Lockheed Martin Corp is exploring merging some of its information technology and services businesses, with a value of about US$4 billion, with another government services contractor, people familiar with the matter said on Friday. F-35 Bravo Lightning II stand ready on the deck of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp for day two of the first phase operational testing in the Atlantic Ocean REUTERS: Lockheed Martin Corp is exploring merging some of its information technology and services businesses, with a value of about US$4 billion, with another government services contractor, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.