The result of the 1995 merger between the Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta, the company was one of many who, as many analysts suggested, should have suffered if not folded during the darkest days of the credit crisis. Utilising extensive research and solid contracts, together with a substantial contact list, Lockheed Martin more than survived the most recent period of difficulties, as well as creating a new business model to take it into the next generation of development, business and administration. Most recently, the company has become involved in operations to develop wind power technology.