1.   Lockheed Martin, based in Bethesda, Md., has long been known as a maker of military wares like fighters, missiles and rockets.

2.   Lockheed Martin, known as a maker of military wares like fighters, missiles and rockets has quietly transformed itself into a supplier of advanced military equipment.

3.   U.S. law reserves certain cargoes, including all military wares, to U.S.-flag ships.

4.   Russia is also aggressively marketing its military wares around the world.