BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced its media briefing schedule for the 2013 Avalon International Airshow and Aerospace & Defense Exposition in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

At the show, Lockheed Martin will highlight its role as a trusted partner for Australian customers and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, and underscore its continuing commitment to meeting customers' most challenging global security needs. The Corporation's exhibition stand and information materials will also highlight its year-long centennial celebration, as it looks forward to another 100 years of innovation.

Information about featured Lockheed Martin products is available on the Corporation's Twitter, Facebook, and 2013 Avalon website.

All Lockheed Martin media briefings will take place in Conference Room 3 in the Airshow Function Center, adjacent to the show entry.

Lockheed Martin Avalon Media Briefing Schedule:

Wednesday,  Feb. 27

11 a.m. – noon

F-35 Program Capabilities and Industrial Overview Briefing with Steve O'Bryan, Lockheed Martin Vice President of F-35 Program Integration and Business Development

Lockheed Martin is the Western world's premier designer and manufacturer of 5^th Generation stealth-based jet fighters. The briefing will highlight the capabilities of the F-35A – the world's most advanced multi-role fighter aircraft – which is currently in production for initial delivery to the Royal Australian Air Force in 2014. The briefing will also provide an update on the growing opportunities for job creation and export opportunities for Australian industry including access to advanced manufacturing technologies associated with this growing international program.

Thursday, Feb. 28

Noon – 1 p.m.

Lockheed Martin's SkyLine Enterprise™ Solution for the 'oneSKY Australia' Requirement with Sid Rudolph, Director and Solution Architect, oneSKY Program, Lockheed Martin Transportation Solutions

SkyLine Enterprise is an innovative platform designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of international air traffic management. Lockheed Martin is offering SkyLine Enterprise as its solution for Australia's joint Airservices/Department of Defence 'oneSKY Australia' procurement, which aims to combine civil and military air traffic control under a single system. The briefing will outline Lockheed Martin's approach to addressing this important requirement with a proven solution that includes components fielded with military and civilian operators.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 120,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.  The Corporation's net sales for 2012 were $47.2 billion.

For additional information, visit our airshow website: www.lockheedmartin.com/avalon.

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