Lockheed Martin Releases Farnborough International Airshow 2014 Media Opportunities Schedule

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Jul 09, 2014, 04:00 ET

BETHESDA, Md., July 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will offer several media briefings and opportunities at the 2014 Farnborough International Airshow. These events underscore Lockheed Martin's position as the world's leading global security and aerospace company, a trusted partner for governments around the world.

Information about featured Lockheed Martin products is available on the company's 2014 Farnborough International Airshow website. Schedule updates, news releases and activity reports will be added to the site throughout the show. Lockheed Martin updates from Farnborough will also be shared on the Corporation's Twitter and Facebook pages.

Monday, July 14

10-11 a.m., BST
Global Cyber Security Solutions Briefing
Presented by Anne Mullins, Vice President, Global Solutions for Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions
Lockheed Martin Media Briefing Theater

Anne Mullins will give an overview of Lockheed Martin's cyber security capabilities—how we developed systems to defend the corporate network and are implementing cyber security solutions for government and commercial customers.

11 a.m.-12 p.m., BST
F-35 Program Update Briefing
The Radlett Room, Farnborough International Media Center

Presenters will provide an update on the F-35 program.

12-1 p.m., BST
Merlin MK2 – Merlin Comes of Age
Presented by Simon Tate, Managing Director, Military Solutions, Lockheed Martin UK; Commander Ben Franklin, Royal Navy, CO Merlin Helicopter Force, and Captain Ed Tritschler, Merlin Team Leader, Defence Equipment & Support
Lockheed Martin Media Briefing Theater

Panel speakers will provide an update on upgrading old Merlin helicopter airframes to give them new life and additional muscle.

Tuesday, July 15

10:30-11:30 a.m., BST
Protection from Every Angle: Air and Missile Defense Briefing
Presented by Tom Oles, VP of Business Development, and Joe Garland, VP of International Business Development, of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control; Alan Lines, VP and Managing Director, Lockheed Martin UK; and Barry McCullough, VP of International Business Development, Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training
Lockheed Martin Media Briefing Theater

Panel speakers will discuss the strategic direction, international expansion and upcoming milestones in franchise programs with extensive international involvement.

11 a.m.-12 p.m., BST
F-35 Pilot Briefing
The Cody Room, Farnborough International Media Center

F-35 test pilots will provide a presentation on the capability of the F-35.

1-2 p.m., BST
Airport and Air Traffic Management Solutions Briefing
Presented by Martin Bowman, Global Airports Director, Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions
Lockheed Martin Media Briefing Theater

Martin Bowman will provide an update on our integrated suite of aviation solutions, and recent acquisitions of Amor Group and BEONTRA AG.

Wednesday, July 16

11 a.m.-12 p.m., BST
F-16 Program Briefing
Presented by Bill McHenry, Director, F-16 Business Development
The Cody Room, Farnborough International Media Center

Bill McHenry will provide an update on the continuing production of F-16s after four decades and ongoing capability upgrades sustaining the F-16's role as the most effective 4th generation multi-role fighter.

1-2 p.m., BST
LM-100J Announcement
Made by Orlando Carvalho, Executive Vice President, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
The Cody Room, Farnborough International Media Center

Orlando Carvalho will make an announcement regarding our LM-100J offering. Media are invited to attend and participate in the question/answer session.

Note: This media briefing schedule is subject to change.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 113,000 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 2013 were $45.4 billion.

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