BETHESDA, Md., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today released its media briefing schedule for the 2008 Farnborough International Air Show. Briefings will take place in the Lockheed Martin Partnership Pavilion (OE8), unless otherwise designated below.

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    Monday, July 14
    -- 10:00 a.m. -- "Lockheed Martin and the Global Marketplace"
       -- Bob Trice, Senior Vice President, Corporate Business Development
          Bob Trice, Senior Vice President for Corporate Business Development,
          will discuss how Lockheed Martin, an American aerospace and defense
          company, is transitioning to a more globally oriented provider of
          security solutions and services with international partnerships for
          the 21st Century.

    -- 11:00 a.m. -- "Air Power for an Uncertain Future"
       -- Rob Weiss, Vice President, Business Development, Lockheed Martin
          Aeronautics Company
          Air power matters, and it takes aircraft with quantum leaps in
          capabilities and fleets of flexible assets to meet the challenges
          across the spectrum of potential conflicts. Join Rob Weiss, Vice
          President, Business Development, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
          Company, as he shares his perspective on innovations that will shape
          air power for the future.

    -- 12:00 p.m. -- "F-22: Air Dominance Achieved"
       -- Larry Lawson, Executive Vice President and General Manager, F-22
          Program
          Larry Lawson, Executive Vice President and General Manager, F-22
          Program, will explain how the F-22 Raptor is proving to be the most
          advanced air dominance fighter in the world. The F-22 Raptor
          continues to excel in performance in the hands of the U.S. Air
          Force.  Learn about the Raptor's outstanding progress in various
          test and operational environments.

    -- 2:00 p.m. -- "AMF JTRS -- Secure, Interoperable Radio Communications"
       -- Domenic Costa, Vice President, Joint Tactical Radio Systems
          Airborne and Maritime/Fixed Station (AMF) Joint Tactical Radio
          System (JTRS) is an essential element in the Tactical Global
          Information Grid strategy. It will provide secure data, voice, and
          video to the right people, in the right place, at the right time.

-- 2:30 p.m. -- "The HELLFIRE(R) Semi-Active Laser Missile Family: More Variants, More Missions, Same Outcome -- Mission Success"

       -- Alan Chinoda, International Business Development, Director, Rotary
          Wing Sensors and Missiles
          Lockheed Martin will provide an overview of the HELLFIRE II missile
          system, including descriptions of the four warhead types -- the
          high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT), augmented HEAT,
          blast-fragmentation, and metal augmented charge (MAC).  Lockheed
          Martin will also introduce the Direct Attack Guided Rocket
          (DAGR(TM)) -- a guidance kit to provide guided-rocket capability
          against targets that do not require the full effect of HELLFIRE.

Tuesday, July 15

-- 10:00 a.m. -- "C-130J Super Hercules: A Special Aircraft for Special Missions"

       -- Ross Reynolds, Vice President, C-130 Programs and military flight
          crew from Keesler AFB
       -- Please note briefing will take place at USAF C-130J Static Aircraft
          Display
          The C-130J is the world's leading multi-mission airlifter. This has
          again been demonstrated by the recent selection of the C-130J as the
          next generation Special Missions platform for the United States Air
          Force. Ross Reynolds, Vice President, C-130 Programs, will explain
          how the new special missions HC/MC-130J is dramatically different
          from other transport aircraft, and how it is the ideal solution to
          meet the growing need worldwide for new special operations
          platforms.

    -- 10:00 a.m. -- "VH-71 Status and Update Brief"
       -- Capt. Donald 'BD' Gaddis, U.S. Navy Presidential Helicopter Program
          Manager
       -- Jeff Bantle, Vice President, VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Program,
          Lockheed Martin
       -- Marcello Corsi, Vice President, US-101 Programs, Europe,
          AgustaWestland
       -- Please note briefing will take place at the Air Show Media Center,
          Cody Room
          The U.S. Navy VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Program Manager will
          give an update and status report on the program.

-- 11:15 a.m. -- "F-35B Lightning II Takes to the Skies -- Delivering on the Promise"

       -- Tom Burbage, Executive Vice President and F-35 Program Integration
          General Manager
       -- Maj. Gen. Charles E. Davis, F-35 Program Executive Officer, U.S.
          Air Force
       -- Graham 'G.T.' Tomlinson, F-35 Lead Test Pilot -- STOVL, BAE Systems
       -- Lt. Gen. George Trautman, Deputy Commandant for Aviation, U.S.
          Marine Corps
       -- Air Marshal Iain McNicoll, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Operations, Air
          Command, Royal Air Force, UK
       -- Gen. Roberto  Nordio, Deputy Chief of 4th Department -- Logistics,
          Italian Air Force
       -- Please note the briefing will take place at the Air Show Media
          Center, Radlett Suite
          A new era in military aviation has begun as the short
          takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) F-35B took to the skies for the
          first time on June 11, 2008. Hear about the tremendous progress of
          the F-35 Lightning II program. Join us as F-35B customers and
          program leaders from the USAF, USMC, UK and Italy discuss the F-35
          program's milestones, future and the strength of its international
          partnerships. Also, meet the first international F-35 test pilot,
          Graham Tomlinson of the United Kingdom. A BAE Systems employee and
          former RAF Harrier pilot, he will briefly discuss his experience in
          the 5th Generation F-35B -- the world's first STOVL stealth fighter.

-- 11:30 a.m. -- "Lockheed Martin Space Systems: Elevating Our Perspective"

       -- Joanne Maguire, Executive Vice President, Space Systems
          Learn about the latest breakthroughs on vital space systems that are
          improving communications, revolutionizing the way we view the
          universe and ensuring national security.

-- 12:15 p.m. -- "F-22 Raptor Pilot Perspective: Flying the Best in Air Dominance"

       -- Al Norman, F-22 Senior Test Pilot, Lockheed Martin
       -- Please note the briefing will take place at the Air Show Media
          Center, Radlett Suite
          The F-22 Raptor takes to the international air show skies for the
          first time. Get a first-hand account of the Raptor's air dominance
          capabilities from the senior test pilot himself, Al Norman, a true
          5th Generation fighter pilot. Drawing from his experience flying the
          F-22, he will outline the Raptor's extreme agility maneuvers and
          explain how the aircraft is differentiated as an air-to-air
          superiority fighter and how the maneuvers performed relate to the
          aircraft's lethality and survivability. The F-22 Raptor -- Air
          Dominance Achieved.

-- 1:00 p.m. -- "F-16 Fighting Falcon: The Most Successful Multi-Role Fighter in History"

       -- John Larson, Vice President, F-16 Programs
          All fighters perform. But the F-16 outperforms with the lowest
          acquisition/operations costs, international partnerships and proven
          performance worldwide. John Larson, Vice President, F-16 Programs,
          will discuss the stellar performance, advanced technological
          capabilities and superior benefits of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
          Twenty-five nations have selected the F-16 as their frontline
          fighter. Understand why many more are quickly lining up to
          experience the benefits of the advanced technology F-16.

    -- 2:00 p.m. -- "Desert Hawk Evolves for Defense, Civil Applications"
       -- Rick Udicious, Vice President and General Manager, Tactical Systems,
          Maritime Systems & Sensors
          Lockheed Martin's Desert Hawk III Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS),
          currently featured in the British Army's television recruitment
          campaign, is a next-generation mini-unmanned aircraft system used
          in-theatre by the United Kingdom military forces. Desert Hawk III
          provides the most persistent surveillance in its class with its
          gyro-stabilized 360-degree sensor turret, black & white low-light
          and color electro-optical plug-and-play payloads, and
          roll-stabilized infrared sensor payloads.  Lockheed Martin will
          provide an overview of the system and the improvements made since it
          was first deployed as part of FPASS (Force Protection Airborne
          Surveillance System.) Lockheed Martin will also have a Desert Hawk
          III UAV model on hand to show its size and ease of assembly.

    -- 2:30 p.m. -- "Sniper ATP: State-of-the Art Advanced Targeting Pod"
       "F-35 EOTS: High Resolution Electro-Optical Targeting System"
       -- Zak Tomczak, International Business Development, Director, Airborne
          Precision Sensors
          Sniper ATP is proving its combat preeminence with the world's best
          targeting performance and most informative intelligence,
          surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). Zak Tomczak, International
          Business Development Director for Airborne Precision Sensors, will
          discuss Sniper advances in situational awareness, software upgrades,
          and other improvements. He will also preview the F-35 Electro-
          Optical Targeting System under development.

-- 2:30 p.m. -- "F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Pilots: The View From the Cockpit"

       -- Graham 'G.T.' Tomlinson, F-35 Lead Test Pilot -- STOVL, BAE Systems
       -- Maj. Joseph 'O.D.' Bachmann, F-35 Lead Government Test Pilot --
          STOVL, U.S. Marine Corps
       -- Please note the briefing will take place at the F-35 Full-Scale
          Mock-Up (Photo-Op)
          Graham 'G.T.' Tomlinson, the first pilot to fly the F-35B STOVL
          variant, will be available to answer questions about his recent
          first flight success. During his career, Mr. Tomlinson has flown
          over 3,000 hours in STOVL fighter aircraft.  Joining him is Maj.
          Joseph 'O.D.' Bachmann, the JSF Lead Government Test Pilot for the
          STOVL variant, who expects to fly BF-1 in the coming weeks.  He has
          over 2,000 hours of flight time in over 30 different types of
          aircraft.

    Wednesday July 16
    -- 11:00 a.m. -- "Sustainment Partnerships That Enhance Performance"
       -- Marillyn Hewson, Executive Vice President, Global Sustainment
          Aviation and logistics support is no longer defined by a list of
          spare parts -- it's defined by our customers' requirements for
          comprehensive, integrated through-life support. Learn about the
          innovative thinking behind Lockheed Martin Total Life Cycle Support
          and partnerships from Marillyn Hewson, Executive Vice President,
          Global Sustainment. With thousands of aircraft and combat systems in
          service around the world, Lockheed Martin has a proven history of
          providing a full range of support, at the best value. Commitment to
          partnering with our customers to solve their greatest challenges
          does not end with platform delivery -- our commitment is for the
          life of the product.

-- 12:00 p.m. -- "The T-50 Golden Eagle: A New Generation Training for Next Generation Pilots"

       -- JR Wildridge, Business Development Director, T-50 Program
          The future has arrived and 5th Generation fighters are already
          flying. JR Wildridge, Business Development Director of the T-50
          Program, will review the progress and success of the T-50 Golden
          Eagle -- the world's only high-performance, supersonic trainer in
          production today, and its worldwide potential. He will explain how
          the T-50 aircraft delivers a total advanced training system that
          will bridge 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.

-- 12:30 p.m. -- "VUIT-2: Transforming the Battlespace with Real-Time Tactical Video on Demand"

       -- Alan Chinoda, International Business Development, Director, Rotary
          Wing Sensors and Missiles
          Learn how the Apache VUIT-2 is leading the way in manned -- unmanned
          teaming of rotary wing aircraft and Unmanned Aerial Systems by
          allowing streaming video and metadata from currently fielded
          Unmanned Aerial Systems to be received by the Apache and displayed
          on its multi-function displays in the cockpit. VUIT-2 will be
          fielded in combat theater in Fall 2008.

    -- 1:00 p.m. -- Shuttle Bus to Swift Lab
Departs from Lockheed Martin Partnership Pavilion

-- 1:30 p.m. -- Swift Lab Luncheon Briefings: "Swift Lab: A Valuable National Security Tool"

       -- Richard Williams, Manager, Swift Lab, Information Systems & Global
          Services
       -- Randy Peterson, Director, Mission Operations, Information Systems &
          Global Services

Come see our demonstration and learn about the newly upgraded Swift R&D laboratory. The facility also provides the best views of the air show.

    Thursday July 17
    -- 10:00 a.m. . UK Military Flying Training System
       -- Laurence Bryant, UK MFTS IPT Leader
       -- Fred Ross, Ascent Managing Director
          Ascent, a Lockheed Martin-VT Group Joint Venture, will provide
          military flying training of all new UK military aircrew for the next
          25 years, enhancing their world-class capability.


    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 in the U.S. Until July 11:
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                Aeronautics -- Mary Jo Polidore (817) 777-6736
              Electronic Systems -- Amanda Wiley (301) 897-6336
                 Space Systems -- Jan Wrather (408) 742-5113
       Information Systems & Global Services -- Judy Gan (301) 240-7277

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