Lockheed bribery scandals

The Lockheed bribery scandals involved the aerospace company Lockheed Martin paying off foreign officials and government representatives to secure military deals and contracts during the 1970s. These illegal payments, often called bribes, were used to influence decisions and bypass competitive bidding, fostering corrupt practices. The scandal exposed widespread corruption in international defense sales, leading to criminal investigations, lawsuits, and reforms to increase transparency and prevent such unethical conduct in military contracting worldwide.