What:        

Lockheed Martin will provide updates on its programs supporting the country's multi-layered missile defense system during the Space and Missile Defense Conference in Huntsville, Ala.

Who:        

Lockheed Martin missile defense subject matter experts: Dennis Cavin, vice president, Army and Missile Defense Programs; Doug Graham, vice president of advanced programs for Strategic and Missile Defense Systems; Mat Joyce, vice president for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense; Marty Coyne, MEADS director of business development; and Nick Bucci, director of Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense.

When:         

9:40 to 10:10 a.m. CT/10:40 to 11:10 a.m. ET, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012      

Where:      

For Journalists Attending the Conference: Embassy Suites, Ballroom D, 800 Monroe St., Huntsville, Ala. 35801
For Journalists Not Attending the Conference: Dial-in: 866-333-0484 with the Participant Code: 306232.

Line will open at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. Please call in prior to 9:40 CT/10:40 ET.   

Background: 

Lockheed Martin is responsible for key elements of the U.S. ballistic missile defense system (BMDS) that are operational today, including Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense; the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile; and the command and control/battle management and communications (C2BMC) backbone that integrates sensors, command and control and weapon systems elements of the BMDS. 

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, C2BMC, precision pointing and tracking optics, as well as radar and signal processing and targets and countermeasures.  The company makes significant contributions to most major U.S. missile defense systems and participates in several global missile defense partnerships.

To RSVP:     

Contact Scott Lusk by Monday, August 13 at (240) 274-3554 or scott.lusk@lmco.com.