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Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest's 'Science of Sports' Science Fair team one of a handful of teams from across the country to be honored

WALTHAM, Mass., May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House will host three participants in the Raytheon / New England Patriots "Science of Sports" competition at its annual Science Fair on Tuesday, May 27, which highlights science projects from students across the nation. Youth representing Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest's Hudson Clubhouse are Brooke Bohn (14), Daisuaghn Bass (13) and Gerard McManus (13). This year's White House Science Fair will focus on girls and women who are excelling in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and inspiring the next generation with their work. 

The Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest's Hudson Clubhouse 'Catapult Court CEOs' team's project focuses on the science behind making the perfect shot in basketball. The seven-member team also includes Aayana Bass (15), Marissa Cecca (11), Colleen O'Malley (11), and Leo Santos (14). The 2014 competition, which features teams from Boys & Girls Clubs across New England, will take place on June 1 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

Raytheon and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation team up each year with the Boys & Girls Clubs of New England to host the program. This year, 90 Raytheon volunteers mentored more than 150 students over five months to design projects that explore the math and science embedded in competitive sports.

Science of Sports is one of many education programs included in Raytheon's MathMovesU^® STEM education initiative to cultivate interest among young people in math and science and to encourage them to obtain the skills needed to drive U.S. technology leadership.

To support the Science of Sports team from Hudson on its journey to the White House Science Fair, use the hashtag #WHScienceFair and follow @MathMovesU on Twitter.

About MathMovesU

Raytheon's MathMovesU^® program is an initiative committed to increasing middle and elementary school students' interest in math and science education by engaging them in hands-on, interactive activities. The innovative programs of MathMovesU include the traveling interactive experience MathAlive!^®; Raytheon's Sum of all Thrills™ experience at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot^®, which showcases math in action as students design and experience their own thrill ride using math fundamentals; the "In the Numbers" game, a partnership with the New England Patriots on display at The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon; the company's ongoing sponsorship of the MATHCOUNTS^® National Competition; and the MathMovesU scholarship and grant program. Follow MathMovesU and other Raytheon community outreach programs on Facebook and on Twitter @MathMovesU.

About Raytheon

Raytheon Company, with 2013 sales of $24 billion and 63,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 92 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 cyber security and a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter @Raytheon.

World MS Day: Novartis launches 7-Day Challenge to 'Live Like You' enabling people with MS to better understand their lives with MS

Basel, May 28, 2014 - In support of World MS Day, Novartis announced today the launch of the 7-Day Challenge to Live Like You for people with MS. The 7-Day Challenge to Live Like You, one of the first integrations of emerging technological trends by a pharmaceutical company, is simple: using wearable technology or accessing personal online systems that people use on a daily basis, including calendars, social media channels and fitness trackers, people with MS are invited to track their activities for seven days and gain valuable insights into what works best for their lifestyle. The 7-Day Challenge to Live Like You, which can be accessed viahttp://7daychallenge.tictrac.com, addresses the growing desire amongst the MS community to gather personalized information that will allow them to make decisions on how they can manage their lives with MS.



World MS Day: Novartis launches 7-Day Challenge to 'Live Like You' enabling people with MS to better understand their lives with MS

Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Positions Global Logistics Capabilities for International Growth (NYSE:NOC)

WASHINGTON -- May 29, 2014 -- Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) logistics experts met at the National Press Club May 28 to discuss how the company supports international operations including the Pacific Rim.

The briefing detailed how Northrop Grumman is leveraging its more than 80 years of expertise in logistics to provide innovative, affordable solutions that enhance effectiveness over the total life cycle of the systems.

Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Positions Global Logistics Capabilities for International Growth (NYSE:NOC)

Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Receives Award for Developing Robinwood Robotics Program (NYSE:NOC)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – May 29, 2014 – A team of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) employees serving as instructors for the Robinwood Robotics Program were selected to receive the Martha Wood Leadership Award by the City of Annapolis.



Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Receives Award for Developing Robinwood Robotics Program (NYSE:NOC)

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Northrop Grumman Begins Sampling New Compact Indium Phosphide Ultra-Low-Noise Amplifiers for Commercial, Military Use

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. -- May 28, 2014 -- A pioneer in the design and fabrication of advanced semiconductors, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has developed two high performance Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) broadband ultra-low-noise amplifiers (LNA) that are in production for immediate delivery. The cost-effective indium phosphide (InP) high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) LNAs are for use in E-band and W-band commercial, civil and military applications such as communication links, sensors, millimeter-wave imaging, radars and digital microwave radios. The compact die design of each LNA considerably reduces footprint size and exhibits unmatched ultra-low-noise performance and high gain. "The LNAs are the initial release of products designed with the company's indium phosphide process, a powerful semiconductor technology that has successfully been used in Northrop Grumman's advanced military communication systems," said Frank Kropschot, general manager, Microelectronics Products and Services at Northrop Grumman. "For the first time, Northrop is offering products for similarly demanding commercial applications." Product descriptions: ALP283: The ALP283 is a W-band 1.7 mm2 InP HEMT low-noise amplifier that operates between 80 and 100 GHz The power amplifier provides 29 dB of linear gain, 2.5 dB typical Noise Figure and 1dB gain compression power (P1dB) of 3 dBm (2 mw) A 2 dB typical average noise figure from 80-100 GHz Excellent for W-Band millimeter-wave imaging applications, sensors and communication links ALP275: The ALP275 is W-band 2.125 mm2 InP HEMT ultra-low-noise amplifier that operates between 71 and 96 GHz The power amplifier provides greater than 26 dB of linear gain, 3 dB typical Noise Figure and P1dB of 4 dBm (2.5 mw) Ideal for E-Band and W-Band communications links To ensure rugged and reliable operation, both LNAs are fully passivated. Both bond pad and backside metallization are Ti/Au, which is compatible with conventional die attach, thermocompression and thermosonic wire bonding assembly techniques. Detailed datasheets on both LNAs can be found at www.northropgrumman.com/mps Northrop Grumman manufactures the LNAs at its state-of-the-art microelectronics wafer fabrication facility in Manhattan Beach. A Department of Defense Trusted Foundry, the facility uses advanced gallium nitride, gallium arsenide and indium phosphide semiconductor manufacturing processes. Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

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Unmanned Aircraft Series Sets Record for Mission Hours Flown in One Week

Flight record is more than 50 percent above those recorded for Global Hawk in 2013 SAN DIEGO – May 28, 2014 –Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) series, which includes the U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk, set a new record for mission hours flown in one week, logging 665 hours flying operational and exercise missions during the week ending Feb. 23. In 2013, Global Hawk flew an average of 433.8 hours a week. The weekly record of 665 hours set in February 2014 is 53 percent above last year's average. That is the equivalent of almost four Global Hawks in the air around the clock for an entire week. The HALE UAS series have exceeded 110,000 total flight hours supporting diverse global missions. More than 87 percent of those missions were for the Air Force, others were for the U.S. Navy, NASA and other customers. The system's increased flight hours combined with stable support costs continue to drive down flight hour costs. The Air Force reported that for 2013, Global Hawk cost per hour was reduced almost 30 percent compared to 2012 and it continues to drop. The Air Force has 32 Global Hawks in service around the globe. "Global Hawk is in operation today, setting performance records that are benefitting customers around the world," said Mick Jaggers, Global Hawk UAS Program Director, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems. "Effective, cost-efficient intelligence is in demand, and our teams deliver this to the Air Force, Navy, NASA and other customers every day." Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

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Northrop Grumman, Diamond Aircraft Collaborating on Intelligence-Gathering Aircraft Systems for Canadian, International Markets

OTTAWA, Ontario – May 28, 2014 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is collaborating with Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc., to deliver new intelligence-gathering aircraft capabilities to Canadian and international markets. As part of this effort, Northrop Grumman will establish a presence in Ontario, near Diamond Aircraft's production facility at London International Airport. "Diamond Aircraft has a long history of superior design and manufacturing processes for propeller-driven general aviation aircraft," said George Vardoulakis, vice president, medium range tactical systems, Northrop Grumman. "Combined with Northrop Grumman's leadership in manned and unmanned systems, we can pool our expertise to explore new opportunities for our customers worldwide." By leveraging proven technologies from each company, products will be delivered more affordably and in less time. "Collaborating with Northrop Grumman is a great opportunity to bring high-value work to Southern Ontario and to develop new Canadian products for domestic and international markets," said Peter Maurer, president and chief executive officer of Diamond Industries, Inc. (Canada). "We're very excited to move forward in this long-term relationship." About Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. develops and manufactures advanced technology all composite personal and flight training general aviation aircraft. In addition, the company offers worldwide training and support services either factory direct or through its network of authorized service centers. About Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

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Northrop Grumman Selected to Provide Turbine Generator Units For US Navy's Ohio Replacement Submarine Program

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – May 27, 2014 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been awarded a contract by shipbuilder General Dynamics Electric Boat to complete detailed design and subsequent manufacturing, assembly, qualification and delivery of the first turbine generator units for the Ohio Replacement Program (ORP), the U.S. Navy's next-generation ballistic nuclear submarine. The turbine generators provide all of the submarine's propulsion and other electrical power requirements. The ORP represents the first Navy nuclear-powered submarine to incorporate electric drive since 1974. This award follows separate ORP contract awards from General Dynamics to Northrop Grumman's Marine Systems business unit for other ORP components. "This latest award reflects Northrop Grumman's long standing partnerships with General Dynamics Electric Boat and the U.S. Navy," said Karen Campbell, vice president, Northrop Grumman Marine Systems business unit. "We are proud of our heritage and honored to be part of the Ohio Replacement Program." The ORP plan is to design and build a new class of 12 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) to replace the Navy's current force of 14 Ohio-class SSBNs, which will be retired starting in 2027.   Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

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Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Fifth- to Fourth-Generation Aircraft Communications Capabilities During Flight Tests

SAN DIEGO – May 27, 2014 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has built and demonstrated a unique communications capability for the U.S. Department of Defense that enables fifth-generation aircraft to share information through existing data links with fourth-generation fighters to improve situational awareness and combat effectiveness. The F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning II are the world's only operational fifth-generation stealth aircraft; fourth-generation fighters include the F-15, F-16 and F-18. The F-35 has three variants that will serve the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, its partners and allies. Networking these aircraft will improve connectivity and communications, creating a force multiplier to dramatically increase the effectiveness of the total force. Northrop Grumman demonstrated this "fifth-to-fourth" generation networking capability during a series of operational flight tests under the Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program, referred to as Jetpack 5th to 4th JCTD. The flight tests, conducted in late March at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and in early April at Edwards Air Force Base, California, conclude the final phase of the JCTD program. Northrop Grumman is the lead contractor on the Jetpack 5th to 4th JCTD program, which was sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command, Pacific Command and OSD's Defense Microelectronics Activity. During the April flight tests, Jetpack validated the ability to simultaneously link and translate both the F-35's Multifunction Advanced Data Link and the F-22's Intra-Flight Data Link to common Link 16 messages. Link 16 is a secure, jam-resistant, high-speed digital data link and a NATO standard for ground-based, airborne and sea-based air defense platforms. "The Jetpack JCTD has made an important contribution toward providing advanced situational awareness and combat effectiveness to our warfighters," said Jeannie Hilger, vice president, network communication systems, Northrop Grumman Information Systems. "This important capability – enabled by our Freedom 550 Joint Enterprise Terminal – leverages Northrop Grumman's F-35 avionics development to provide a production-ready, affordable solution for our joint forces." "A total system solution – not just a waveform or just a radio – is required for fifth to fourth to become a reality," Hilger said. "Jetpack implemented a system to allow fourth-generation fighters to access the bounty of sensor information from the fifth-generation aircraft." Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, provides Jetpack's dual-band advanced tactical data link antennas to Northrop Grumman as part of the system. Jetpack is built for application in internally-mounted or pod-mounted installations, and received an interim authority to operate during the JCTD test period. Northrop Grumman has been demonstrating fifth-to-fourth capabilities since a series of joint operational exercises beginning in April 2010.   Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

Monsanto Company Adds Marcos Lutz to Board of Directors | Monsanto Newsroom

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) announced today the appointment of Marcos Lutz to the company’s board of directors. Lutz is the chief executive officer of Cosan SA and a director of Cosan Ltd. (NYSE: CZZ) – a Brazil-based company that operates businesses in sugar and ethanol, fuel, logistics services, lubricants and piped natural gas in Brazil and regions including Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America. He joined Cosan in 2007 and has served as chief executive officer of Cosan SA and as a director of Cosan Ltd. since 2009.

Prior to joining Cosan, he held senior leadership roles at Companhia Siderurgica Nacional SA, serving as vice president of Infrastructure and Energy, with responsibility for the company’s hydroelectric plants, logistics, railways and port terminals. Other prior positions include chief operating officer, Logistics for Ultrapapar Participacoes SA, as well as other leadership roles in that organization.

Monsanto Company Adds Marcos Lutz to Board of Directors | Monsanto Newsroom

ROKAF Receives Additional C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft · Lockheed Martin

ROKAF Receives Additional C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft
MARIETTA, Ga., May 30, 2014 –  Two additional  C-130J Super Hercules aircraftoperated by the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) ferried from the Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] facility here today.



ROKAF Receives Additional C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft · Lockheed Martin

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F-35 Achieves Three Major Flight Test Milestones On Same Day

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. and NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Md, May 29, 2014 – In three separate flight tests on May 27, Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35 Lightning II aircraft demonstrated air-to-air combat capability, completed the first flight test with the next level software load and accomplished a landing at the maximum test speed and drop rate.

In the Point Mugu Sea Test Range airspace off the Central California coast, an F-35B demonstrated the jet’s air-to-air combat capability when it sequentially engaged two aerial targets with two AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) during a Weapon Delivery Accuracy mission.

Test pilot Lt. Col. Andrew ‘Growler’ Allen tracked two maneuvering drone targets, making the very first dual AMRAAM shot from any F-35 variant, and the first live AMRAAM shot from the F-35B Short Take Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) variant.

“The U.S. Marine Corps, which operates F-35Bs, will be the first military service branch to attain combat-ready Initial Operational Capability (IOC) in 2015,” said J.D. McFarlan, Lockheed Martin's vice president for F-35 Test & Verification. “This Weapon Delivery Accuracy test highlighted the air combat capability that will give Marine aviators a decisive combat edge in contested airspace.”

The F-35’s internally-carried AIM-120 AMRAAMs are a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile capable of all-weather day-and-night operations and considered a “fire-and-forget” missile using active target radar guidance.

Flying from Edwards Air Force Base, an F-35A flew a 1.9 hour mission with the first-ever load of Block 3i hardware and software. Block 3i is the next level of capability and is planned to support U.S. Air Force F-35A IOC in 2016.
          
The F-35C, designed for aircraft carrier operations, completed a landing at its maximum sink speed to test the aircraft’s landing gear, airframe and arrestment system at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.  “Five sorties were conducted, building up the maximum sink rate test condition of 21.4 feet per second, which represents the maximum sink speed planned for this test,” McFarlan said. During the tests, the F-35C did three arrestments, several touch and goes and one bolter. The landings were to demonstrate structural readiness for arrested landings on an aircraft carrier at sea.

Fleet-wide, the F-35 has, to date, amassed more than 17,000 flight hours, with all three variant aircraft at the F-35 Integrated Training Center at Eglin AFB, Florida, surpassing the 5,000 sorties milestone this week.

The F-35 Lightning II, a 5th generation fighter, combines advanced low observable stealth technology with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. Three distinct variants of the F-35 will replace the A-10 and F-16 for the U.S. Air Force, the F/A-18 for the U.S. Navy, the F/A-18 and AV-8B Harrier for the U.S. Marine Corps, and a variety of fighters for at least 10 other countries. Following the U.S. Marine Corps’ planned 2015 IOC, the U.S. Air Force and Navy intend to attain IOC in 2016 and 2018, respectively.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 113,000 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 net sales for 2013 were $45.4 billion.

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Three New Vice Presidents Take the Reins at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

ORLANDO, Fla., and DALLAS, May 29, 2014 – Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE: LMT] Missiles and Fire Control business has created two new vice president positions at its Orlando, Florida, facility, and filled a third vice president post at the company’s Grand Prairie, Texas, headquarters.

Rita C. Flaherty, a resident of Winter Garden, Florida, has been named Vice President-Strategy and Business Development for the Fire Control/Special Operations Forces Contractor Logistics Support Services line of business. She assumed her new duties on May 10. Flaherty has 17 years of business development experience with Lockheed Martin and United Technologies. She previously served in the U.S. Army, specializing in military intelligence. Flaherty holds a Bachelor of Science degree in English and Systems Engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and a Master of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Syracuse University.

Daniel S. Norton will assume the position of Vice President-Strategy and Business Development for Tactical Missiles/Combat Maneuver Systems. Norton brings 28 years of experience with Lockheed Martin, including leadership positions in business development, program management and Information Technology. His transition to the new position begins immediately. Norton is currently Vice President of U.K./Europe for Lockheed Martin IS&GS Global Solutions. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Central Florida. Norton is relocating from the U.K. to the Orlando area.

Michael L. Oates will assume the position of Vice President-Strategy and Business Development for the Air and Missile Defense line of business. His transition to the new job takes effect immediately. Oates moves from Lockheed Martin’s Washington Operations, where he has served as Vice President for Army and Special Operations Programs. Oates served in the U.S. Army for 32 years. His leadership positions included Lieutenant General and Director of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization, and Commanding General-10th Mountain Division. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and completed a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies at the Naval War College. Oates will be located at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Grand Prairie, Texas. He replaces Orville Prins, who will retire in August after a distinguished 24-year career with Lockheed Martin.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 113,000 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 net sales for 2013 were $45.4 billion.

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Lockheed Martin To Acquire Astrotech Space Operations Business From Astrotech Corporation

Satellite Launch Services Provider Strengthens Space Systems Portfolio

BETHESDA, Md., May 29, 2014 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of the Astrotech Space Operations business of Astrotech Corporation. Astrotech Space Operations is a leader in satellite launch preparation services, from final testing and fueling to encapsulation and day-of launch operations. The terms of the agreement are not material to Lockheed Martin.

Subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including approval by the Astrotech Corporation shareholders, the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2014. Upon closing, Astrotech Space Operations will be operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin and managed by the corporation’s Space Systems business area.

“Astrotech Space Operations’ expertise in the final stages of launch preparation complements our existing capabilities in satellite design, production and integration,” said Marillyn Hewson, Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO. “This new capability expands our Space Systems services portfolio and enhances the value we offer to current and future Lockheed Martin and Astrotech customers.”

Astrotech Space Operations has been a global satellite processing leader since 1981. With over 300 successful spacecraft missions to date, Astrotech Space Operations provides all support necessary for successful spacecraft processing to prepare for launch on a variety of U.S. and international launch vehicles.

“Joining Lockheed Martin will benefit our customers and our employees,” said Don White, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Astrotech Space Operations. “As a wholly-owned subsidiary, we’ll be able to deliver the same level of expert, affordable launch preparation services our customers have come to expect with the added strength and stability of a company that’s been a leader in the space industry since day one.”

Astrotech Space Operations serves a wide range of government and commercial customers, including both U.S. and international agencies and firms. Headquartered in Titusville, Florida, Astrotech Space Operations’ facilities are located near Cape Canaveral, Florida and at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, to support launches on both coasts.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 113,000 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 net sales for 2013 were $45.4 billion.

Lockheed Martin Forward-Looking Statements:Statements in this release about future actions and the consequences of these actions are “forward-looking statements” and are based on Lockheed Martin’s current expectations and assumptions. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, the potential for growth as result of the transaction. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the failure to obtain shareholder approval of the transaction, the failure to obtain, delays in obtaining or adverse conditions contained in any required regulatory or other approvals, the failure to consummate or a delay in consummating the transaction for other reasons, changes in laws or regulations, changes in general economic conditions, our ability to successfully integrate the business and generate synergies, the ability to attract and retain a skilled workforce in an uncertain funding environment, as well as other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in Lockheed Martin's Form 10-K (including under the caption “Risk Factors”) and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information in this release is as of May 29, 2014. Lockheed Martin disclaims any duty to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, actual results or changes in expectations. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Lockheed Martin’s business, please refer to the Corporation’s SEC filings, which may be obtained at the Corporation’s website:http://www.lockheedmartin.com or through the website maintained by the SEC atwww.sec.gov.

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Lockheed Martin Awarded Additional C4ISR Contract to Support the U.S. Coast Guard

MOORESTOWN, N.J., May 28, 2014 -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) received a $69 million contract to support the United States Coast Guard’s efforts to enforce maritime sovereignty and address at-sea threats.

Through this contract received from Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), Lockheed Martin will provide the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) system for the United States Coast Guard’s seventh National Security Cutter (NSC), the future USCGC Kimball.

Lockheed Martin’s C4ISR system offers comprehensive, real-time situational awareness, commonality and interoperability, which enables a greater collection and sharing of maritime data. It allows the crew to see vessels in distress or targets of interest; collaborate with other Coast Guard air, sea and land assets; and act on the most current information available.

“The NSC’s C4ISR system is critical to ensuring the USCG can support the nation’s maritime strategy,” said Joe Buss, program director of Lockheed Martin’s Coast Guard and Mission Control Systems. “Our brave men and women of the Coast Guard rely on the accuracy and timeliness of the data our system provides to achieve their many missions and maritime operations.”

Lockheed Martin has a rich legacy in supporting the Coast Guard, and has provided the C4ISR systems to all six of the NSCs. The NSC is the largest and most technologically advanced multi-mission cutter in the Coast Guard fleet, with capabilities to support the service's homeland security, law enforcement, marine safety, environmental protection and national defense missions.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 113,000 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 net sales for 2013 were $45.4 billion.

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Legendary Coach Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski Aims To Inspire Severe Joint Pain Sufferers To Seek Treatment So They Can Return To Helping Causes In Their Communities

Getting Back to Giving Back campaign celebrates and shares the inspirational stories of those who have had joint replacement and returned to helping causes that bring hope and relief to those in need

Photo Caption: Coach K (middle) recognizes (left to right) Keith, Rebekah and Gordon for their dedication to giving back to their community following Total Joint Replacement.  

WARSAW, IN (May 22, 2014) – Today, Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski and DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction* launched Getting Back to Giving Back, an educational and philanthropic campaign that celebrates and shares the stories of individuals who are able to continue to actively give back to their community after joint replacement surgery. This campaign advocates the message that people can continue the things that bring a sense of purpose and meaning to life despite osteoarthritis (OA).

As part of the campaign, Coach K and DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction will honor three community heroes who—like him—have been able to give back after joint replacement surgery. The not-for-profit organizations supported by the local humanitarians each received a one-time $10,000 donation from DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction and their stories are featured on a new website, GettingBacktoGivingBack.com.

This campaign is very personal for Coach K. Several years ago, OA pain put his coaching career at risk and he faced the possibility of curtailing his charitable activities. Coach K worked with his surgeon to address his pain by having both of his hips replaced. Following rehabilitation, Coach K returned to coaching and is now the winningest coach in men’s college basketball history and continues to lend his support to numerous charitable endeavors, particularly the Chicago-based Rory David Deutsch Foundation and his own Emily K Center. Coach K established the Emily K Center in honor of his mother to teach underprivileged students to become leaders in their community.

For Coach K and many baby boomers, one of the benefits of aging is the opportunity to better balance career and family commitments with their desire to carve out time for community involvement. But this time of life is also when many are affected by OA,[1] a painful degenerative joint condition which can impede mobility and stability, and possibly decrease a person’s ability to participate in activities fully. In Coach K’s case, as with many others, he couldn’t be nearly as active, professionally or personally, if he hadn’t undergone hip replacement surgery to treat his OA.

“My joint pain really drained my positive energy and physical strength, but I kept putting off hip replacement,” said Coach K. “I regret waiting so long because surgery and rehabilitation really allowed me to feel better and regain my mobility. Now I can be the coach, husband and grandfather I want to be, as well as continue to donate my time and energy to organizations that give so much to my community. I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction to recognize other patients who used their restored mobility and energy following joint replacement surgery to give back to others.” 

Individuals recognized by the Getting Back to Giving Back campaign for their community commitment following joint replacement surgery include Keith, who teaches adaptive sports to individuals with disabilities through SportsNet; Rebekah, a volunteer with Girls on the Run® who teaches life lessons about self-sufficiency and determination to young girls; and Gordon, a hockey enthusiast sharing his love for the sport by coaching inner-city children through Hockey On Your Block.

“Through the Getting Back to Giving Back campaign, we hope to encourage those suffering from osteoarthritis to realize that they don’t have to give up the things that bring a sense of purpose and meaning to their lives because of this disease,” said Andrew Ekdahl, Worldwide President, DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction. “We are thrilled to recognize these humanitarians and Coach K, who are inspiring examples of how joint replacement surgery can help those with chronic joint pain find relief and pursue their passion for helping others.”

For more information about Getting Back to Giving Back and the three honorees, please visit www.GettingBackToGivingBack.com.

Osteoarthritis: Leading Source of Disability
The most frequent cause of severe hip or knee pain is osteoarthritis, a debilitating condition that begins with pain in the affected joint and does not get better with time. If left untreated, osteoarthritis can cause bone deterioration and pose long-term health issues.2 It is estimated that one in every five people in the United States has some form of arthritis and that osteoarthritis is one of the most common reasons a person will need a joint replacement.[2] Hip or knee replacement surgery is an option for people diagnosed with advanced osteoarthritis associated with joint damage, serious limitations in physical mobility and an overall reduced quality of life. People suffering from severe hip or knee pain due to osteoarthritis wait, on average, seven to 11 years before undergoing joint replacement surgery.[3]

* DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction is a division of DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Important Safety Information
The performance of knee and hip replacements depends on age, weight, activity level and other factors. There are potential risks and recovery takes time. People with conditions limiting rehabilitation should not have knee or hip replacement surgery. Only an orthopaedic surgeon can determine if knee or hip replacement is required based on an individual patient's condition.

About DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction
DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction, a global leader in hip, knee and shoulder replacement, is part of the DePuy Synthes Companies, the largest provider of orthopaedic and neurological solutions in the world. For more information, visit www.depuysynthes.com.

The third-party trademarks used herein are trademarks of their respective owners.

[1] Arthritis Foundation. (2008) Osteoarthritis Fact Sheet. http://www.arthritis.org/media/newsroom/Osteoarthritis_Fact_Sheet_from_AF-Final_12-10-09.pdf. Accessed October 24, 2012. 

[2]MMWR 2006;55(40):1089-1092. [Data Source: 2003-2005 NHIS].

[3]DePuy Hip: A&U/Segmentation. Final Report January 2008. Data on file.

Johnson & Johnson News Release:

DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction Introduces New Advancements in Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement New solutions address clinical and economic needs

WARSAW, IN – (May 22, 2014) DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction*, a global leader in joint replacement solutions, announced today the introduction of three new products for hip, knee and shoulder replacement. These products are key examples of how the company is advancing patient care while also making surgical processes and procedures more efficient for surgeons and the health care system overall.

The products include GLOBAL® UNITE® Anatomic Shoulder, CORAIL® Revision Hip System and TRUMATCH® Resection Guide For the ATTUNE® Rotating Platform Knee. These products are part of broader platforms that provide treatment options to meet specific patient needs.

“Each of these products addresses important needs for patients and the healthcare system,” said Randy Kilburn, Worldwide Vice President of Marketing, DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction. “In addition, they further enrich our deep and broad portfolio, which has definite synergies with other products across the DePuy Synthes Companies.”

GLOBAL® UNITE® Anatomic Shoulder
GLOBAL UNITE Anatomic is the newest addition to the next-generation GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder System. This platform enables surgeons to use the same humeral stem to repair shoulder fractures or perform a total (anatomic) shoulder replacement. In addition, for those patients who later need a reverse total replacement, surgeons are able to convert the already-implanted humeral stem to a total reverse construct without the use of a stack-on adaptor, which is commonly used with other shoulder systems. The use of a stack-on adaptor may overstuff the joint and limit the patient’s range of motion.[1,2]

With the GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder System, conversion occurs by exchanging the top of the humeral stem with a state-of-the-art reverse component that can be adjusted to meet the height and version requirements of patients and therefore optimize deltoid function. In addition, the GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder System includes uniquely designed instrumentation that provides surgical efficiency within the operating room.

CORAIL® Revision Hip System
The CORAIL Hip Revision System is designed to treat patients in need of hip revisions who have mild to moderate femoral defects. It is the first and only tapered wedge revision stem in the United States. The system has a bone-preserving design, an important consideration for patients should they need additional revision surgery at a later date. In addition, whereas more instruments are normally needed for a revision surgery compared to a typical primary surgery, the CORAIL Revision Stem is efficient in that it requires the same number of instruments as the CORAIL Primary Stem.

TRUMATCH® Resection Guide For ATTUNE® Rotating Platform Knee
The TRUMATCH Resection Guide, part of TRUMATCH Personalized Solutions, is now available for the recently-launched ATTUNE Rotating Platform Knee. For the ATTUNE Fixed Bearing Knee, both a TRUMATCH Resection Guide and Pin Guide solution are available.

TRUMATCH Personalized Solutions is a surgical instrumentation system that aids in knee implant positioning and procedural efficiency. The system utilizes as few as two traditional trays in the operating room (compared to an average of 6-9 trays) and eliminates up to nine surgical steps, which can increase procedural efficiency.

The ATTUNE Knee System was launched in 2013 and is designed to provide better range of motion and address the unstable feeling some patients experience during everyday activities, such as stair descent and bending. The Rotating Platform option, introduced earlier this year, may further enhance the stability of the knee. In addition, the ATTUNE Knee System is designed to deliver care more efficiently through lighter weight and more streamlined instrumentation.

“DePuy Synthes Companies is uniquely positioned to offer an expansive portfolio of orthopaedic solutions that enable optimal clinical and economic outcomes and help improve patient satisfaction,” said Andrew Ekdahl, Worldwide President, DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction. “These new advancements are great examples of how we’re delivering on what customers and patients expect in today’s healthcare environment.”

Important Safety Information
The performance of hip, knee and shoulder replacements depends on a patient’s age, weight, activity level and other factors. There are potential risks and recovery takes time. People with conditions limiting rehabilitation should not have these surgeries. Only an orthopaedic surgeon can determine if hip, knee or shoulder replacement is necessary based on an individual patient's condition.

*DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction is a division of DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

About DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction
DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction, a global leader in hip, knee and shoulder replacement, is part of DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson, the largest provider of orthopaedic and neurological solutions in the world. For more information visit www.depuysynthes.com.

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[1] Wiater, B.P., et al. “The evaluation of the failed shoulder arthroplasty.” Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, (May 2014) 23, 745-753.
[2] Whatley A, Fowler L, Warner JP. “Postoperative rupture of the anterolateral deltoid muscle following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in patients who have undergone open rotator cuff repair.” Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (Jan. 2011) 20, 114-122.

Healthcare Providers Offered New Ways to Improve Operational Efficiency

Philadelphia, PA -- May 31, 2014 -- In an effort to help healthcare providers improve operational efficiency in the midst of a changing regulatory environment, industry consolidation and evolving patient populations,GE Healthcare, a division of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), today showcased a suite of new and enhanced offerings at the AAMI Annual Conference & Expo in Philadelphia. 

The offerings are designed to address some of healthcare providers' most pressing operational challenges: infrastructure connectivity, getting the right service parts as quickly as possible, avoiding ultrasound downtime related to damaged probes, and synthesizing data to help them optimize their assets.



Healthcare Providers Offered New Ways to Improve Operational Efficiency

GE Press Release:

GE Capital Aviation Services Completes Purchase-and-Leaseback Deal with Aeromexico for GEnx Engine

May 30, 2014

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SHANNON, Ireland, May 30, 2014 -- GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing arm of GE, today announced that its engine leasing unit completed a purchase-and-leaseback transaction with Aerovías De Mexico S.A.de C.V., (Aeromexico), for a new GEnx engine. The engine will be used as a spare to support the airline's Boeing 787 fleet.

"We often help airlines generate cash and maintain operational flexibility with purchase-and-leaseback transactions, but this is the first one we have entered into with an airline for the GEnx," said Roger Welaratne, general manager of GECAS Engine Leasing. "It may be our first GEnx, but I predict it won't be our last."

The GEnx-1B engine entered service in 2012 and today about 900 engines are in use powering Boeing's 787 and 747-800 aircraft models. Compared to GE's CF6 engine, the GEnx engine offers up to 15 percent better fuel consumption and lower emissions, and its more efficient fan blades result in lower noise levels.

GECAS Engine Leasing provides a wide selection of spare engine solutions including models from GE, CFMI, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney and IAE. The unit provides a full range of operational and financial services, including short-term leases, engine exchanges, operating leases, purchase-and-leasebacks of engines, and structured, long-term financing options.

Grupo Aeromexico operates a fleet of more than 100 aircraft to more than 80 domestic and international destinations.

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