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> Lockheed Martin used to be Lockheed and Martin

Lockheed Martin was formed by the merger of Lockheed and Martin Marietta and Martin Marietta was formed by the merger of Martin and American-Marietta, and American-Marietta was formed by the merger of American Asphalt Paint Company and Marietta Paint and Color Company.



Thanks! Going down the rabbit hole of defence mergers is always fun!




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