Lockheed Martin to Feature Major Programs at the Air Force Association's National Symposium

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lockheed Martin will highlight the company's major programs at the 2007 Air Force Association National Symposium, Sept. 24-26, at the Marriott Wardman Hotel in Washington, D.C. Presentations will focus on the performance and success of programs that are critical to the U.S. Air Force's recapitalization, combat readiness and sustainment.

Briefing Schedule: Tuesday, Sept. 25 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Sniper(R) Upgrades for Theater Operations Presenter: Mark Fischer, Manager, Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod Business Development, Missiles and Fire Control Location: Wilson Room C

The Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) provides essential capabilities for manned and unmanned platforms. Fischer will discuss these capabilities plus recent developments in Sniper, the Air Force's premier targeting system, that will enhance the Air Force's precision strike capability.

11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A-10C Deployed and In Combat (Media Availabilities) Hosts: Baltimore, Md., and Battle Creek, Mich., Air National Guard Location: Wilson Room A Contact: Lt. Wayde Minami, 410-576-6179, wayde.minami@us.army.mil Wednesday, Sept. 26 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics: Meeting Global Challenges. Performing to Plan. Exceeding Expectations. Presenter: Rob Weiss, Vice President, Business Development Location: Wilson Room B (Refreshments provided)

"Disciplined Performance." There is no better way to describe the type of battle-changing capabilities Lockheed Martin Aeronautics products bring to customers. Weiss will review the strength of the company's major tactical and air mobility programs as well as their relevance in today's defense environment.

12:50 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. The State of Aerospace Industry Keynote Speaker: Ralph Heath, Executive Vice President, Aeronautics Lockheed Martin Corporation Location: Salon 1-2-3

The defense enterprise is in the midst of a transformation that will change how business will be done in the years to come. Ralph Heath, Executive Vice President, Aeronautics, Lockheed Martin Corporation, will discuss macro forces driving this shift, which is being seen first on the Joint Strike Fighter program. Drawing from his experiences over the past 30 years, Heath will share his perspective on how we should respond to the changes.

The Lockheed Martin exhibition area in Booth #3717 will feature programs from the following Lockheed Martin business units: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, and Systems Integration

Interview Opportunities -- The following Lockheed Martin personnel will be available to arrange one-on-one discussions:

Aeronautics Mary Jo Polidore Rob Gross Vice President Communications C-5 Communications 817-308-5553 864-270-5085 Sam Grizzle Dexter Henson Director, Program Communications Global Sustainment Communications 678-662-9162 817-437-0426 Rob Fuller Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) F-22 Communications Heather Kelly 770-330-1921 MFC Communications 407-356-5351 Peter Simmons C-130J Communications Systems Integration - Owego 678-662-4747 Frans Jurgens A-10C and US101 CSAR -X Laurie Quincy Communications F-16 and F-35 Communications 607-761-7991 817-899-8153

For more information on AFA or Lockheed Martin's exhibits and briefings, contact Rachel White, 817-307-6086.