Lockheed Martin Releases 2007 Paris Air Show Media Briefing Schedule

BETHESDA, Md., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin today released its media briefing schedule for the 2007 Paris Air Show. Briefings will take place in the Lockheed Martin Press Center at the Lockheed Martin Chalet, Row A, #400, unless otherwise designated below.

Monday, June 18 10:00 a.m. - "Lockheed Martin and the Global Marketplace" -- Bob Trice, Senior Vice President, Corporate Business Development

Learn about the expanded roles international sales and partnerships will play in Lockheed Martin's strategy for achieving business growth, and how the company continues diversifying its business base to meet the challenges of a complex global marketplace.

11:00 a.m. - "Space Innovations: Redefining What Is Possible" -- Myles Crandall, Vice President, Strategic Planning, Space Systems -- John Karas, Vice President and General Manager, Human Space Flight

Space Systems Company is responsible for some of the most challenging systems used to connect, protect and explore our world. Presenters will provide insight on cutting-edge technologies, smart partnering and novel business approaches the company is leveraging to meet our customers' most daunting requirements. Orion, Space Based Infrared System and GPS III will be among the programs discussed.

12:00 p.m. -- "F-22 Operational Report Card: Unsurpassed Air Dominance" -- Larry Lawson, Executive Vice President and General Manager, F-22 Program

The F-22 Raptor is proving to be the most advanced fighter the world has ever known. Awarded the 2006 Collier Trophy, the F-22 Raptor continues to excel in performance in the hands of the U.S. Air Force. Learn about the impressive statistics achieved by the F-22 in Operation Northern Edge and how the F-22's integrated avionics package helps other airborne and ground-based assets attain significantly improved situational awareness.

1:00 p.m. - "C-130J Super Hercules: Up Close and Personal: A Plane for All Reasons" -- Jim Grant, Vice President, Business Development, Air Mobility and Special Operations Forces -- (Please note briefing will take place at the C-130J Aircraft in the DoD Corral)

Get a first-hand look at the aircraft that's demonstrating unsurpassed world-wide performance in flexibility, durability and efficiency - from troop deployment and combat re-supply, to humanitarian and disaster relief, to special mission operations. Tour the cargo compartment of a U.S. Air Force C- 130J for a hands-on view of what makes the C-130J the ideal platform for the world's wide range of airlift needs.

2:00 p.m. - "Pathfinder - Today's Revolution in Advanced Cargo and Utility Aircraft Pilotage"

-- Beth Marchman, Director, Rotary Wing Systems and Missiles Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control will highlight Pathfinder, a state- of-the-art advanced pilotage system readily available for cargo and utility aircraft fleets. Pathfinder is a low-risk, best-value pilotage solution that significantly reduces pilot workload and increases situational awareness and confidence. The briefing will cover program developments to date and the path forward to rapid fielding.

Tuesday, June 19 10:00 a.m. - "F-16 Fighting Falcon: The World Standard Keeps Getting Better" -- John Larson, Vice President, F-16 Programs

Understand the advanced technology upgrades that make the F-16 a true force multiplier and benchmark for capability, affordability, sustainability and international partnerships. Learn why 24 air forces around the world have chosen the F-16 for its exceptional versatility and capability and have made 52 repeat buys of F-16 aircraft.

12:00 p.m. - "World-Class Global Sustainment: Mission Readiness Assured" -- Marillyn Hewson, Executive Vice President, Global Sustainment

Reliability with assurance is what Lockheed Martin Global Sustainment is all about. In a time of budget constraints, aging weapons systems and high operational tempos, governments must find new ways to cut aircraft operating and support costs. Learn about the innovative thinking behind Lockheed Martin Total Life Cycle Support -- proven cost-effective solutions to enhance aircraft readiness, logistics and support needs, allowing customers to focus on the mission, with readiness assured.

1:00 p.m. - "What's Next for MEADS? Fully Funded Program Enters PDR This Month" -- Jim Cravens, President, MEADS International -- Werner Kaltenegger, MBDA Deutschland -- Fabrizio Giulianini, MBDA Italia

MEADS, the next-generation air and missile defense system being developed by Germany, Italy, and the United States, enters its scheduled Preliminary Design Review this month with a design that enables plug-and-fight of Germany's IRIS-T/SL.

2:00 p.m. - "New-Generation Training for Next-Generation Pilots: The T-50 Golden Eagle" -- J.R. Wildridge, Director, Business Development, T-50 Program

The T-50 delivers a total advanced training system that bridges the gap between basic flight training and high-performance fighters. It is the trainer aircraft that will introduce a new generation of pilots to the power of modern, advanced fighters. Learn about the progress, success and growing potential of the T-50 Golden Eagle -- the world's only high-performance, supersonic trainer in production today.

Wednesday, June 20 9:30 a.m. - "Advances in Maritime Surveillance Technologies: Manned and Unmanned" -- Rick Kirkland, Vice President, Maritime Surveillance Enterprise

This briefing will provide insight into Lockheed Martin's maritime airborne surveillance capabilities, across manned and unmanned platforms. Our continued investment and development activities not only provide access to critical solutions for the warfighter today, but mitigate risk by being applied to future maritime surveillance systems. The ability to support the delivery of timely, actionable intelligence to the warfighter in a net-centric environment is a critical global need.

11:00 a.m. - "F-35 Lightning II: Flying for the Future and Unveiling of the "Artistry in the Skies ... F-35 Lightning II on Exhibit" -- Brig Gen Charles R. Davis, F-35 Program Executive Officer -- Tom Burbage, Executive Vice President and General Manager, F-35 Program Integration -- (Please note this briefing will take place at the main air show conference center, Grand Auditorium, Hall 2C, lower ground floor)

Hear about the tremendous flight progress of the first F-35 Lightning II and get an update on the milestones of the 11 additional Lightning II test aircraft in production, including the first STOVL variant in final assembly and on schedule for first flight in 2008. Also featured is an unveiling of the "Artistry in the Skies ... F-35 Lightning II on Exhibit," depicting the F- 35 over notable sites in each of the F-35 partner countries.

12:30 p.m. - "Improving Performance-Based Logistics Through Interoperable RFID-based Network Tracking Systems" -- Bruce Jacquemard, Managing Director, International Business, Savi Technology (A Lockheed Martin Company) -- (Please note this briefing will take place at the main air show press center)

The briefing will detail how allied defense forces, including NATO, are gaining value from interoperable Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) networks that automatically communicate the location, security and condition of military supplies.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin 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 2006 sales of $39.6 billion.

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