FORT WORTH, Texas, September 10, 2008 -- Lockheed Martin will highlight the company's major programs at the 2008 Air Force Association National Symposium, Sept. 15-17, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. Presentations and media opportunities will focus on F-35, Lockheed Martin's air mobility programs and the importance of strategic airlift, JASSM(TM), and Sniper(R) pod.

  Schedule

  Tuesday, Sept. 16

  9:00 a.m. -- 10:00 a.m.  JASSM: Tested, Validated, Ready
  Presenters:              Alan Jackson, Lockheed Martin JASSM Program
                           Director and Lt. Col. Gregory McNew, Commander,
                           676th Armament Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base,
                           Fla.
  Location:                Jackson Room (Mezzanine Level)
                           Continental Breakfast Provided

The Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM(TM)) is the Air Force's next generation cruise missile. In recent flight tests on the B-52 and B-1 aircraft, the stealthy standoff cruise missile proved its reliability and capabilities across a wide variety of targets. JASSM program representatives will discuss these capabilities and recent developments that will enhance the Air Force's precision strike capability.

  10:00 a.m. -- 11:00 a.m. Sniper(R): Expanding Operational Capabilities
  Presenter:               Mark Fischer, Manager, Sniper Advanced Targeting
                           Pod Business Development, Missiles and Fire
                           Control
  Location:                Jackson Room (Mezzanine Level)
                           Light Refreshments Provided

Recent successes in theater have demonstrated Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod's unrivaled electro-optical capabilities worldwide. The system is presently flying on the U.S. Air Force and multinational F-16, F-15, B-1, F-18, Harrier and A-10 aircraft, in addition to current integration on the B-52. Mark Fischer will discuss these capabilities and recent developments in Sniper, the Air Force's premier targeting system.

  Wednesday, Sept. 17

  9:00 a.m. -- 10:00 a.m.  Lockheed Martin Air Mobility Programs: The
                           Strategic Importance of Airlift
  Presenter:               Jim Grant, Vice President Air Mobility
                           and Special Operations Programs, Aeronautics
                           Company
  Location:                Jackson Room (Mezzanine Level)
                           Breakfast Provided

Our nation's robust global reach operation relies on a reliable and available airlift fleet. However, these airlift fleets are aging faster than the current recapitalization rate - causing an airlift crisis in many regions of the world. Jim Grant, former USAF pilot and current Lockheed Martin Air Mobility and Special Operations Programs Vice President, will explain why maintaining airlift capability is crucial and provides a roadmap that addresses the issue.

The Lockheed Martin exhibition area in Booth 3717 will feature programs from the following Lockheed Martin business units: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, and Systems Integration.

Interview Opportunities -- The following Lockheed Martin personnel will be available to arrange one-on-one discussions:

   Aeronautics
   Sam Grizzle
   Director, Program Communications
   678-662-9162

   John Kent
   F-35 Communications
   817-308-5567

   Missiles and Fire Control (MFC)
   Heather Kelly
   MFC Communications
   407-716-0544

   Systems Integration - Owego
   Troy Scully
   A-10C, CSAR -X and K-MAX Communications
   607-321-9303

For more information on AFA or Lockheed Martin's exhibits and briefings, contact Rachel White, 817-307-6086.

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SOURCE: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company