Lockheed Martin and ManTech announced a strategic teaming agreement aimed at integrating advanced artificial intelligence–driven sustainment solutions across the U.S. combat aircraft fleet, enhancing readiness and mission availability for both legacy and next-generation platforms.

Under the collaboration, the companies will deliver real-time aircraft performance monitoring, predictive maintenance capabilities, optimised logistics support and improved fleet availability, while maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity and data protection.

The partnership combines Lockheed Martin’s AI Factory capabilities with ManTech’s expertise in defence analytics, enterprise modernisation and secure mission integration to accelerate reliability and operational efficiency across air forces.

“This collaboration between Lockheed Martin and ManTech will generate a unified team of strengths, capable of creating resilient sustainment ecosystems that can be projected to America and its allies around the world,” said Nicholas Smythe, vice president of Business Development for Sustainment at Lockheed Martin.

ManTech Defence Sector President David Hathaway said the agreement addresses growing operational demands on military aviation platforms. “This partnership delivers the real-time performance needed to maximise the readiness and operational lifespan of the U.S. combat aircraft fleet,” he said.

As modern combat aircraft become increasingly software-defined and data-intensive, the use of AI-enabled sustainment solutions is expected to play a critical role in reducing downtime, improving decision-making and extending platform service life. The companies said the collaboration will support U.S. and allied forces by enabling faster maintenance cycles and more resilient sustainment operations at scale.