Lockheed Martin Australia has announced that its Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program has exceeded AUD 225 million in export contracts with Australian industry, marking a significant manufacturing milestone for local companies connected to the defence prime’s international programs.
In a media release, the company said the achievement reflects growing demand for Australian manufacturing, engineering and technical capability across its global operations.
“Exceeding $225 million in export contracts demonstrates the value Lockheed Martin Australia brings to Australian industry by opening doors to international opportunities,” said Toni Marzulli, Vice President Operations, Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand.
“Through our Global Supply Chain Program, we are helping Australian businesses scale, compete and succeed on the world stage.”
According to Lockheed Martin Australia, 25 Australian partners – including Quickstep, Ronson Gears, Norseld, Q-CTRL and Advanced Navigation – secured contracts under the GSC Program in the past 12 months.
Local companies are supplying components, software and services across programs such as the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise, C-130J Super Hercules, UH-60 Black Hawk, and multiple sensor, satellite, cyber and navigation systems.
“Australian suppliers are now firmly embedded across Lockheed Martin’s international supply chains, providing critical components, software and services that support some of the most complex defence and aerospace programs globally,” the company said.
Lockheed Martin noted that demand across key programs is creating further opportunities for Australian companies to act as second-source suppliers, which it said contributes to supply chain resilience.
“The growing role of Australian suppliers within our programs reflects the confidence placed in local industry to deliver with the skills, scale and quality required, while also strengthening the resilience of our global supply chains,” said Christopher Hess, Head of Industrial Development, Lockheed Martin Australia.
“Backed by a highly skilled workforce and cutting-edge capabilities, Australian companies consistently meet rigorous customer standards and are increasingly recognised as critical enablers of program success.”
