The Pentagon's $58 Billion Bet: A Double Edged Sword for Lockheed Martin The recent award of a seven year contract to Lockheed Martin has left investors and analysts scratching their heads.
On its face, the deal seems like a vote of confidence in the defense giant's ability to meet the Pentagon's evolving needs. However, this massive infusion of cash is also a double edged sword for Lockheed.
A Business on the Rebound Lockheed's success in landing this contract can be attributed in part to its response to real world demands.