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Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Lockheed Martin and the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH) presented the "Cyber-Physical Infrastructure & Cyber Range STEM" programme during an event that took place at the Collaboration Conference Centre of CERTH's main facilities in Thessaloniki.
Lockheed Martin will support this educational STEM programme, which aims to bring participants into direct contact with both the research infrastructure and CERTH’s Lifelong Learning Centre. The initiative creates meaningful and realistic learning opportunities by connecting modern cyber-physical technologies and security infrastructure with academic education and research.
The collaboration brings together two organizations with exceptionally strong expertise in their respective fields; Lockheed Martin, global leader in aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies, and CERTH, one of Greece's leading research centers with a significant presence and activity in the European research and innovation ecosystem.
Through this partnership, the connection of the research and academic community with advanced technological approaches in the field of cybersecurity and cyber-physical systems is strengthened.
For its part, CERTH leverages its research expertise and modern infrastructure to support experiential and applied forms of education. By using Cyber Range environments and cyber-physical infrastructure, students, young researchers, and members of the academic community will have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with modern cybersecurity technologies and methodologies. This will be achieved through practical training and experimentation in conditions that closely simulate real-world technological environments.
The initiative also highlights the importance of collaboration between research organisations and international technological bodies to cultivate advanced digital skills, develop a highly skilled workforce, and prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers for the demands of modern cyber-physical systems and the constantly evolving field of cybersecurity.
"We are proud of our STEM initiatives in Greece, which span a wide range of age groups, from young children to researchers in universities and research centers. As an industry leader, our one-of-a-kind platforms are designed and manufactured by highly skilled, professional teams. These initiatives reflect our commitment to introducing children to science, technology and engineering at a young age, helping them foster their capabilities for the future. This new partnership with CERTH is a force multiplier that underscores Lockheed Martin’s dedication to supporting the Greek scientific community and promoting innovative technologies with broad applications. We will continue to look for ways to further expand our STEM initiatives in Greece as part of our long-standing relationship with the country, its armed forces, and our various partners," said Mr. Costas Papadopoulos, Regional Executive Director of Lockheed Martin.
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company that drives innovation and scientific discovery. Its mission‑focused solutions across all domains and its 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure that those it serves are always ready and ahead.
About CERTH
CERTH is one of Greece’s leading research organisations, with a strong presence in national and European research and innovation activities. Through its Institutes and advanced research infrastructures, CERTH develops innovative technologies and applications, strengthening the links between research, industry, the economy and society. A significant contribution to these activities is made by CERTH’s Information Technologies Institute (ITI), which has extensive experience and research activity in areas such as advanced digital technologies, information systems, artificial intelligence defence and cybersecurity. Finally, CERTH is a founding member of DefenceEduNet, the first Greek defence cluster established with the aim of strengthening the links between the defence industry, universities and research centers across the country. Through DefenceEduNet, cooperation between research, science and industry is further enhanced, with particular emphasis on the development of innovative technologies, the cultivation of critical skills and the strengthening of the Greek defence and security ecosystem. CERTH’s participation in the cluster reflects its active role in bridging research excellence with the real technological and operational needs of the defence sector.
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