NASHVILLE April 26, 2017 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has got contracts to improve the Modernized target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot evening vision Sensor (M‑TADS/PNVS) system for Japan's fleet of AH-64DJP Apache assault helicopters and supply efficiency primarily based Logistics (PBL) support.
below the M-TADS/PNVS contract, Lockheed Martin will deliver 14 laser designation kits via 2020 to improve Japan floor Self militia (JGSDF) M-TADS techniques. The Modernized Day Sensor meeting (M-DSA) upgrade improves laser reliability and the Apache's capability to designate objectives and establish correct target latitude. The enterprise's Apache sustainment group will additionally give PBL help beneath a separate three-yr contract.
"Lockheed Martin's M-DSA laser designator significantly enhances the capabilities of Japan's Apache fleet," noted Paul Lemmo, vice chairman of hearth control/SOF CLSS at Lockheed Martin Missiles and fireplace control. "Modernizing the M-TADS system provides stronger weapon effectiveness to JGSDF aircrews and streamlined sustainment support to maintainers."
Lockheed Martin will also improve JGSDF verify gadget and provide in-nation training. Japan is the primary overseas Apache customer to acquire a M-DSA box upgrade to its M-TADS/PNVS gadget.
M-TADS/PNVS, wide-spread as the "eyes of the Apache," gives pilots with long-range, precision engagement and pilotage capabilities for secure flight all the way through day, night and opposed climate missions. Lockheed Martin has delivered more than 1,350 M-TADS/PNVS programs and spares to the U.S. army and foreign shoppers, including more than a dozen to Japan.
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Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global safety and aerospace company that employs approximately ninety seven,000 americans worldwide and is mainly engaged within the analysis, design, construction, manufacture, integration and sustainment of superior know-how systems, items and services.
