Javelin missile system to F-35: What Lockheed Martin plans to showcase at the Defence Expo 2016

NEW DELHI: Eyeing the Indian defence sector, Lockheed Martin will showcase several technologies and products for the Air Force, Army and Navy at the Defence Expo 2016. The exhibition, which will be from March 28 to March 31, is being held for the first time in Goa.

The US defence major is planning to showcase the C-130J Super Hercules, F-35, F-16, S-70B Seahawk, M-28, MH-60R maritime helicopter, Hellfire, Javelin anti-tank and multi-target precision weapon system, Aegis Combat System and Gyrocam sensor system.





"With our partner (Raytheon) and the support of US government, we will highlight the Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile system. At the show, we plan to discuss Javelin's capability to a wide set of Army and MoD customers," says Lockheed.

Lockheed will also focus on a variety of programs including the C-130J, currently in service with the Indian Air Force. "We look forward to meeting with potential and current customers. The Indian Navy has selected the S-70B SEAHAWK platform to meet its anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare needs," adds Lockheed.



For the MH-60R, Lockheed plans to engage the Indian Navy and MoD personnel to help explain its benefits and capability to the Indian Navy. "We will also look to engage the Indian Navy regarding our Aegis Combat System and its unmatched capabilities. Finally, the Gyrocam system that we produce is an extremely cost effective and capable EO sensor in service with military and civil agencies around the world. With our partners in India (VEM Technologies), we will showcase this capability during the show," adds Lockheed.