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U.S. Army Awards Patriot Missile Upgrade Contract to Lockheed Martin

Roseanne Gerin writes on GCN.com:

The Army Aviation and Missile Command has awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. a $379 million contract to build 112 Patriot missiles and provide related program management and engineering services.

The Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles substantially increase the firepower of the Patriot Air Defense System. The long-range, all-weather air defense system counters tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and advanced aircraft.

Lockheed Martin’s missiles and fire control business unit is the prime contractor on the PAC-3 missile segment upgrade to the Patriot system. The company also will supply launcher modification kits, spares and other equipment.

posted by Fergie @ 5/08/2006 12:41:00 PM