Lockheed Martin to Pay $29.5 Million in Discrimination SettlementTrump Administration Turns DEI Practices Into a Federal Contractor TargetLockheed Settlement Rejects Race-Based Decisions in Federal Contracting
Lockheed Martin agreed to pay $29.5 million to resolve federal claims over race- and sex-related employment practices at the defense contractor. The settlement, announced in November 2026, includes payments to the government and more than 1,000 workers.The Trump administration secured a $29.5 million settlement from Lockheed Martin over alleged race- and sex-related employment decisions. The case puts federal pressure on workplace diversity practices at the center of a broader fight over civil rights.Lockheed Martin agreed to pay $29.5 million to resolve federal allegations that race and sex affected employment decisions at the defense contractor. The settlement requires merit-based hiring and promotion practices, though the company admitted no liability.