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Lockheed Martin Aims to Cultivate Filipino Talent, Stimulate Job Growth and Advance Local Defense Sector with Industrial Collaboration Proposal
Lockheed Martin has outlined robust industrial collaboration projects for the Philippines, aimed at strengthening its Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept while investing in Filipino talent, technical training, and local industry partnerships.
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