing.
- Buyers
- Lockheed Martin
- Targets
- Ultra Maritime
- Sellers
- Ultra Electronics, Advent
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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