Lockheed Martin and Aegisound Honored With Defense Department’s Nunn-Perry Award

March 11, 2010 by Jeffrey Bradford · Comment
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Lockheed Martin and Aegisound Honored With Defense Department's Nunn-Perry Award
March 11, 2010 12:39:00 PM

WASHINGTON, -- An industry Mentor-Protege agreement between Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Aegisound LLC of Blacksburg, Va., was recognized with a Department of Defense Nunn-Perry Award in ceremonies yesterday evening.

Under the agreement, Lockheed Martin has assisted Aegisound in developing its capabilities as a supplier of advanced hearing-protection devices for personnel working in harsh noise environments.Hearing-protection devices from Aegisound are planned for use on aircraft carrier decks during Navy operations with the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft and will help preserve the hearing of service men and women.

The prestigious Nunn-Perry Award, named in honor of former Sen. Sam Nunn and former Secretary of Defense William Perry, was first awarded in 1995 to recognize outstanding Mentor-Protege teams formed under the auspices of the DoD Mentor-Protege program.

Aegisound is a small Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) business. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is providing knowledge, experience and best manufacturing practices to help Aegisound develop its production capabilities and business infrastructure to serve defense, aerospace and commercial markets. Working through the U.S. Navy Mentor-Protege office over a three-year period, the two companies combined efforts to increase Aegisound's production and sales capacity.

"This Mentor-Protege project is a win-win-win proposition. First and most importantly, this technology provides effective hearing protection for the crews that launch airplanes from U.S. Navy carriers. Aegisound is gaining a state of the art, highly efficient manufacturing capability that will support planned growth as the demand for their products increases. The technology enables Lockheed Martin to meet important F-35 program requirements," said Gary Bailey, vice president of Supply Chain Management for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. "We will continue work toward developing Aegisound into a world-class supplier, capable of producing the most sophisticated hearing protection available today," Bailey said.

Aegisound's hearing-protection and communications devices, developed under the F-35 Lightning II program, employ state-of-the-art active noise-canceling technology. The new hearing protectors replace existing hearing-protection devices that are based on 50-year-old technology. The new devices, providing both protection and intelligible communications in extreme noise environments, are worn on deck by aircraft carrier personnel conducting catapult launches and maintenance activities.

As part of the Mentor-Protege initiative, Lockheed Martin teamed with the Morehouse College Entrepreneurship Center to provide training, mentoring and consultancy to Aegisound. Morehouse College is an Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in Atlanta, Ga.

"The mentoring assistance provided by Lockheed Martin and Morehouse College Entrepreneurship Center has proven to be invaluable to Aegisound in supporting our continued growth and mission to serve and protect those who serve and protect us," said Michael Vaudrey, president and CEO of Aegisound.

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Lockheed Martin Super Hercules Deliveries Continue to Strengthen USAF Fleet in Europe — Press Release

December 21, 2009 by Matthew Potter · 1 Comment
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Lockheed Martin Super Hercules Deliveries Continue to Strengthen USAF Fleet in Europe

MARIETTA, Ga., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Brig. Gen. Michael W. Callan, Vice Commander, 17th Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Africa, from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, today accepted the tenth of 14 Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) C-130Js to be based at Ramstein. The USAF Europe C-130Js based there also support the airlift needs of Africa Command (AFRICOM).

“I was excited to be asked by the 86 Airlift Wing commander to fly one of his new J-models to Ramstein Air Base,” Callan said. “As our USAF continues to upgrade its C-130 fleet, this C-130J will climb faster, go farther and perform with precision in all qualification and missions areas. All of those capabilities will be tested in AFRICOM’s AOR, and we at 17th Air Force (AFAFRICA) look forward to partnering with the 37th Airlift Squadron and 86th Airlift Wing to make a difference in Africa.”

The Ramstein delivery is the tenth C-130J for the base, which will receive four more in 2010. This aircraft is Lockheed Martin’s 16th and final C-130J delivery of 2009.

U.S. Air Forces Africa (AFAFRICA) is responsible for conducting Air Force, joint and combined air and space operations in the AFRICOM area of responsibility. To fulfill these responsibilities AFAFRICA employs a full spectrum of capabilities, to include intra-theater airlift assets.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that 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 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.

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Lockheed Martin Delivers First Production F-35 Electro-Optical Targeting System — Press Release

December 1, 2009 by Matthew Potter · Comment
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Lockheed Martin Delivers First Production F-35 Electro-Optical Targeting System

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ — Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) has marked successful entry into low rate initial production on the F-35 Lightning II Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS). The first production units have been delivered to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, TX, for integration onto the aircraft.

Embedded into the F-35’s fuselage with an innovative faceted sapphire window, the low-drag, stealthy EOTS is the world’s first and only sensor combining forward-looking infrared and infrared search and track functionality. The F-35 EOTS will provide Lightning II pilots with significant air-to-air and air-to-ground situational awareness in a single compact and completely passive sensor.

“Our team looks forward to meeting its commitment to provide a superior targeting system to F-35 pilots around the world as we gear up to produce more than 3,000 units,” said Rich Hinkle, program director of F-35 Lightning II EOTS at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “This delivery marks a pivotal achievement for the EOTS as we transition from a system design and development program to a production program.”

The F-35 EOTS production is ramping up to produce up to 200 units a year. “The outlook for the F-35 program is very strong,” Hinkle said. “Our success in supporting the program is vital to the F-35’s mission to provide dominant airpower across the full air-to-air, air-to-ground mission spectrum.”

The latest generation infrared sensor technology, the F-35 EOTS builds upon the success of Lockheed Martin’s Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pod to provide high-resolution imagery, automatic target tracking, infrared-search-and-track, laser designation and range finding, as well as laser spot tracking–all at greatly increased standoff ranges. Modular components allow the F-35 EOTS to be maintained on the flight line for true two-level maintenance.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that 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 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.

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Lawson Elected to Air Force Association Board of Directors

September 16, 2009 by Jeffrey Bradford · Comment
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Lawson Elected to Air Force Association Board of Directors
September 16, 2009

MARIETTA, Ga. -- Larry Lawson, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company executive vice president and F-22 program general manager, has been elected by the delegates of the Air Force Association (AFA) as a national director - at large, of the AFA Board of Directors. The vote was held in Washington, D.C., at the AFA National convention prior to the start of the 2009 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition.

Lawson brings 30 years of defense industry experience and business leadership to the position. He has led the F-22 Raptor Program, including the industry team of partners and nearly 1,000 suppliers, since 2004. He is responsible for all facets of the program, including strategic direction and infusion of the latest technologies into the Raptor.

Lawson started his career in the defense industry with McDonnell Douglas as a designer on the F-15. Since then, he has led the development and fielding of a broad spectrum of weapon systems. Prior to coming to the F-22, he was the vice president of Business Development for Lockheed Martin's Electronic Systems business area. He is a recognized industry leader and committed to delivering capability and quality to the United States Air Force.

"We are thrilled to welcome Larry to the AFA Board of Directors," said Joseph E. Sutter, chairman of the AFA Board of Directors. "His years of defense industry knowledge bring a unique perspective to this key role. His experience coupled with his tremendous leadership record will be extremely valuable as he works with the other dedicated Board of Directors to serve our nation's airmen."

"It is a great honor for me to have the opportunity to serve alongside these distinguished AFA board members," said Lawson. "Our goal must be to ensure the warfighter has the best capability our industry can offer, and I'm excited to accept this new role and serve the men and women who defend our nation."

AFA is a 501(C) (3), nonprofit organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA has more than 200 chapters nationally and internationally representing more than 125,000 members. Visit AFA at http://www.afa.org.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a global security company that 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 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.

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