Lockheed Martin Ventures adds 18 startups to advance AI, autonomy and quantum
Lockheed Martin Ventures brought together 18 portfolio companies and emerging startups for its ninth annual Demo Day in 2026. The technologies span software-defined foundry systems, detonation-engine propulsion, and software innovations tied to AI, autonomy and advanced manufacturing. Lockheed Martin says venture investment helps integrate startup advances into defense production faster, strengthening capability delivery and resilience of the U.S. defense industrial base.