General Motors and Lockheed Martin announced a new collaborative effort aimed at bolstering the United States’ defense manufacturing capabilities. The partnership, facilitated by the U.S. Department of Defense, seeks to address rising demands for expanded production capacity within the defense sector.

The collaboration involves GM Defense, General Motors’ dedicated defense business unit, and Lockheed Martin, a major defense contractor. Although the companies have not disclosed specific projects under the partnership, they indicated their focus will be on three primary areas: enhancing production readiness, strengthening supply chains, and integrating advanced manufacturing and design technologies to boost overall efficiency.

General Motors is currently investing $9 billion in capital expenditures and $7 billion in research and development across its entire business in 2026. However, the automaker has not specified the portion of these investments allocated specifically to GM Defense. Meanwhile, Lockheed Martin plans to invest $9 billion through 2030 aimed at scaling up munitions production and modernizing its manufacturing facilities.

The collaboration reflects a broader effort to reinforce the U.S. defense industrial base amid increasing global security challenges and the need for rapid, flexible production capabilities. Both companies emphasized the partnership’s strategic importance in ensuring the U.S. military’s access to advanced and reliable defense products.

Details regarding timelines, specific projects, or contract values were not released. The companies indicated they will share additional information as the partnership progresses.