Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of HIMARS, F-16, and F-35 fighter jets, and other military equipment has announced workforce reductions. Over 2,000 employees may be affected under the optimization program, according to Reuters. The American aviation technology manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, is set to reduce its workforce by 1-2% over the year in a bid to cut costs and optimize its budget. The reductions will impact positions across all of its business and enterprise operations, as stated by a company representative. Additionally, the cost-cutting actions will include hiring freezes and volun…