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4,600th F-16 Production Milestone Reached with F-16 Block 70 Destined for Kingdom of Bahrain

Lockheed Martin is celebrating the delivery of the 4,600th F-16, a single-seat F-16 Block 70 (serial No. 18-0006) for the Kingdom of Bahrain that will arrive in country in the coming weeks.

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Lockheed Martin Launches Its Largest Summer Internship Program at Center for Innovation and Security Solutions in Abu Dhabi

Lockheed Martin recently inducted its largest-ever summer internship cohort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Center for Innovation and Security Solutions (CISS) in Abu Dhabi.

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Lockheed Martin Delivers 2,700th C-130 Hercules Tactical Airlifter

Lockheed Martin recently delivered the 2,700th Hercules multi-mission tactical airlifter, increasing the size, reach and strength of the worldwide C-130 fleet.

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Lockheed Martin Delivers Shipment of PAC-3 MSEs to Bahrain

Lockheed Martin successfully delivered the first shipment of the Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors to Bahrain.

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Sikorsky Looks to Future Family of VTOL Systems

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today unveiled its plan to build, test and fly a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstrator (HEX / VTOL) with a tilt-wing configuration.

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Lockheed Martin Awards Localization Subcontracts for THAAD Weapon System in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Lockheed Martin has awarded two key subcontracts to industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a second source for certain components in the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Weapon System under a Localization Agreement between Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Lockheed Martin.

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Lockheed Martin to Highlight Cutting-Edge Defense Capabilities, Localization Efforts at WDS 2024

Lockheed Martin will present its vision for 21st century security at the World Defense Show (WDS) 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, highlighting integrated mission-focused defense capabilities and industrial localization efforts that will help strengthen regional security and bolster the Kingdom's defense industries under Vision 2030.

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Lockheed Martin to Showcase Defense Solutions at IDEX 2021

Lockheed Martin, the U.S.-based global technology leader, will showcase its latest defense solutions at the 15th edition of the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from February 21 to 25, 2021.

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Lockheed KFUPM strengthen commitment to empower Saudi Youth

Lockheed Martin extended its partnership with Saudi Arabia’s KFUPM by sponsoring technical graduation projects by its students for the second consecutive year.

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Partnering with GCC Companies for Sustainment Support

Lockheed Martin has partnered with four companies operating across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for improved regional sustainment support.

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Interns Unveil AI-powered Solution for Aircraft Inspection

Lockheed Martin interns from Center for Innovation and Security Solutions will unveil an AI-powered robotic solution for aircraft engine bay inspections at IDEX.

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Lockheed Martin to Highlight Capabilities at IDEX and NAVDEX

Lockheed Martin will present its vision for 21st Century Security solutions at the International Defense Exhibition and Naval Defense Exhibition.

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Lockheed Martin to showcase capabilities at WDS

Lockheed Martin, the U.S.-based global technology leader, will present its vision for 21st century security capabilities at the inaugural World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh.

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Bahrain First to Receive Newest F-16 Training Simulators

Lockheed Martin will deliver full mission training suites reflecting the aircraft’s newest and most advanced production configuration.

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Lockheed Martin Partners with KFUPM on STEM Training Efforts

Lockheed Martin, the U.S.-based global technology leader, is partnering with King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) to help upskill Saudi youth through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives.

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Lockheed Martin Appoints J. Nicholson to Lead Mideast Ops

Lockheed Martin today announced the appointment of retired U.S. Army Gen. John W. Nicholson as their new chief executive for the Middle East.

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Lockheed Martin to Showcase 21st Century Security Solutions at Dubai Airshow

Lockheed Martin, the U.S.-based global technology leader, will present its vision for 21st-century security solutions at Dubai Airshow 2021, focusing on network-centric technologies.

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Lockheed Martin Hosts Specialized Suppliers Workshop

Lockheed Martin, the U.S.-based global defence leader, hosted a specialized suppliers workshop in Riyadh today.

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Al Bowardi and Harward Review Technology Developments

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defense Affairs, received Robert (Bob) S. Harward, Lockheed Martin’s Chief Executive, Middle East

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Ministry of Defense Delegation Tours CISS

A delegation from the Ministry of Defense visited Lockheed Martin’s Center for Security Solutions and Innovation (CISS).

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Lockheed Martin runs UAE-designed AI inspection capability on aircraft programs

For a group of talented UAE students interning at Lockheed Martin in Masdar City, what started as an ambitious summer project has turned into a real-world engineering breakthrough that will positively impact the company’s aircraft programs for years to come.

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Lockheed Martin to Showcase Defense Solutions at IDEX 2021

Lockheed Martin, the U.S.-based global technology leader, will showcase its latest defense solutions at the 15th edition of the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from February 21 to 25, 2021.

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Lockheed Martin and Khalifa University to Collaborate

Lockheed Martin and Khalifa University of Science and Technology (Khalifa University) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on research and academic initiatives that will advance technology and human capital development in the United Arab Emirates.

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Interns Showcase New AI Solution for Aircraft Inspection

Top-performing Emirati interns at Lockheed Martin showcased their work on advanced technology projects to senior UAE defense industry officials.

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U.S. Army Awards Lockheed Martin ATACMS® Missiles Contract

Lockheed Martin received a $561.8 million production contract for Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles for the U.S. Army and Foreign Military Sales customers.

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Lockheed Appoints Joseph Rank To Lead Saudi Operations

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Lockheed Appoints Bob Harward To Lead Middle East Business

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Joseph Rank to Lead Saudi Operations

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced Brigadier General (Retired) Joseph (Joe) Rank as the Chief Executive for Lockheed Martin Saudi Arabia.

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Exechon Announces XMini Manufacturing Sale to REFCO Metals

Exechon Enterprises L.L.C., a joint venture company, has sold an XMini industrial robotic manufacturing tool to REFCO Metals, a UAE-based manufacturer of aluminum assemblies for luxury automobiles.

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Lockheed Martin’s CEO Highlights ‘Partnerships with Purpose’

Collaborations that focus on shared opportunity, growth and progress are critical for global security, said the Chief Executive Officer of Lockheed Martin at the Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi.

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Lockheed Martin Successfully Integrates First Modernized A2100 Satellite

A team of engineers and technicians at Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has completed the integration of the company's first modernized A2100 satellite. The spacecraft, known as Hellas-Sat-4/SaudiGeoSat-1, now moves into final assembly and testing, on track for launch in the second quarter of 2018.

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Arabsat and KACST Award Lockheed Martin Contract to Provide Satellite Systems to Strengthen TV, Internet, Telephone Communication

Arabsat and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) today announced contracts for Lockheed Martin to manufacture two A2100 communications satellites. In conjunction with the award, Lockheed Martin, KACST and TAQNIA Space Company, a subsidiary of the Saudi Technology Investment and Development Company (TAQNIA), signed an agreement to explore future design, manufacture, assembly and integration of satellites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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