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Following is a brief description of the activities of the principal business segments:
•Electronic Systems – Engaged in managing complex programs and designs, develops, and integrates hardware and
software solutions to ensure the mission readiness of armed forces and government agencies worldwide. Global security
solutions include advanced sensors, decision systems, and weapons for air-, land-, and sea-based platforms. The segment
integrates land vehicles, ships, and fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Major lines of business include air and missile defense;
tactical missiles; weapon fire control systems; surface ship and submarine combat systems; anti-submarine and undersea
warfare systems; land, sea-based, and airborne radars; surveillance and reconnaissance systems; simulation and training
systems; and integrated logistics and sustainment services. Electronic Systems also manages and operates the Sandia
National Laboratories for the U.S. Department of Energy and is part of the consortium that manages the United Kingdom’s
Atomic Weapons Establishment.
•Information Systems & Global Services – Engaged in providing federal services, Information Technology (IT) solutions
and advanced technology expertise across a broad spectrum of applications and customers. Information Systems & Global
Services provides full life cycle support and highly specialized talent in the areas of software and systems engineering,
including capabilities in space, air and ground systems, and also provides logistics, mission operations support,
peacekeeping and nation-building services for a wide variety of defense and civil government agencies in the U.S. and
abroad.
•Aeronautics – Engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, sustainment, support and upgrade
of advanced military aircraft, including combat and air mobility aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, and related technologies.
Major products and programs include design, development, production and sustainment of the F-35 stealth multi-role
international coalition fighter; the F-22 air dominance and multi-mission stealth fighter; the F-16 international multi-role
fighter; the C-130J tactical transport aircraft; the C-5 strategic airlifter modernization program; and support for the P-3
maritime patrol aircraft and U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. We also produce major components for Japan’s F-2
fighter aircraft and are a co-developer of the Korean T-50 supersonic jet trainer aircraft. The Skunk Works advanced
development organization provides next generation innovative system solutions using rapid prototype applications and
advanced technologies.
•Space Systems – Engaged in the design, research and development, engineering and production of satellites, strategic and
defensive missile systems and space transportation systems. The Satellite product line includes both government and
commercial satellites. Strategic & Defensive Missile Systems includes missile defense technologies and systems and fleet
ballistic missiles. Space Transportation Systems includes the next generation human space flight system known as the
Orion crew exploration vehicle, as well as the Space Shuttle’s external tank and commercial launch services using the
Atlas V launch vehicle. Through ownership interests in two joint ventures, Space Transportation Systems also includes
Space Shuttle processing activities and expendable launch services for the U.S. Government.
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