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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Nov. 21, 2011 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced today that it has submitted its final proposal revision for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Development and Sustainment Contract. The Lockheed Martin-Raytheon GMD team delivered its final offer to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA’s) GMD Joint Program Office in Huntsville, Ala., Nov. 18.

The contract will provide development, manufacturing, test, training, performance-based logistics, operations and sustainment of the GMD element of the Ballistic Missile Defense
System. The GMD element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System provides combatant commanders the capability to engage and destroy limited intermediate- and long-range ballistic missile threats in the midcourse battle space to protect the United States.

The Lockheed Martin-Raytheon team submitted its proposal in January and a proposal update in September.

“The entire Lockheed Martin-Raytheon team has worked together as partners in a transparent environment throughout the GMD Development and Sustainment Contract pursuit,” said Mathew J. Joyce, GMD vice president and program manager, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. “As a result, our team delivered a thorough and comprehensive proposal that represents all of our capabilities. The Lockheed Martin-Raytheon team is committed to this mission , and we are continuing to work together to prepare for a robust start-up that will deliver an effective, affordable GMD program.”

“Raytheon is proud of its role as the developer and producer of the Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle,” said Wes Kremer, Raytheon vice president of Air and Missile Defense Systems. “The Lockheed Martin-Raytheon team is well positioned to provide the nation with the right solution for defeating intermediate- and long-range ballistic missile threats.”

Lockheed Martin will be the GMD prime contractor and systems integrator, leading the team’s work at all major GMD sites: Huntsville, Ala.; Fort Greely, Alaska; Eareckson Air Station, Alaska; Schriever Air Force Base, Colo.; and Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Strategic partner Raytheon will provide the GMD Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle, as well as
systems engineering, development, m odeling and simulation, operations and sustainment, manufacturing, testing and training.

The Lockheed Martin-Raytheon GMD team includes: Alaska Aerospace Corp., ARES Corp., ATK Aerospace Systems, Bechtel National Inc., Bluespring Software, CohesionForce Inc., Dynetics Inc., Harris Corp., Imprimis Inc., IroquoiSystems Inc., Mission Solutions Engineering, NANA Development Corp.’s ASTS-Akima Logistics Services Joint Venture, Northrop Grumman Information Systems as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
provider, Orbital Sciences Corp., Oregon Iron Works Inc., Quadrus Corp., QuantiTech Inc. and TDX Power Inc. The team includes all of the GMD OEMs and large and small companies across the nation.

Strategic partners Lockheed Martin and Raytheon will apply their expertise in interceptor weapon systems to the GMD mission. Systems developed by Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have achi eved more than 50 intercepts in testing and combat and include Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense with the Standard Missile-3 interceptor and Patriot with the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 interceptor. Accomplishments in 2011 have included the Oct. 5 THAAD initial operational test and evaluation that challenged the system to track, detect and intercept two different targets utilizing two THAAD interceptors, a first for the system. The team’s credentials include: more than 30 years of experience in midcourse hit-to-kill missile defense development, production, testing, fielding and operations; more than 50 years of experience in strategic weapon system development, test, operations and sustainment and strategic weapon facility operations; and Department of Defense award-winning performance-based logistics expertise.

Raytheon Company, with 2010 sales of $25 billion, is a technology and innovation leader s pecializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 89 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art
electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 126,000 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 2010 sales from continuing operations
were $45.8 billion.

Media Contacts:
Lynn Fisher, Lockheed Martin, 408-742-7606; lynn.m.fisher@lmco.com

John Patterson, Raytheon, 520-794-4559; john_b_patterson@raytheon.com

For additional information, go to: www.lockheedmartin.com/gmd

Mathew J. Joyce, Vice President & Program

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 28, 2011 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced today that it has submitted its proposal for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Development and Sustainment Contract to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA’s) GMD Joint Program Office.  The Lockheed Martin-Raytheon team completed delivery of the proposal yesterday, Jan. 27. The GMD Development and Sustainment Contract will provide development, manufacturing, test, training, performance-based logistics, operations and sustainment of the GMD element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System, which protects the nation, our allies and friends against limited ballistic missile attack.  MDA has announced that it intends to award the contract May 31 and that the acquisition value is approximately $600 million per year with an initial period of performance of seven years. 

Frank Wyatt, Vice President, Air & Missile

“Quality, reliability, affordability, transparency, support to the war fighter and the defense of our country drive the fundamental elements of our proposal,” said Mathew J. Joyce, GMD vice president and program manager, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company.  “With that clarity of purpose, the combined strengths of our unified team established the strong foundation of our proposal, setting the example for how we’ll work together after award.  Lockheed Martin’s disciplined systems engineering processes coupled with our team’s proven performance underpin the ability of this team to deliver on our commitments.” 

“The Lockheed Martin-Raytheon team is ideally positioned to deliver this critical capability to the Missile Defense Agency and the nation,” said Frank Wyatt, Raytheon vice president of Air and Missile Defense Systems.  “Our two companies fully understand this mission and the requirements that MDA has outlined.  Together we can deliver the highest quality, most affordable and lowest-risk solution for GMD development and sustainment.” 

As industry leaders in interceptor weapon systems for missile defense, strategic partners Lockheed Martin and Raytheon will apply their unique credentials to GMD.  Lockheed Martin and Raytheon systems combined have achieved more than 50 intercepts in testing and combat.  These systems include Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense with the Standard Missile-3 interceptor and Patriot with the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 interceptor. 

Lockheed Martin will be prime contractor and systems integrator, leading the team in performing work at all major GMD sites: Huntsville, Ala.; Fort Greely, Alaska; Eareckson Air Station, Alaska; Schriever Air Force Base, Colo.; and Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.  In addition to the GMD Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle, Raytheon will provide systems engineering, development, modeling and simulation, operations and sustainment, manufacturing, testing and training. 

The team includes all of the GMD original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).  This will provide operational continuity.  Large and small companies across the nation will contribute to system evolution.  The team includes: Alaska Aerospace Corporation, ARES Corporation, ATK Aerospace Systems, Bechtel National Inc., Bluespring Software, CohesionForce Inc., Dynetics Inc., Harris Corporation, Imprimis Inc., IroquoiSystems Inc., Mission Solutions Engineering, NANA Development Corporation’s ASTS-Akima Logistics Services Joint Venture, Northrop Grumman Information Systems as an OEM provider, Orbital Sciences Corporation, Oregon Iron Works Inc., Quadrus Corporation, QuantiTech Inc. and TDX Power Inc. 

The team’s credentials include more than 30 years of experience in midcourse hit-to-kill missile defense development, production, testing, fielding and operations and more than 50 years of experience in strategic weapon system development, test, operations and sustainment and strategic weapon facility operations, along with Department of Defense award-winning performance-based logistics expertise. 

Raytheon Company, with 2009 sales of $25 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world.  With a history of innovation spanning 88 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services.  With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 75,000 people worldwide. 

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 132,000 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 2010 sales from continuing operations were $45.8 billion. 

Lynn Fisher, Lockheed Martin, 408-742-7606; lynn.m.fisher@lmco.com
John Patterson, Raytheon, 520-794-4559; john_b_patterson@raytheon.com
For additional information, go to:  www.lockheedmartin.com/gmd

Article has been reprinted from: Local News Anchorage 

With the U.S. potentially facing an ongoing threat from nations like North Korea and Iran, military officials argue that the nation’s missile defense system, including missiles in Alaska’s Fort Greely are more important than ever.

The missile defense system has faced slashed budgets in past years and plenty of criticism, but Thursday Lt. Gen. Patrick O’Reilly said the U.S. faces a bigger threat from nations like North Korea and Iran and that means missile defense at Fort Greely near Delta Junction becomes more important with each passing day.

The secretary of defense announced Thursday that the nation’s missile defense system will not take a budget cut in fiscal year 2012 — in fact that budget has been increased because of the outside threats.

Critics of the program question the ability of the missiles at Fort Greely to actually function properly and eliminate enemy threats, pointing to test failures, but O’reilly says each missile test is designed to get more difficult and that the system is improving with each test.

“In the past we’ve seen the systems be overwhelmed by the number of objects at one time that it’s trying to track, and we’ve shown we’ve been able to overcome that and we now have quite a large capacity with capability,” said O’Reilly.

O’reilly also said it’s important to have the flexibility that Fort Greely offers, being able to increase the number of missiles at the site if threats from other countries get worse.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Dec. 3, 2010 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced today that the Lockheed Martin-Raytheon team competing for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Development and Sustainment Contract has received the final request for proposal from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA). 

MDA issued the request for proposal Dec. 2, with a submission due date of Jan. 28.  The contract will continue development, manufacturing, test, training, operations support and sustainment support of the GMD element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System, which protects the nation, our allies and friends against limited ballistic missile attack. 

“This team is prepared and enthusiastic about our offer to support this critical national asset,” said Mathew J. Joyce, GMD vice president and program manager, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company.  “Backed by proven performance and domain expertise, our bid will assure a smooth transition.  The entire Lockheed Martin-Raytheon team is dedicated to a transparent partnership with the MDA and GMD program office.” 

Lockheed Martin will be prime contractor and systems integrator.  The Lockheed Martin-led team will perform work at all major GMD sites:  Huntsville, Ala.; Fort Greely, Alaska; Eareckson Air Station, Alaska; Schriever Air Force Base, Colo.; and Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. 

In addition to the GMD Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle, Raytheon will provide systems engineering, development, modeling and simulation, operations and sustainment, manufacturing, testing and training. 
 
“Three additional companies have joined our best-of-industry team,” said Joyce.  Bluespring Software will provide software tools for modeling, analysis and process improvement.  Mission Solutions Engineering will provide systems engineering and software development support.  Raytheon Trusted Computer Solutions will provide software support services. 

The Lockheed Martin-Raytheon GMD team also includes:  Alaska Aerospace Corporation, ARES Corporation, ATK Aerospace Systems, Bechtel National Inc., CohesionForce Inc., Dynetics Inc., Harris Corporation, Imprimis Inc., IroquoiSystems Inc., NANA Development Corporation’s ASTS-Akima Logistics Services Joint Venture, Northrop Grumman Corporation as an OEM provider, Orbital Sciences Corporation, Oregon Iron Works Inc., Quadrus Corporation, QuantiTech Inc. and TDX Power Inc. 

Strategic partners Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have developed systems that have achieved more than 50 intercepts in testing and combat – more than any other team.  The team’s credentials include more than 30 years of experience in missile defense development, production, testing and fielding, more than 50 years of experience in strategic weapon system operations and sustainment, and award-winning performance-based logistics expertise. 

Raytheon Company, with 2009 sales of $25 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world.  With a history of innovation spanning 88 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services.  With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 75,000 people worldwide. 

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 133,000 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 2009 sales from continuing operations were $44.0 billion. 

Media Contacts: 
Lynn Fisher, Lockheed Martin, 408-742-7606; lynn.m.fisher@lmco.com
John Patterson, Raytheon, 520-794-4559; john_b_patterson@raytheon.com

For additional information, go to:  www.lockheedmartin.com/gmd