Lockheed Martin expands industrial collaboration package for the Philippines

Lockheed Martin (LMT) expands its industrial collaboration package for the Philippines as part of its F-16 Block 70 solution for the country’s Multi Role Fighter program. The enhanced offer includes a strategic partnership with Southern Methodist University, or SMU, to drive digital innovation, intellectual property creation, and workforce development with Philippine universities and industry. Leveraging the expertise of Southern Methodist University’s Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing, or CDHAM, is one example of cutting-edge workforce development opportunities Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Block 70 proposal aims to bring to the Philippines. Photo courtesy of SMU. The partnership will provide a comprehensive platform for technology and knowledge transfer, including funding for business incubation, government initiatives, and academic programs. A world-class research lab and training space will be established, enabling Filipino professionals to develop innovative solutions and prototypes that can be applied in various industries. The partnership will leverage the expertise of SMU’s Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing and Deason Innovation Gym to significantly enhance the Philippines’ research and development capacity in digital modeling, simulations, virtual and augmented reality, robotics, automation and Artificial Intelligence.