Lockheed Martin Space Hosts Supplier Forum to Strengthen Canadian Collaboration
While attending the AIAC Canadian Aerospace Summit in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Space engaged with Canadian industry in support of Canada’s defence and security priorities.
Over two days in October in Ottawa, representatives from Lockheed Martin Space and Lockheed Martin Canada’s business development, global supply chain and industrial development teams came together with Canadian businesses to share and discuss potential areas for collaboration in the Space domain.
Participation at the AIAC event and delivery of the supplier forums both underscore Lockheed Martin’s longstanding commitment to advance Canada’s industrial base by creating high-value jobs through partnering with local suppliers.
The supplier forums attracted representatives from small-to-medium-sized enterprises, large companies, indigenous-owned businesses, small start-ups, and technology developers from across the country—supporting Lockheed Martin’s objective to grow existing industrial relationships and to identify new high-performing partners.
Canadian suppliers met face-to-face with the Lockheed Martin team to learn about current and upcoming procurement opportunities, Lockheed Martin’s key programs and most sought-after capabilities. Sessions included an overview of the supplier qualification process and how to best get connected.
Along with the general information sessions, numerous one-on-one supplier meetings took place with organizations that were either new to Space or already had a solid track record of working in aerospace, defence or high technology manufacturing across Canada.
“Canada is home to an exceptional network of companies with world-class capabilities” said Rod Drury, Vice President, Global Business Strategy & Business Development for Lockheed Martin Space. “By deepening our partnerships with Canadian suppliers, we’re strengthening Canada’s role in our global programs and ensuring that local industry contributes to space mission success worldwide.”
Lockheed Martin’s ongoing investments support the Government of Canada’s Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy’s vision for increased innovation, enhanced job creation and sustained long-term economic growth.
