Lockheed Martin Acquires Chandler/May Inc. 

By Danielle Lucey



Yesterday, Lockheed Martin announced that it has bought Chandler/May Inc., a company that specializes in UAS design, development and manufacturing and serves as a subcontractor to AAI Corp. 



The terms of the agreement were not released by Lockheed, but the company will become part of Lockheed Martin’s Mission Systems & Sensors division, which also houses the newly acquired Procerus UAS business. 



“This acquisition expands our offerings in support of our customers’ increased emphasis on advanced unmanned systems for the C4ISR missions,” says Bob Stevens, Lockheed Martin chairman and CEO. “This acquisition is consistent with our goal to maintain a portfolio of technologically advanced options that will generate value for both our customers and our shareholders.”



Chandler/May has delivered integrated command and control shelters and portable ground control stations for U.S. Army programs. The company has also produced more than 2,200 UAS, including the Desert Hawk, which Chandler/May supplies to Lockheed Martin. 



“At Chandler/May, we have developed a highly talented workforce and created a portfolio of innovative products supporting our defense and intelligence customers,” says Jesse May, Chandler/May president. “Joining Lockheed Martin is a logical step to expand our current offerings and provides opportunities to reach additional customers.”