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Sign InThe U.S. Navy has awarded significant defense contracts to Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri as part of ongoing naval modernization efforts. Lockheed Martin secured an $850.41 million contract modification for the TRIDENT II (D5) Life Extension 2 program, with work scheduled for completion by September 2030. Simultaneously, Fincantieri was awarded a $30 million contract for materials procurement and engineering for the first four vessels of the Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program. These contracts provide long-term revenue visibility for both firms, particularly with the LSM program potentially expanding to 35 vessels. This development reinforces Lockheed Martin's dominant position in strategic defense and opens a substantial pipeline for Fincantieri. Investors are viewing these awards as a positive indicator for the aerospace and defense sector's growth trajectory.