Lockheed Martin will highlight the continued expansion of its multi-national programs at this year's Eurosatory show in Paris, France. Media briefings on topics in the air and missile defense, fire support and tactical missiles arenas will offer journalists the opportunity to hear from subject matter experts about these cutting-edge weapon systems.

  Media Briefing Schedule:

  Monday, 14 June

  11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

"Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile: Battle-proven and ready for international export"

Battle-proven with unmatched capability for terminal air defense, PAC-3 remains the premiere "hit-to-kill" interceptor in the world today. Subject matter experts will outline the PAC-3's terminal air defense role, and discuss recent flight test success and upcoming milestones.

Presenter: Ben Hobson, Business Development Manager, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

  Location:  Lockheed Martin Stand A19, HALL 6

  1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

"The Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Family of Munitions -- Current and Future Variants for the U.S. and International Partners"

The International Guided MLRS and battle-proven High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) begin production.

Presenter: Ron Abbott, Vice President, Air and Missile Defense, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

  Location:  Lockheed Martin Stand A19, HALL 6
  *Lunch will be served

  2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

"Lockheed Martin-Raytheon Non Line-of-Sight -- Launch System (NLOS-LS) Joint Briefing"

The NetFires Limited Liability Company, comprised of Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Company, will discuss the status of its program now that the Non Line of Sight - Launch System (NLOS-LS) has transitioned from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to a fully funded U.S. Army program. NLOS-LS has drawn substantial international interest from countries such as the United Kingdom for the Indirect Fire Precision Attack program, Germany for inclusion on the K130 naval ship, and by Norway for potential application on their coastal defense ships and also as harbor protection capability for either a land-based or ship-based system.

  Presenters:  Ric Magness, President, NetFires Limited Liability Company
               Scott Speet, Vice President, NetFires Limited Liability
               Company
               George Svitak, Manager, Business Development for NLOS-LS
  Location:  Raytheon Stand V4-2, U.S. Pavilion outdoors

  Tuesday, 15 June
  3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

"Medium Extended Air Defense System Tested -- Ready for Design and Development"

Back from a recent successful MEADS full system demonstration in Practica di Mare Air Base, outside Rome, transatlantic partners from the U.S., Germany and Italy (MBDA-Italia), will discuss the recent successful demonstration and other milestones.

Presenter: Jim Cravens, President of MEADS International

Location: Lockheed Martin Stand A19, HALL 6, followed by a champagne reception for journalists near the MEADS launcher at the MBDA static display from 4-5 p.m.

CONTACT: Jennifer Allen, Lockheed Martin, 407-356-5351, or e-mail, jennifer.l.allen@lmco.com; or At Eurosatory, Joy Sabol, 321-276-2044, or e-mail, joy.sabol@lmco.com.

http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

PRNewswire -- June 7

SOURCE: Lockheed Martin