Lockheed Martin hosted the Defense Technology Committee meeting with Mayor General Tom Henry Knutsen, Defense and Military Attaché (pictured) and staff members. The meeting took place in Lockheed Martin's Space Exploration Vision Center at Airport Plaza I, on 2711 Jefferson Davis Highway.

The Major General presented an overview of ongoing and plans for new defense projects in Norway and highlighted some of the more than 250 projects. His presentation was followed by an update on company activities and projects from NAMMO, DNV, Lockheed Martin and Hatteland Display.

NAMMO is expanding in the U.S. market and quite recently acquired Talley Defense Systems in Mesa, Arizona. Talley has 220 employees and revenue of 62.6 MUSD in 2005. Hatteland has partnered with L-3 Communication to develop and deliver marine and aviation displays to the military and the JSF jets. Det Norske Veritas (DNV) opened its new office in the Washington D.C. area October 23, 2006 from where it will spearhead its new Information Quality Management (IQM) service to improve the way businesses manage their critical information flow.

NACC MA and Innovation Norway is planning a symposium scheduled for October 11, 2007. The event titled "DEFENSE & HOMELAND SECURITY is the first in a series of yearly events in an effort to create networking and business opportunities for Norwegian small and medium sized companies in the defense and IT sectors.

The meeting included a guided tour at the very interesting and exciting Vision Center showcasing Lockheed Martin's involvement in development of space technologies.

Text and Photo: Atle B. Nordvik