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Lockheed Martin Bags $50M for Cobra Helicopter Sensor

By Joel ScanlonSep 25 2011

Lockheed Martin Corporation has bagged a marine contract for U.S.$49.9 million. The deal will see the company deliver a target sight system for the Marine Corps’ Cobra attack helicopter. The contract was awarded to Lockheed Martin by the Naval Surface Warfare Center.

It is a follow on production contract which will see Lockheed provide the fire control system for the AH- 1Z Cobra attack helicopter that is used by the U.S. Marine Corps. The TSS is a multi-sensor, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) fire control system (AN/AAQ-30.

It incorporates a large-aperture midwave forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensor with advanced image processing, color TV camera, laser designator/rangefinder with eye safe mode, and an ‘on-gimbal’ inertial measurement unit into a stabilized turret.

Joseph Butera, senior program manager of airborne systems in Lockheed Martin’s missiles and fire control business said that Lockheed Martin’s TSS provides AH-1Z aviators with a system they can rely on to effectively support troops on the ground. TSS delivers precise targeting and accurate weapons delivery, while reducing operator workload.

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Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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