Lockheed Martin's CEO Jim Taiclet and CFO Evan Scott will participate in a fireside chat at Bernstein's 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 27, 2026. The session will run from 9:00 to 9:50 a.m. ET and will be webcast live on Lockheed Martin's investor website, with a replay available for two weeks. This event offers insight into the company's strategic direction and financial outlook, important for investors tracking defense sector innovation and market positioning.
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