# Lockheed Martin expands venture fund to $1B to back defense tech.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-14 · Seeking Alpha*

## Key points

- Lockheed Martin is expanding its venture fund to $1 billion from $400 million.
- This is the largest increase in Lockheed Martin Ventures' history since its founding.
- The expanded fund will specifically target investments in defense technology startups.
- Lockheed Martin announced this strategic move on Tuesday, signaling heightened defense tech priorities.

**Companies:** Lockheed Martin
**Countries:** United States

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