Arms giant in the US will pay $30 million for discrimination against white employees

American arms giant Lockheed Martin has agreed to pay $29.5 million to settle claims of discrimination against white employees under its DEI policy. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the company provided advantages to minority employees in pay, bonuses, and promotions.

American arms giant Lockheed Martin, manufacturer of F-35 fighter jets used by Israel as well, has agreed to pay $29.5 million to settle claims of discrimination against white employees. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the company, under its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy, provided advantages to minority employees in determining salary, bonuses, promotions, and hiring. It was alleged that managers were instructed to remove non-minority employees from lists of those eligible for salary increases and replace them with minority employees. Lockheed Martin also employs workers in Israel.