Lockheed space exec Ambrose to retire

Lockheed Martin today announced that Space Executive Vice President Richard Ambrose will retire, effective March 1, 2022.

Ambrose joined Lockheed Martin in 2000 and served as the president of the Information Systems & Global Solutions-National business; vice president and general manager of the Surveillance and Navigation Systems line of business within Space; and vice president and general manager of Mission Systems and Sensors' Tactical Systems.

Ambrose will remain in his current role until a successor is announced, after which he "will serve as a strategic adviser to ensure a smooth transition," according to Lockheed.