BRUSSELS, Nov. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Maintaining NATO's technological leadership and capabilities is vital to the future of the alliance and to the advancement of civilization, said Marillyn Hewson, Chairman, President and CEO of Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), in a speech at a NATO industry forum. 

Addressing NATO leadership, national and European Union politicians and representatives from industry, academia and think tanks, Hewson highlighted the importance of investing in research and development, the advantages of interoperable technologies, and the need to build a pipeline of science, technology, engineering and math talent.

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