# Lockheed Acquires Ultra Maritime

Lockheed Martin closed its $3.45 billion acquisition of Ultra Maritime on October 26, 2026, bringing sonar, sonobuoy, torpedo-defense, and related undersea-warfare capabilities into its Rotary and Mission Systems business. The transaction may change competition and supplier relationships in allied naval markets and affect Lockheed Martin’s existing U.S. Navy anti-submarine warfare and surface electronic warfare work; the signals identify no new government award or solicitation arising from the deal.

- Defense contractors and suppliers should assess how the integration could affect teaming, subcontracting, and competitive positioning for undersea-warfare work.
- The extracted entities identify potential work associated with the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 anti-submarine warfare combat system and AN/SLQ-32(V)6 surface electronic warfare systems; these are potential opportunities, not awards announced with the acquisition.
- Companies supporting Lockheed Martin or Ultra Maritime should evaluate whether the combined capabilities could change their role in existing U.S. Navy programs and allied naval markets.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (USN)

### Vendors
- Lockheed Martin (Acquirer; performs U.S. Navy anti-submarine warfare and electronic warfare work)
- Ultra Maritime (Acquired business; supplier of undersea and anti-submarine warfare systems)
- Advent (Private equity seller of Ultra Maritime)

### Sources
- [Lockheed Finalizes $3.5B Ultra Maritime Acquisition](https://www.govconwire.com/articles/lockheed-ultra-maritime-acquisition-anti-submarine-warfare) - GovCon Wire
- [Lockheed Martin Completes $3.5 Billion Deal For Ultra Maritime - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/lockheed-martin-completes-3-5-billion-deal-for-ultra-maritime/business-financial) - Defense Daily