Lockheed Martin Incorporates IBM AI Models in Development Tools
Lockheed Martin has integrated IBM’s Granite large language models (LLMs) into its AI Factory tools, which are utilized by over 10,000 developers and engineers within the company. This integration is intended to enhance the capabilities of AI assistants and agents in coding, language processing, reasoning, and customization.
The AI Factory, described as a development environment combining commercial practices with data governance, aims to streamline innovation by reducing deployment timelines from months to weeks. Lockheed Martin reports that this collaboration supports national security missions and improves operational efficiency.
According to Steven Walker, the company's Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, the integration reflects Lockheed Martin’s approach of combining commercial advancements with its proprietary AI technologies to enhance its offerings.
Vanessa Hunt, IBM’s Technology General Manager for the U.S. federal market, noted the collaboration's focus on deploying AI solutions aligned with security and governance requirements.
Lockheed Martin states that its AI initiatives adhere to the U.S. Defense Department’s principles for ethical AI use, emphasizing responsibility, traceability, and reliability. The company has also implemented internal AI ethics training to support responsible technology application.
Lockheed Martin operates across sectors including aeronautics, missile systems, and space technologies, with ongoing investments in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and hypersonics. It has a workforce of approximately 114,000 employees.