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capital development. We implement initiatives under the guidance [ INTERVIEW LOCKHEED MARTIN ]
of our global network of industry experts, combined with the know-
how of local partners. We also work to create in-country value
and contribute to the modernisation of the defence sectors of
our partner nations to support our local and global supply chains,
providing opportunities for technology transfer, innovation, local
skilled jobs and sustainable business growth.

What are the current plans of action to keep the
company’s growth going for the next five years?
In today’s complex defence environment, there is no longer a place
was the first country of the GCC region to for single-focus solutions. Our vision for the future of Lockheed
acquire the F-16 aircraft, too. The current pro- Martin is based on meeting our partners’ needs to deter rapidly
curement of F-16 Block 70 – the most advanced evolving threats across all domains – land, air, sea, cyber, and space.
and affordable fourth-generation fighter in the To achieve this, the company is helping to develop a concept known
world – will enable the nation to achieve another as Multi-Domain Operations or Joint All-Domain Operations (MDO/
regional first in terms of capabilities. JADO).
In Kuwait, we support the government on sev-
eral key capabilities and programs including We are networking defence technologies to create an interoperable
C-130 airlifters and advanced air and missile and resilient network of platforms that serves as a flexible, formida-
defence systems. ble, and decisive force multiplier against threats from adversaries.
"The Arab countries have become We are working to accelerate the connectivity of platforms, includ-
more self-sufficient by creating their ing aircraft, satellites, ships, and ground equipment, to encompass
own defence companies. What the greater defence ecosystem. To achieve this we will collaborate
business strategy does Lockheed to tie together all our own platforms and systems as well as those
Martin have to cope with the new of other OEMs, across generations. This 'network effect' for our
trend in the region? partners will provide greater returns in capability and efficiency than
At Lockheed Martin we understand the national any individual system could by leveraging digital transformation and
visions of our regional partners and are actively AI to increase the speed of decision-making at all levels.
working towards delivering solutions that help
build local capacity. We have adopted a three- I understand that though the demand for
pronged approach in the region that involves your solutions remains steady, the pandemic
knowledge transfer, localisation, and human continues to impact the industry with supply chain

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