Bethesda, Md., Nov. 10, 2009 - Lockheed Martin will present a variety of program briefings for members of the media at the "Dubai Airshow." The show takes place Monday, Nov. 16, through Thursday, Nov. 19.

The company will highlight a number of accomplishments, products, programs and capabilities to meet customer global security needs.

All briefings will take place at the "Dubai Airshow" Press Center, scheduled as follows:

Lockheed Martin Press Briefings/Events

Lockheed Martin will host a C-130J media flight during the show. Media interested in participating need to contact Jack Giese at john.w.giese@lmco.com or at +1.817.733.0837 to sign up. Date and time of the flight is to be determined.

Monday, November 16

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. -- Integrated Air and Missile Defense: A Layered, Sustainable, Integrated and Flexible Architecture

Presenter Dennis Cavin, Lockheed Martin Vice President of Air and Missile Defense Strategic Initiative, will discuss Lockheed Martin's proven land, air and sea-based air and missile defense solutions including the PAC-3 Missile, Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) and Aegis and how they can be integrated into one sustainable and flexible architecture.

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Lunch will be provided --Global Partners Building Global Security: C-130J, The Proven Choice for Airlift

Presenter Jim Grant, Lockheed Martin Vice President, Business Development, will

provide an overview on the most proven airlifter in history, describing why the new generation Super Hercules is in high demand around the world.

  Tuesday, November 17
  9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. -- Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pod

Presenter Zak Tomczak, Lockheed Martin Director of International Business Development, Airborne Precision Sensor System, will discuss Lockheed Martin's Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod and describe the pod's video downlink and digital data recorder capabilities.

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. -- Lockheed Martin Surface Combat Ship: "Speed, Agility and Simultaneous Multi-Mission Capability"

Presenter George Elghossain, Lockheed Martin International Business Director, will

address Lockheed Martin's Surface Combat Ship and its unmatched multi-mission capability across warfare spectrums using the proven Aegis Combat System and a hull platform based on the U.S. Navy's first operational Littoral Combat Ship, USS Freedom.

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Lunch will be provided -- Global Partners Building Global Security: F-16 Fighting Falcon, The Most Advanced 4th Generation Fighter

Presenter Bill McHenry, Lockheed Martin Director, F-16 Programs, will discuss

the technological evolution of the F-16, demonstrating why it is the most advanced 4th Generation multi-role fighter today.

12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Lunch will be provided -- Semi-Active Laser Family of Missiles

Presenter Doug Terrell, Lockheed Martin Director International Business Development Tactical Missiles, will discuss Lockheed Martin's semi-active laser (SAL) family of missiles. The HELLFIRE II missile and DAGR guided rocket will be covered.

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. -- VUITTM: Transforming The Battlespace with Real-Time Tactical Video on Demand

Presenter Alan Chinoda, Director of Missiles and Fire Control International Business Development, Apache Programs, will address transforming the battlespace with VUIT for Apache system. Learn how VUIT is leading the way in manned - unmanned teaming of rotary wing aircraft and unmanned aerial systems by allowing streaming video and metadata from currently fielded UAS to be received and displayed on multi-function displays in the cockpit.

Journalists may sign up to follow Lockheed Martin activities on Twitter: www.twitter.com/LockheedMartin. Additionally, Lockheed Martin will post news information during the "Dubai Airshow" at www.lockheedmartin.com/dubaiairshow/.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.

  Media Contacts:
  Jack Giese; +1. 817.733.0837 cell; e-mail, john.w.giese@lmco.com
  Cheryl Amerine; +1.240.271.2836 cell; e-mail, cheryl.amerine@lmco.com
  Jane Khodos; +1.703.789.7008 cell; e-mail, jane.y.khodos@lmco.com

For additional information, visit our Web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/dubaiairshow

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