Lockheed taps Smith to lead F-22 program

Lockheed Martin said this week it has named Kevin Smith vice president of the F-22 program, succeeding OJ Sanchez, who has been named general manager of the integrated fighter group.

In his new role, "Smith will be responsible for the development, manufacture and sustainment of the F-22 Program in partnership with the U.S. Air Force," Lockheed said.

Smith, who joined Lockheed in 2002, previously held positions in the company's F-35 and F-22 programs. Before joining the contractor, he was an Air Force fighter pilot.