Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 105,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (a Lockheed Martin Company) based out in Stratford, Connecticut, is among the first companies to manufacture helicopters for civilian and military use. Sikorsky is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacturing, and service.