Apache targeting and night vision system sustainment contract won by Lockheed Martin
NewsFebruary 11, 2015
ORLANDO, Fla. The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin an $82 million performance based logistics (PBL) contract for AH-64 Apache helicopter Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) system sustainment.
M-TADS/PNVS enables Apache helicopter pilots to have long-range, precision engagement and pilotage capabilities for not only mission effectiveness but flight safety as well in day, night, or adverse weather conditions. Forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensors enable enhanced image resolution that allows Apache aircrews to prosecute targets and provide situational awareness in support of ground troops outside detection ranges.
The contract will enable M-TADS/PNVS mission readiness, reduce operation and support costs, and also drive reliability and maintainability improvements, according to Lockheed Martin. This is the third of three one-year options that support the initial $111 million PBL contract awarded in 2012. The total four-year contract value was $375 million.
