The company’s relationship with the Kingdom began in 1965 with the delivery of its first C-130 Hercules aircraft and has since expanded into a multi-domain partnership centered on long-term capability development and interoperability. “For more than 60 years, Lockheed Martin and the Kingdom have built a partnership defined by trust, shared ambition and a commitment to enduring capability,” said Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Joseph Rank, chief executive for Lockheed Martin in Saudi Arabia and Africa.
“At World Defense Show 2026, we are demonstrating how advanced technologies and industrial collaboration are strengthening readiness, accelerating localization and supporting resilient defense ecosystems in both Saudi Arabia and the United States,” Rank added. At the event, Lockheed Martin will present its 21st Century Security vision, covering interoperable operations across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.
The exhibition will feature systems including the F-35 Lightning II, THAAD and PAC-3 missile defense technologies, advanced sensors and a range of Sikorsky aircraft, alongside an AI-enabled command and control suite known as CommandIQ. Lockheed Martin will also highlight progress in local manufacturing with Saudi partners and continued investment in workforce development through STEM education, training programs and industrial collaboration.
