Beazley appointed to Lockheed board

Former Labor leader Kim Beazley has been appointed to the board of defence company Lockheed Martin Australia.

The company's chief executive Raydon Gates said Mr Beazley, most recently ambassador in Washington, was one of Australia's most distinguished statesmen, respected by all sides of politics, policy makers and industry.

"As a passionate advocate for Australian industry and a former Defence Minister, Kim brings invaluable experience to the Lockheed Martin Australia Board," he said in a statement.