Lockheed Martin Corporation will join with several large European aerospace and defense companies to make a major announcement regarding an international partnership at the Farnborough Air Show.

The announcement will be made at a joint press briefing on Monday, July 24, 2000, at 1:00 p.m. the Lockheed Martin Pavilion's Briefing Center. All media are invited to attend.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global enterprise principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced-technology systems, products and services. The Corporation's core businesses are systems integration, space, aeronautics, and technology services.

CONTACT: Craig Vanbebber, 972-603-1615, or Pete Harrigan, 44-125-238-1880, both of Lockheed Martin Corporation.

PRNewswire -- July 20

SOURCE: Lockheed Martin Corporation