Lockheed Martin to Provide Next-Generation Logistics and Sustainment Support for U.S. Special Operations Command Under New Contract

ORLANDO, Fla., July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a significant move to enhance military logistics, the Department of War has designated Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) as the prime contractor for a new initiative supporting U.S. Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) next-generation logistics and sustainment program.

The contract, valued at $10.5 billion and spanning 12 years, will fund the Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services II (GLSS2). This follows Lockheed Martin’s previous successful engagements since 2010, ensuring that U.S. Special Operations Forces receive the necessary support for rapid deployment and mission success.

THE BIG PICTURE

Under the GLSS2 contract, Lockheed Martin will oversee day-to-day operations and manage sustainment and life-cycle services for:

• Global supply chain activities involving parts procurement, warehouses, and depots;
• Repair, maintenance, and modification of aircraft, vehicles, and equipment;
• Infrastructure support and transformation of business processes.

EXPERT PERSPECTIVE

• Vic Torla, Lockheed Martin’s vice president for SOF GLSS, expressed pride in the partnership: “Lockheed Martin is deeply honored to stand beside the men and women of our Special Operations Forces. For more than 16 years, our teams have relentlessly delivered the logistics and sustainment expertise required to accomplish our nation’s most critical missions. We recognize the urgency of every operation, and our dedicated personnel, parts, and services are positioned to meet the SOF warfighter’s needs. Building on the proven success with the SOF CLSS and SOF GLSS programs, we are poised to further transform SOF logistics worldwide, ensuring our exceptional operators always have what they need, when they need it.”

WHY IT MATTERS

SOF GLSS 2 represents USSOCOM’s largest service contract, delivering essential mission-critical services, including maintenance for aircraft and vehicles, along with IT and electronics support tailored for the U.S. Special Operations community.

ADDITIONAL CONTEXT

• The Lockheed Martin-led GLSS team includes several subcontractor partners, all working together to enhance capabilities for special operations forces and ensure the highest level of support.

• Lockheed Martin SOF GLSS is based at Bluegrass Station in Lexington, Kentucky, employing over 3,300 personnel worldwide. The company is actively expanding its sustainment and logistics solutions for military and government agencies across the globe, supported by an extensive network of facilities and partners that operate around the clock.

About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology leader committed to innovation and scientific advancement. The company’s all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security^® vision facilitate the rapid delivery of transformative technologies to ensure readiness for those they serve. More information can be found at Lockheedmartin.com.

Source: Lockheed Martin (2026-07-16 13:44:00)