British Apache targeting and pilotage system support contract won by Lockheed Martin
NewsFebruary 10, 2014
ORLANDO, FL. Lockheed Martin engineers will support the Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) system for the U.K.’s Apache AH Mk-1 aircraft under a sustainment and support contract from AgustaWestland valued at $60 million.
The contract calls for in-country repairs, spares and technical services, as well as for integrated logistics, engineering and depot repair support. The work is for the overall Integrated Operational Support solution of the U.K. Apache fleet provided by AgustaWestland. Support under this contract will continue until March 2019.
The M-TADS/PNVS system enables Apache attack helicopter pilots to perform long-range, precision engagement in day, night and difficult weather missions. Work will be performed at the Lockheed Martin facilities in Ocala and Orlando, FL., Lockheed Martin UK-Ampthill, and at the U.K. Wattisham Special Repair Activity Depot.
