January 14, 1998 Exhibit 99.1
CONSENT OF DIRECTOR DESIGNEE
The undersigned hereby consents, pursuant to Rule 438 under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, to the reference to him under the caption
"The Merger Agreement-Governance" in the Prospectus, which is part of this
Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Lockheed Martin Corporation.
/s/ Kent Kresa
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Kent Kresa