{"id":17151,"date":"2019-10-21T12:48:19","date_gmt":"2019-10-21T08:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/?p=17151"},"modified":"2019-10-21T12:48:19","modified_gmt":"2019-10-21T08:48:19","slug":"lockheed-martin-to-showcase-security-and-technology-capabilities-at-bahrain-international-defence-exhibition-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/lockheed-martin-to-showcase-security-and-technology-capabilities-at-bahrain-international-defence-exhibition-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Lockheed Martin To Showcase Security And Technology Capabilities At Bahrain International Defence Exhibition &#038; Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lockheed Martin, the global technology company, is set to demonstrate its diverse portfolio of defense and security solutions at the 2<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0Bahrain International Defence Exhibition &amp; Conference (BIDEC). Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and fully supported by the Bahrain Defence Force, BIDEC will run from 28-30 October 2019 at the Bahrain International Exhibition &amp; Convention Centre presenting exhibitors the opportunity to showcase the latest technology, equipment and hardware across land, sea and air.<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed Martin began its partnership with Bahrain more than 40 years ago, with the delivery of the L-1011 TriStar commercial airliner. Since then, Lockheed Martin has deepened and evolved this partnership to include robust security and technology solutions to strengthen the Kingdom&#8217;s sovereignty. The company continues to grow its on-ground presence in the region in line with local partner requirements, led by regional Chief Executive Robert. S. Harward.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our meaningful relationship with Bahrain is anchored in developing partnerships with the Royal leadership and the armed forces,&#8221; said Harward. &#8220;BIDEC provides us with an opportunity to engage with our local partners and to showcase the progress we have made in advanced technologies throughout 2019.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Bahrain was the first Gulf country in the region to acquire the F-16 aircraft. The current F-16 Block 70 procurement will enable the Kingdom to achieve another regional first\u2014 with the addition of the F-16 Block 70, the most advanced and affordable 4th Generation fighter in the world. Most recently, Bahrain became the 18th nation to select the C-130J Super Hercules to support its tactical airlift needs with the acquisition of two C-130Js.<\/p>\n<p>During BIDEC, Lockheed Martin will highlight an array of innovative defense technologies ranging from\u00a0tactical aircraft to integrated air and missile defense\u00a0solutions.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information, visit our website:\u00a0<u><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.epressrelease.me\/tracking\/click?d=QM81x6k1RxgNs031BT7L67GjcEtlLKz_Z0AbYDx8O3vCAzqLqH37R464sndw4iJxbRRe5Z_-AM6i_XE4ocWs6LNDthPutYEYyV0sI6_du1uqgHwnzq1iyh4H1Eyh9GoDoQ2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lockheedmartin.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-17152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-10-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5-10.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lockheed Martin, the global technology company, is set to demonstrate its diverse portfolio of defense and security solutions at the 2nd\u00a0Bahrain International Defence Exhibition &amp; Conference (BIDEC). 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