Lockheed Martin introduces Astris AI: Secure AI Solutions Across Industries

Lockheed Martin has announced the formation of Astris AI, a subsidiary dedicated to facilitating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions across the U.S. defense industrial base and commercial sectors with high-assurance requirements. This initiative directly addresses the challenges organizations face in developing reliable and secure AI solutions, encompassing the rapid pace of technological advancements, associated costs, and scaling complexities

Astris AI: Key Features and Capabilities

Secure and Scalable AI Solutions: Astris AI offers external access to Lockheed Martin's substantial investments in AI, including:

• An industry-leading MLOps software capability.
• A generative AI platform designed for high-assurance end-users.
• A robust team of AI experts.

These resources empower defense and commercial companies to develop and deploy secure, resilient, and scalable AI solutions.

AI/ML Platforms: Astris AI provides access to Lockheed Martin's established AI Factory Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) and generative AI software platforms. These platforms are built with the security and compliance necessary for highly regulated environments. Their open-architecture approach offers technological and cost advantages through modularity, ensuring adaptability and resilience.

Expert Services: Astris AI also offers comprehensive AI consultative engineering services, including:

• MLOps and generative AI strategy.
• Implementation and training.
• Scaled model development and deployment.

This support empowers organizations to independently manage their AI tools, data, and solutions, mitigating the challenges of a global AI talent shortage.

Leadership and Commitment

Astris AI is led by Chief Revenue Officer Donna O’Donnell, a veteran in AI/ML and automation. The team of Lockheed Martin AI Center engineers supporting Astris AI is led by Mike Baylor, chief digital and AI officer, and Greg Forrest, director of AI Foundations. The initiative underscores Lockheed Martin's dedication to advancing 21st Century Security®, strengthening national security, and integrating commercial technologies to counter evolving threats.

Lockheed Martin's Broader AI Initiatives

The provided text highlights Lockheed Martin's extensive involvement in AI beyond Astris AI, including:

• Internal GenAI Platform: A fully internal generative AI platform accelerates the development and deployment of AI-enabled solutions while maintaining data security.
• Lockheed Martin Text Navigator (LMText Navigator): This tool enhances efficiency across the enterprise by scaling code generation, data analysis, and streamlining business processes. It's powered by NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD AI infrastructure.
• DARPA's Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR) Program: Lockheed Martin is developing AI tools for dynamic, airborne missions under this program.
• AI-Driven Aircraft Inspection: AI is used to inspect aircraft for anomalies, reducing maintenance costs and improving safety.
• U.S. Navy's Aegis Combat System: AI/ML enhances threat assessment and decision-making within the system.
• U.S. Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA): Lockheed Martin is developing autonomous systems for this effort.
• Earth and Space Observing Digital Twin: A prototype digital twin of global weather conditions is being developed for NOAA.
• Spacecraft Monitoring and Control: AI autonomously monitors spacecraft telemetry for potential failures.
• AI Factory: An internal ecosystem for developing and productionizing AI solutions at scale, streamlining access to computing, data, software, and security.

These examples demonstrate Lockheed Martin's commitment to leveraging AI across various domains, from defense and space to commercial applications, emphasizing secure, ethical, and scalable solutions.