BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced its media briefing schedule for the 2013 Air Force Association (AFA) Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Md.

Journalists can obtain additional program information at www.lockheedmartin.com/afa and Twitter.

Tuesday, Sept. 17
Location: Gaylord Conference Room, Baltimore 1 & 2

10:00 a.m. – Long Range Anti-Ship Missile: Meeting the OASuW Need
Presented by: Frank St. John, vice president, tactical missiles and combat maneuver systems

Lockheed Martin is combining new technology with proven cruise missile designs to deliver next-generation offensive anti-surface warfare weapons. St. John's discussion about the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) will highlight recent successes and illustrate how new weapon capabilities can enable deep strike in previously-denied battle environments. Using our mature JASSM-ER as the baseline missile and adding a new sensor suite to attack moving ships at sea, LRASM provides an affordable tactical missile that is capable of air and surface launches. For more information, contact Melissa Hilliard at 407-761-0077 or melissa.hilliard@lmco.com

12:00 p.m. – F-35 Lightning II – Air Force Path to IOC
Presented by: Lorraine Martin, executive vice president and general manager, F-35 program

During this 45-minute media briefing, Martin will provide details on how Lockheed Martin is preparing to support the Air Force in successfully declaring Initial Operation Capability (IOC) in 2016. Martin will address issues such as aircraft production, flight test, and software.  A 15-minute question and answer session will take place after the briefing. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Mike Rein at 817-307-3846 or michael.j.rein@lmco.com.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 116,000 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

SOURCE Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company