U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Tate enters data into his portable maintenance computer in front of an F-22A Raptor aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Jan. 21, 2009. Tate and the jet are deployed from the 27th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Va. (DoD photo by Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway, U.S. Air Force. (Released))

Lockheed, MANTECH to Overhaul US Military Aircraft Upkeep With AI

Dec 29, 2025 3:11 PMPublished Dec 29, 2025 3:11 PM

Lockheed Martin and MANTECH have formalized a strategic teaming agreement to upgrade how the US military sustains its combat aircraft using AI.

Lockheed Martin and Virginia-based IT services firm MANTECH have formalized a strategic teaming agreement to upgrade how the US military sustains its combat aircraft using artificial intelligence (AI).

The partnership focuses on real-time aircraft performance monitoring, predictive maintenance, and smarter logistics, with strict defense-grade security and data protection integrated at every stage.

By analyzing large volumes of aircraft data, the AI system is intended to reduce downtime, extend operational life, and improve mission readiness.

Read the full story on our new publication, Military AI: Lockheed, MANTECH to Overhaul US Military Aircraft Upkeep With AI