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Lockheed Martin’s Compensation Program leads to $29.5 million settlement involving DOJ False Claims Act Allegations in Trump Administration’s Effort to Address Illegal DEI

“On November 3, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Lockheed Martin agreed to pay approximately $29.5 million to resolve allegations that Lockheed violated the False Claims Act by falsely certifying compliance with federal anti-discrimination requirements while maintaining employment practices that considered race or sex in compensation, hiring promotion and professional development decisions.”