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Lockheed Martin vs Airbus Defence and Space

[Prime Contractor] LMT

Lockheed Martin

World's largest defence contractor, specializing in aerospace, defence, arms, security, and advanced technologies. Known for the F-35 Lightning II, F-22 Raptor, and numerous missile systems.

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[Prime Contractor] AIR

Airbus Defence and Space

Division of Airbus focused on military aircraft, space systems, and defence electronics. Major European defence prime.

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Lockheed Martin and Airbus Defence and Space compared
Field Lockheed Martin Airbus Defence and Space
Headquarters Bethesda, Maryland, USA Munich, Germany
Country United States Germany
Founded 1995 2014
Type Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
Parent company — —
Employees 116,000+ 35,000+
Revenue $67.6 billion (2023) €11.4 billion (2023)
Listed NYSE: LMT PAR: AIR
Website lockheedmartin.com (opens in a new tab) airbus.com (opens in a new tab)

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Revenue

Lockheed Martin$67.6 billion (2023)
Airbus Defence and Space€11.4 billion (2023)

Employees

Lockheed Martin116,000+
Airbus Defence and Space35,000+

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