Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems & Solutions was established in 2003 to address the growing demand for highly integrated, network-centric solutions in defense and national security. By consolidating existing capabilities, IS&S aimed to provide comprehensive, system-of-systems solutions that enhance mission effectiveness through superior information integration and rapid decision-making. Key Features and Functionality: - Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance : IS&S specialized in developing and integrating C4ISR systems to provide real-time situational awareness and decision support. - Strategic Architectural Design and Integration: The business area focused on creating overarching architectures that seamlessly integrate various defense systems, ensuring interoperability and cohesive operation. - Mission Management: IS&S offered solutions for effective mission planning and execution, enhancing operational efficiency and success rates. - Modeling and Simulation: The unit provided advanced modeling and simulation capabilities to support training, mission rehearsal, and system analysis. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: IS&S addressed the challenge of integrating disparate defense systems into a cohesive, network-centric operation. By leveraging its expertise in C4ISR and system integration, IS&S enabled defense and national security customers to achieve enhanced situational awareness, faster decision-making, and improved mission outcomes. This approach facilitated the transition from platform-centric to network-centric operations, aligning with modern defense strategies. In 2007, Lockheed Martin realigned its business areas, merging IS&S with the Information Technology and Global Services unit to form the Information Systems & Global Services business area. This reorganization aimed to enhance support for evolving customer requirements and strengthen the integration of corporate resources.