Challengers across industry will face off in
head-to-head battles simulating real-world scenarios
Initiative creates a virtual environment,
aligned to DOD standards, to test and develop the best AI systems
for defense applications
BETHESDA, Md., June 3,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] is
pioneering a competitive environment designed to accelerate the
testing and operational deployment of artificial intelligence to
support warfighters in their missions. Lockheed Martin's AI Fight
Club™ is a comprehensive testing ground to simulate how AI systems
perform in air, land, sea, and space domains.
"There has never been a more important time to prove which
implementations of AI technologies are the best, to help
the United States stay ahead of
the threats facing our nation and allies," said John Clark, Lockheed Martin's senior vice
president of Technology and Strategic Innovation. "AI Fight Club
uses advanced simulation and visualization to evaluate AI in
realistic and complex scenarios that mimic the challenges of modern
warfare. Teams with the best AI will battle each other to determine
the most robust, reliable and effective models."
A Proving Ground for the Best AI in the Nation
AI
Fight Club will use a synthetic environment developed by Lockheed
Martin that simulates realistic scenarios across domains. This
gives companies and teams of all sizes the opportunity to test
their models in simulations that meet Department of Defense (DOD)
qualifications. AI models will meet exacting DOD standards that are
an integral part of the AI Fight Club proving ground, demonstrating
the feasibility of the models for national security.
Ultimately, events will bring together teams from across the
industry and government experts to collaborate in a unique
environment that fosters innovation, identifies vulnerabilities and
informs the development of more advanced AI systems to benefit
national security as a whole.
How it works
- Teams of experts across industry will compete in head-to-head
matchups.
- Government representatives will engage with the competitors as
they demonstrate their capabilities.
- Organizers will select a scenario for each match that reflect
realistic and complex military operations for the competitions,
such as:
- Airborne operations in a contested environment
- Layered Homeland Defense
- Coastal defense against amphibious assault
- Space-based surveillance and reconnaissance
- Teams will submit their systems, which then will be evaluated
in competitions on their performance in each scenario.
- Insights and lessons learned from the AI Fight Club will inform
the development of future AI systems, push industry forward, and
ensure American capabilities are optimized to support the unique
needs of the warfighter and the Joint Force.
- Teams will have the opportunity to publish and present their
research and results, showcasing their innovations and advancements
in AI.
What's next?
Lockheed Martin is actively developing
the virtual arena that will host the first AI Fight Club. The
company expects to complete the simulation environment by the end
of Q3 2025, with the first AI Fight Club competition scheduled for
Q4 2025.
Lockheed Martin is announcing AI Fight Club now to give
interested teams time to refine their AI and put their best foot
forward and take on challengers.
Teams interested in competing can visit
www.lockheedmartin.com/AIFightClub or email
AI.Fight.Club.LM@lmco.com for more information.
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 www.lockheedmartin.com.
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