Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 15, 2010 - Lockheed Martin will highlight several programs that are shaping the company's critical global security capabilities during the 26th Annual Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition Feb. 18-19 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Fla.

Exhibits in Booth No. 419 will feature programs from Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Mission Systems and Sensors, and Simulation, Training & Support businesses.

The F-35 Cockpit Demonstrator will be available for flight simulations throughout the symposium at Booth No. 237 in the exhibition hall.

  Two briefings will take place at the hotel in Suwanne Room 15 as follows:


  Lockheed Martin Press Briefings/Events

  Friday, Feb. 19

  8 a.m. - Global Partners Building Global Security--F-35 Lightning II:
  The Centerpiece for 21st Century Global Security (breakfast provided)

Senior program leaders will highlight the F-35 Lightning II capabilities. The F-35 program continues to progress toward its acquisition objective of delivering a lethal, survivable, supportable and affordable air system for the U.S. and allied nations.

11:30 a.m. - Global Partners Building Global Security -- Strategic, Tactical and Future Airlift Programs Overview (lunch provided)

Senior program leaders will provide insight into future air mobility programs and plans, including the C-130J and C-5 Modernization programs.

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

  Aeronautics
  Chris Geisel
  F-35 Communications
  817-253-6211

  Peter Simmons
  Air Mobility Communications
  678-662-4747

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

  Simulation, Training & Support (STS)
  Warren Wright
  STS Communications
  407-257-5706

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 2009 sales of $45.2 billion.

For more information on AFA or Lockheed Martin's exhibits and briefings, please visit www.lockheedmartin.com/afa-orlando. You may also contact Laura Siebert at 817-655-6727 or laura.f.siebert@lmco.com.

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SOURCE: Lockheed Martin