Lockheed Martin has been selected as a Strategic Industry Partner in the development of the Australian Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise. The announcement paves the way and sets the conditions for Australia's self-reliance, supporting the sovereign defence capabilities the country needs to maintain a decisive advantage across all domains.

This decision will support advanced manufacturing, engineering and technology jobs, accelerating the establishment of a highly skilled workforce and providing opportunities for future upgrades in areas such as sensors, warheads and extended missile ranges.

Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control division, based out of Grand Prairie, Texas, will work with Lockheed Martin Australia to deliver for this vital, long-term customer. Missiles and Fire Control is a recognised designer, developer and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defence systems for the U.S. and allied militaries.

Currently, Lockheed Martin is market testing Australian industry to identify world-class capability that can support them in these important endeavours.

Please register your interest via the ICN Portal (See Work Packages tab).

Lockheed Martin are seeking to learn more about Australian companies that match the following Capability Areas:

• Castings
• Composites (Cases & Tubes)
• Control Actuation Systems
• Electronic Boxes (Power/Control/Distribution)
• Electronic Safe Arm Fuse/Device
• Initial Measuring Unit (IMU/Guidance)
• Harnesses/Cables
• Machining (Low/Med/High Complexity
• Proximity Sensor
• Printed Wire Boards/Circuit Cards Assy (PWB/CCA)
• Rubber Isolation Mounts (Shock Absorption)
• Sheet Metal
• Solid Rocket Motor (SRM/Propulsion)
• Thermal Batteries
• Warheads (Energetics/Explosive)
• Welding

About LMA
Lockheed Martin Australia is engaged in research, design, development, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. They employ over 1,000 people with a presence in every mainland state and territory. Lockheed Martin Australia's programs and projects support a further 3,000 Australian industry jobs across the country in advanced manufacturing and high technology industries, providing Australia with a sovereign capability edge.

Lockheed Martin will continue to use the ICN Gateway portal to manage registrations of interest for the foreseeable future. However, there are a number of exciting opportunities that we are pursuing in the near term if you think you have what it takes to be part of Lockheed Martin's world-beating GWEO technology teams, please register without delay.

How to register an Expression of Interest

At present the only requirement is to submit an EOI for the "Keep Me Informed" work package. As specific requirements are reviewed, new work packages may be added, but LMA might also use the detail in your ICN Gateway capability profile to locate relevant suppliers.

Shortlisted SMEs will be invited to tender Work Packages as needed.

To submit an initial EOI for the Work Scopes, companies must have an ICN Gateway company profile. Information on how to register your company on ICN Gateway is detailed below.

ICN Gateway Company Registration

Click here to create your company profile on ICN Gateway.

Your company summary and company description are used to assess your ability to complete projects when you lodge an EOI- please ensure that your company invests the time and energy required to represent your company in the most effective manner possible.