Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Parts Assembly Line. (Representational Image).
Lockheed Martin India Suppliers Conference: New Delhi, October 30, 2025 — Lockheed Martin has announced that it will host the 11th edition of its India Suppliers Conference on November 3, 2025, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Bengaluru. The one-day event, themed “Collaborate to Transform,” aims to further connect Indian companies with global supply chains and strengthen the country’s defence industrial capabilities.
The conference will bring together senior leaders from Lockheed Martin’s supply chain, industrial development, and business development teams, as well as Indian industry representatives. A key focus of the event will be to promote the indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem, in line with India’s national priority to increase defence exports and enhance self-reliance in the sector.
The event will also provide a platform for Lockheed Martin to explore collaboration opportunities with both existing and potential suppliers for the future procurement needs of the Indian Armed Forces.
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“Our annual conferences have not only helped Indian industry access the global supply chain but have also fostered greater inclusion by offering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups a chance to innovate on a global scale,” said Michael Fernandez, India Country Head at Lockheed Martin. “We look forward to building on our long-standing relationships and exploring new opportunities to support India’s defence sector.”
F-16 Wing.
Event Highlights:
The 11th edition of the Suppliers Conference will feature several key activities, including:
A keynote address from a government official leading the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
A keynote address by Lockheed Martin’s Chief Supply Chain Officer on global sourcing, manufacturing excellence, and policy alignment with India.
Recognition of Indian suppliers for their outstanding contributions.
Presentations from Lockheed Martin’s business area representatives.
One-on-one meetings with members of Lockheed Martin’s Supply Chain and Business Development teams.
Opportunities for Indian companies to showcase their capabilities and portfolios.
MH60R (Official Photo).
Continuing Industry Engagement
The 2024 edition of the conference saw the participation of nearly 50 Indian companies, including large corporations, MSMEs, and startups. Over 120 delegates attended the event, and more than 70 business-to-business meetings were held, exploring partnership opportunities with Lockheed Martin and its international partners such as GE Aerospace, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney, Martin Baker, and Northrop Grumman.
Lockheed Martin’s involvement in India spans over three decades, with the company working to build partnerships that support the country’s growing defence manufacturing base. Beyond defence systems, Lockheed Martin also contributes to technical support and apprenticeships, aimed at fostering positive change and encouraging underrepresented communities to develop sovereign capabilities through industrial partnerships and workforce development.
The upcoming conference marks another step in Lockheed Martin’s ongoing efforts to nurture collaboration with the Indian defence sector, supporting its broader goal of expanding local industry partnerships and contributing to India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
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