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Comms
USAF missile-warning satellite launches, on its way to final orbit - News
January 24, 2017
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Following a successful launch on January 20, the third U.S. Air Force Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) GEO satellite acquired the correct signals and is responding to commands as planned; signal acquisition occurred approximately 37 minutes after liftoff.
Avionics
F-22 Raptor's head-up display upgrades to digital - News
January 17, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va. U.S. Lockheed Martin officials selected BAE Systems to modernize the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor's head-up display (HUD) by upgrading it to a full digital version.
Radar/EW
U.S. Navy's MH-60 helicopters to be equipped with electronic warfare pods - News
January 13, 2017
SYRACUSE, N.Y. U.S. Navy Officials selected Lockheed Martin for a new development contract to provide the MH-60 helicopters with its electronic warfare (EW) surveillance and countermeasure capabilities against anti-ship missile (ASM) threats.
Avionics
DARPA awards Sikorsky with Phase 3 of ALIAS program - News
January 12, 2017
STRATFORD, Conn. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Sikorsky (a Lockheed Martin company) with Phase 3 of the Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program, a package of hardware, software, and sensors that is aimed at capitalizing on advances in autonomy to reduce pilot workload, augment mission performance, and improve aircraft safety and reliability.
Radar/EW
U.S. missile manufacturers experience surge in demand - News
January 09, 2017
WASHINGTON. Makers of precision-guided missiles and bombs -- including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and BAE Systems -- are hastening to keep up with demand as the U.S. military continues its aerial assault on Islamic State targets, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Radar/EW
Billion dollar PAC-3 missile contract won by Lockheed Martin - News
December 28, 2016
DALLAS. Lockheed Martin won a $1.45 billion contract to produce and deliver Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors to U.S. and allied military forces as they upgrade their missile defense capabilities.
Comms
GPS satellite ground system upgrade gets Air Force approval - News
December 12, 2016
DENVER. Lockheed Martin's upgrade design the current GPS satellite ground control system got Air Force approval to move forward. The enhancements include new capabilities that will enable the system to operate more powerful and accurate GPS III satellites.
