Lockheed Martin Corporation
Lockheed Martin is the largest US defence prime and a long-standing India partner across transport aircraft, naval helicopters, and missiles. Indian inventory includes: 5 (originally 6, one crashed) C
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At a Glance
- Headquarters
- Bethesda, Maryland, USA
- Type
- Company (listed)
- Founded
- 1995 (merger of Lockheed Corp and Martin Marietta); legacy Lockheed Corp founded 1912
- India entity
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- Listed
- NYSE: LMT
- Key India role
- Lockheed Martin is the largest US defence prime and a long-standing India partner across transport aircraft, naval helicopters, and missiles. Indian inventory includes: 5 (originally 6, one crashed) C
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What It Is
Lockheed Martin is the largest US defence prime and a long-standing India partner across transport aircraft, naval helicopters, and missiles. Indian inventory includes: 5 (originally 6, one crashed) C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters with IAF No. 77 Squadron 'Veiled Vipers' (with $328M fleet support contract signed Aug 2021); 24 MH-60R Seahawks for the Indian Navy with $905M initial contract (May 2020) and ₹7,995 crore follow-on deal (Dec 2025) — deliveries ongoing; and Javelin anti-tank missiles (Lockheed-Raytheon JV) under emergency procurement — 60 launchers + 100 missiles for ₹292 crore ($93M) signed August 2026. Lockheed offers F-21 (F-16V derivative) for India's MRFA 114-fighter tender; Lockheed-Tata Advanced Systems signed agreement Sep 2024 to expand C-130J opportunities in India including potential final assembly line.
Deployments & Procurement
5 documented India deployment(s)/procurement(s).
| Agency | Context | Year | Quantity / Note | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Air Force (C-130J) | C-130J-30 Super Hercules fleet support contract (5-year, $328M); aircraft operated by No. 77 Squadron at Hindon | 2021 | 5 (originally 6, 1 crashed) | [1][2][3] |
| Indian Navy (MH-60R Seahawks) | Initial 24-aircraft $905M contract (May 2020); ₹7,995 crore follow-on deal for additional support (Dec 2025) | 2020-2025 | 24 | [1][2][3] |
| Indian Army (Javelin emergency procurement) | 60 launchers + 100 missiles ordered for ₹292 crore (~$93M) under emergency procurement | 2026 | 60 launchers + 100 missiles | [1][2][3] |
| Tata Advanced Systems (C-130J partnership) | Agreement to expand C-130J Super Hercules opportunities in India including potential final assembly line | 2024 | n/a (agreement) | [1][2][3] |
| BDL (Javelin JV co-production MOU) | Lockheed-Raytheon Javelin JV signed co-production MOU with BDL Feb 2020 | 2020 | n/a (MOU) | [1][2][3] |
Import Dependencies
Not analysed in this dossier.
Intelligence Assessment
Methodology: /research/methodology/
FAQ
How many C-130J Super Hercules does the Indian Air Force operate?
The Indian Air Force originally ordered 6 C-130J-30 Super Hercules (contract signed 2008, deliveries 2010-2014) for No. 77 Squadron 'Veiled Vipers' at Hindon AFS. One aircraft crashed near Gwalior in March 2014, leaving 5 operational. In August 2021 Lockheed Martin was awarded a 5-year, $328M contract to support the fleet.
What is the value of the Indian Navy's MH-60R Seahawk deal?
The Indian Navy contracted 24 MH-60R Seahawks (Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin) for $904-905 million in May 2020 via the US FMS route. A follow-on ₹7,995 crore (~$950M) deal was signed in November/December 2025 for additional support and equipment. Deliveries have been ongoing since 2024.
Has India ordered Javelin anti-tank missiles?
Yes. Under emergency procurement, the Indian Army signed a ₹292 crore (~$93 million) deal in August 2026 for 60 Javelin launchers and 100 missiles from the Lockheed-Raytheon Javelin JV. A co-production MOU with Bharat Dynamics Limited was signed earlier (Feb 2020).
Open Questions
- Import-dependency table not published on the listing; component-level analysis pending.
- Re-verify “status” against primary Indian sources (MoD/PIB/DRDO/OEM) next cycle.
Sources
- src-01Officialhttps://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/international/india.html
Lockheed Martin India corporate page
- src-02Officialhttps://news.lockheedmartin.com/lockheed-martin-awarded-5-year-contract-to-support-indian-air-force-c-130j-super-hercules-airlifter-fleet
Lockheed awarded 5-year contract to support IAF C-130J fleet ($328M)
- src-03Crediblehttps://cobbcountycourier.com/2021/08/lockheed-martin-iaf-contract
Confirms $328M IAF C-130J support contract
- src-04Officialhttps://news.lockheedmartin.com/2024-09-10-Lockheed-Martin-and-Tata-Advanced-Systems-Announce-Agreement-to-Expand-C-130J-Super-Hercules-Opportunities-in-India
Lockheed Martin-Tata Advanced Systems agreement to expand C-130J opportunities in India
- src-05Crediblehttps://www.janes.com/defence-intelligence-insights/defence-news/defence/lockheed-martin-awarded-usd904-million-contract-for-24-mh-60r-helicopters-for-india
Lockheed awarded $904M contract for 24 MH-60R helicopters for India
- src-06Crediblehttps://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/sikorsky-signs-905-million-deal-for-24-mh-60r-anti-submarine-helicopters-for-india/138177.article
Sikorsky signs $905M deal for 24 MH-60R anti-submarine helicopters for India
- src-07Crediblehttps://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india-seals-rs-7995-crore-deal-with-us-for-navys-mh-60r-helicopters/118352828.cms
India seals ₹7,995 crore deal with US for Navy's MH-60R helicopters
- src-08Crediblehttps://www.spsnavalforces.com/story/?id=609&h=India-to-Procure-24-MH-60R-Helicopters
India to procure 24 MH-60R helicopters — additional reporting
- src-08Crediblehttps://www.spsnavalforces.com/story/?id=609&h=India-to-Procure-24-MH-60R-Helicopters
India to procure 24 MH-60R helicopters — additional reporting
- src-09Crediblehttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/news/indias-javelin-buy-what-us-anti-tank-missile-adds-to-armys-arsenal/articleshow/133591334.cms
India buys 60 US Javelins for ₹292 crore to boost anti-tank firepower
- src-10Crediblehttps://www.dawn.com/news/2025768
India signs deal with US to buy Javelin anti-tank missile systems
- src-11Officialhttps://news.lockheedmartin.com/2020-02-06-Javelin-Joint-Venture-Signs-Co-Production-Memorandum-of-Understanding-with-Indias-Bharat-Dynamics-Limited
Javelin JV co-production MOU with BDL
- src-12Officialhttps://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/f-21.html
F-21 product page — Lockheed Martin's India-specific MRFA offer
- src-13Crediblehttps://www.eurasiantimes.com/us-offered-f-21-to-india-for-mrfa-contract-it-operated
US offers F-21 to India for MRFA contract
- src-14Crediblehttps://www.ajaishukla.com/2021/08/lockheed-martin-gets-329-million.html
Lockheed gets $329M contract to maintain IAF C-130J fleet
- src-atlas-listingIndicativeLockheed Martin Corporation — Defence Atlas listing
Own register: indicative only, never official per standing evidence rules. All listing-derived figures in this dossier are attributed to this source.