Lockheed Martin heralds new innovations and commitments to the GCC at the Dubai Airshow

Lockheed Martin, the United States-based global technology leader, will exhibit its diverse portfolio of aerospace and defense solutions at the Dubai Airshow held from 17- 21 November.

The 2019 Dubai Airshow will build on the overwhelming success of the last event, which drew 79,380 trade visitors from around the world, 1,200 exhibitors from 63 countries, 1,603 international and regional media and an order book in excess of $113.8 billion.

This year, Lockheed Martin will showcase some new capabilities that support aerospace and defense industry development in the region – including its integrated air and missile defense technology, ground-based air defense system, radars, a space-themed Majlis and much more.

Lockheed Martin has a history of over 50 years of collaboration across the Middle East. The partnership with UAE has evolved over decades in strengthening the country’s security and prosperity through defense, advanced technology and knowledge transfer programs. Lockheed Martin partners with the UAE government and Armed Forces on key defense programs and local initiatives including the Advanced Military Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (AMMROC) facility in Abu Dhabi and the Center for Innovation and Security Solutions (CISS) in Masdar City.

“The Dubai Airshow is an opportunity to reaffirm our enduring commitment to this dynamic region and offers Lockheed Martin a valuable opportunity to connect and engage with our local partners, as well as to showcase our wide range of advanced technological capabilities”, said Robert S. Harward, chief executive for Lockheed Martin in the Middle East. He added, “We actively support the UAE’s goal of becoming a leader in cutting-edge defense solutions and look forward to expanding our role in helping it embed innovative ideas while attracting local talent to the defense sector.”