Lockheed Martin Removes Claude AI, Secures NASA Vulcan Centaur V Orders
Lockheed Martin pledged to remove Anthropic’s Claude AI tools from its operations following a federal agency-wide ban by President Trump, potentially impacting its AI capabilities. NASA selected United Launch Alliance’s Centaur V stage for its Artemis missions, boosting Lockheed Martin’s ULA order pipeline for Vulcan rockets.
1. Lockheed Martin AI Tool Removal
Lockheed Martin will remove Anthropic’s Claude AI tools from its operations. The decision follows President Trump’s federal agency-wide ban on the privately held AI company, prompting the defense contractor to ensure compliance with government directives and safeguard access to alternative AI solutions.
2. NASA Awards Vulcan Rocket Stage
NASA has selected United Launch Alliance’s Centaur V upper stage for its Artemis lunar missions, replacing Boeing’s Exploration Upper Stage. The Centaur V, co-developed by Lockheed Martin and Boeing under ULA, is expected to secure new orders for Vulcan rockets and strengthen LMT’s space systems revenue.