What:       Media update on Lockheed Martin's progress in supporting all
               three segments of the country's multi-layered missile defense
               system.  Lunch will be served.

   Who:        Lockheed Martin missile defense subject matter experts:
               Chris Myers, vice president, Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems
               & Sensors; John Ward, vice president of International
               Business Development, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire
               Control; Linda Reiners, vice president, missile defense
               system for Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company and Ed Butt,
               director for Command, Control, Battle Management &
               Communications (C2BMC) system, Lockheed Martin Integrated
               Systems & Solutions.

   Where:      National Press Club, Holeman Lounge
               529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor
               Washington, DC

   When:       12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23

   Background: Lockheed Martin is responsible for key elements of the
               nation's ballistic missile defense system (BMDS) that are
               operational today, including Aegis Sea-Based Missile Defense,
               the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile and the
               C2BMC backbone that integrates sensors, command and control
               and weapon systems elements of the BMDS.  Presenters will
               describe recent developments in these areas; next-generation
               capabilities currently under development; and will provide
               updates on other critical missile defense element programs
               including the High Altitude Airship (HAA); Airborne Laser
               (ABL); Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD); Medium
               Extended Air Defense System (MEADS);  Targets &
               Countermeasures and Multiple Kill Vehicle (MKV).

               Lockheed Martin is a world leader in systems integration and
               the development of air and missile defense systems and
               technologies, including the first operational hit-to-kill
               missile.  It also has considerable experience in missile
               design and production, infrared seekers, command and
               control/battle management, and communications, precision
               pointing and tracking optics, as well as radar and signal
               processing.  The company makes significant contributions to
               all major U.S. missile defense systems and participates in
               several global missile defense partnerships.  Lockheed Martin
               Corporation, a company of 135,000 employees, is headquartered
               in Bethesda, MD.

   To Cover:   Contact Jennifer Allen by end of day Tuesday, Aug. 22 at
               (407) 356-5351 or jennifer.l.allen@lmco.com.

                      http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

PRNewswire-FirstCall -- Aug. 21

SOURCE: Lockheed Martin