Sunday, January 3, 2021

Lockheed aero VP dead at 55

Lockheed Martin’s aeronautics division VP Michele Evans, 55, died Jan. 1, the aerospace company announced. The family has not released information on the cause of her death, other than to say it was not COVID-19 related. Evans also served as VP/GM for Integrated Warfare Systems and Sensors in the firm’s Rotary and Mission Systems business. She oversaw the strategy and execution of the Freedom-class of Littoral Combat Ships [designed and built by the Lockheed Martin-led industry team at Marinette (Wis.) Marine], Aegis Combat Systems and sea-based missile defense. Over her 31 years at Lockheed, she also was VP of Modernization and Sustainment, where she was responsible for the A-10 weapons system, and avionics programs on the C-130 and F-35. (Source: Defense News 01/02/21) Lockheed aeronautics chief Michele Evans has died (defensenews.com)

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