Lockheed Martin Releases DEFEXPO INDIA 2008 Media Briefing Schedule

Bethesda, MD, 02/07/2008 -- Lockheed Martin today released its media briefing schedule for DEFEXPO INDIA 2008. All Lockheed Martin briefings will take place in the Show Media Center located at Hall 8, Pragiti Maidan, New Delhi. (entry from Gates No.7 and No. 8.)

Monday, February 18

  • 11:00 a.m. – F-16IN and C-130J Super Hercules: The Best Choices for India
    --Orville Prins, Vice President, Business Development—India, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Proven Performance. There is no better way to describe the type of battle-changing capabilities Lockheed Martin Aeronautics products bring to customers. Orville Prins, Vice President, Business Development-India, will discuss the advanced technology F-16IN and the strength of the C-130J Super Hercules programs. Learn why these aircraft are the best choices to meet or exceed India's defense requirements.

  • 11:30 a.m. – Battle Proven Solutions for Modern Warfare and National Defense
    --John Ward, Vice President, International Business Development, Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Mr. Ward will discuss the latest news, capabilities and superior performance of the internationally fielded, combat-proven systems, along with the latest developments in next generation solutions. These include the world's most advanced and powerful air defense missile, the hit-to-kill/kinetic energy PAC-3® Missile; the Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pod; the AH-64D Apache Arrowhead® system; the Hellfire®, Longbow™ and Javelin™ tactical missiles; and the revolutionary Pathfinder pilotage system that brings situational awareness to cargo/utility aircraft fleets for innovative safe flight at night and in adverse conditions.

  • 12:00 p.m. – Maritime Capabilities
    -- Roger Rose, International Business Development Advisor, South Asia Affairs, Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors

Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors offers a wide range of proven maritime systems, including the P-3C Maritime Patrol Aircraft, MK 41 Vertical Launch System, and Aegis Combat Management System. Maritime Systems & Sensors is currently cooperating with Indian public and private sector entities to pursue opportunities in the fields of deep submergence vehicles, self-propelled acoustic targets, and machinery controls for Indian Navy vessels.

  • 12:30 p.m. – Net-Enabled Command and Control
    --Randy Peterson, Director, Mission Operations, Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Services

Net-enabled command and communications facilitates the flow of real-time intelligence to decision-makers at every echelon. Through tactical mobile Command and Control (C2) communication networks, service-oriented architectures, and multi-INT exploitation systems these net-centric deployable systems and capabilities reduce sensor-to-shooter time cycles. Additionally, they generate ISR information, facilitate machine-to-machine interfaces, improve overall information superiority, and provide enhanced real-time, continuous, all weather, day-night battle space awareness.

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 2007 sales of $41.9 billion.

Media Contacts:

Media Contact in the U.S.:
Corporate – Jeff Adams +1 301 897 6308

Lockheed Martin Media Contacts at DEFEXPO:
Aeronautics – Catherine Blades +1 817 907 5532
Maritime Systems & Sensors – Fred Henney +1 571 218 8461
Missiles & Fire Control – Craig Vanbebber +1 214 534 1921
Simulation, Training & Support – Warren Wright +1 407 257 5706

Inter-Corp Contact at DEFEXPO:
Anupama Kalra +91 989 124 5718

For additional information, visit our website:
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/defexpo