Lockheed Martin Acquires Amor Group - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Lockheed Martin (LMT) announced the acquisition of Amor Group, a U.K-based provider of information technology solutions for the energy, transport and public services sectors.

"The strategic acquisition of Amor Group is aligned with our strategy for Lockheed Martin International and expands our capabilities and expertise in international information technology, civil government services and the energy market," said Lockheed Martin CEO and President Marillyn Hewson.

With more than 500 employees across seven facilities in the U.K and 15 other countries, Amor Group help oil and gas operators protect production assets and ensure the effective operation of airports.

Amor Group has also developed the Chroma Airport Suite, which is operational at more than 75 airports worldwide, and currently serves 700 million passengers a year. The Chroma Suite will complement Lockheed Martin's work with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and several global customers.