Lockheed Martin Unveils Astris AI: Pioneering Seamless Security for AI Innovations in Every Sector

Lockheed Martin has declared the establishment of Astris AI, a subsidiary dedicated to facilitating the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions throughout the U.S. defense industrial sector and commercial industry domains that necessitate high-assurance standards.  

Lockheed Martin has made major investments in creating a leading MLOps software capability, a generative AI platform engineered for high-assurance users while cultivating a strong team of AI specialists. Through Astris AI, these assets are now accessible externally, opening avenues for the defense industrial sector and commercial firms to create and implement secure, resilient, and scalable AI solutions.  

Embracing Tomorrow: Astris AI Grants Access to Lockheed Martin’s Proven AI/ML Platforms

Astris AI’s offerings are strategically designed to tackle the swift advancements in technology, cost considerations, and scaling difficulties that organizations encounter in crafting trustworthy, high-assurance AI solutions. 

The foundational resources provided through Astris AI comprise Lockheed Martin’s validated AI Factory Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) and generative AI software platforms, developed with the security and compliance essential for entities functioning in heavily regulated settings. 

Utilizing a flexible architecture, these platforms deliver technological and cost benefits through modular designs, ensuring adaptable and robust AI developed to keep clients ahead in a perpetually changing technological landscape. 

Professional AI Engineering and Consulting Services: Astris AI’s Dynamic Strategy for Secure AI Deployment 

Astris AI furthermore provides comprehensive AI consultative engineering services, including MLOps and generative AI strategy, execution, training, as well as scalable model development and deployment, empowering organizations to manage and retain their AI tools, data, and solutions.  

With the escalating global demand for AI professionals surpassing the available talent pool, organizations encounter considerable obstacles in developing and deploying AI solutions at scale. Astris AI alleviates these challenges by utilizing Lockheed Martin’s skilled team of AI engineers who deliver domain knowledge, technological support, and consulting expertise. 

Driving Innovation: A Coalition of AI Trailblazers 

The infrastructure and acumen of Lockheed Martin’s AI Factory ecosystem will serve as the foundation of the solutions provided via Astris AI. The team of Lockheed Martin AI Center engineers supporting Astris AI is spearheaded by Mike Baylor, chief digital and AI officer, and Greg Forrest, director of AI Foundations.

“I’m proud to witness the Lockheed Martin AI Center (LAIC) contributing to Astris AI’s mission of crafting secure and scalable AI solutions,” stated Forrest. “Lockheed Martin has achieved remarkable progress in AI/ML, and we’re eager to leverage these innovations to benefit our clients and enhance the defense industrial ecosystem.”

Astris AI is overseen by Chief Revenue Officer Donna O’Donnell, a seasoned executive with vast experience in AI/ML and automation, who is well-positioned to guide the company’s advancement. Previously, O’Donnell held the role of global vice president of AI and intelligent automation sales at Xerox, where she managed automation sales efforts worldwide, delivering solutions in intelligent automation, robotic process automation, generative AI, intelligent document processing, and machine learning. Prior to her tenure at Xerox, she occupied leadership positions at other prominent technology firms, driving innovation and empowering teams.

“Astris AI is ideally situated to provide AI/MLOps solutions across various sectors,” remarked O’Donnell. “By merging Lockheed Martin’s expertise with Astris AI’s nimble strategy, we’re equipping organizations to navigate the challenges of the swiftly evolving technology landscape with high-assurance AI solutions that ensure secure and reliable interactions, compliance, and responsible decision-making.” 

The inception of Astris AI emphasizes Lockheed Martin’s dedication to advancing the defense industrial sector and bolstering national security, while also showcasing its leadership in integrating commercial technologies to keep clients ahead of the escalating threat environment.