Alexandria, VA MAY 28, 2026 – AERO International, and AMS Group, today announced that it has been recognized as part of an elite group of top performing suppliers by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for 2025 as a recipient of the Elite Supplier Award.
The recognition is based on AERO International (AERO) having achieved outstanding performance levels in quality and delivery throughout 2025.
Lockheed Martin’s customers demand – and deserve – the highest levels of quality to safely and successfully achieve their missions. Quality performance is required at every level of the global supply chain and relies on partners who can harness innovation and remain agile to deliver competitive advantage in both cost and quality.
“To be recognized as an Elite Supplier Award recipient is an outstanding achievement by AERO and a fitting testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of a highly professional team,” said Kyle Franklin, vice president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Global Supply Chain Operations.
“We are honored to be recognized as an Elite Supplier by Lockheed Martin. Our focus has always been on delivering measurable value to our partners, and this award reflects the dedication of our team to delivering exceptional performance in support of our customers’ most critical missions,” added James Carlson, Chief Revenue Officer of AMS Group.
About AMS Group
AMS Group delivers complete and efficient support across thousands of components required to maintain mission readiness for today’s critical defense platforms. For over 40 years, AMS has fused insight with aptitude to solve any sustainment complexity through the combined capability of their business units: AERO International, Allied Defense Industries, and Northern Defense Industries. More information at AMSGroup.net.
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com.
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