Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin raises vehicle ISR sensors high

Lockheed Martin has rolled out a new sensor mast for on-the-move use of elevated infrared and other sensors.  Like a periscope mast for vehicles, the Common Mast System can raise sensors 5 meters above the vehicle and give operators an over-the-hill, over-the-dune, or over-the-building view:

“Developed entirely as a Lockheed Martin independent research and development program, the Common Mast System is a revolutionary design with significant improvements over current sensor mounts. While traditional platforms mount the sensor at the roofline, the Lockheed Martin CMS can elevate the sensor suite up to 5 meters above ground level. Once elevated, the CMS can remain extended at vehicle speeds up to 30 kilometers-per-hour for enhanced line-of-sight over rolling terrain, low buildings, heavy shrubbery, low tree lines and other obstructions.”

via Lockheed Martin Introduces Ruggedized Ground Sensor Mast For Enhanced Battlefield Surveillance | Lockheed Martin.

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Defense Department, Policy, Space

U.S. may ‘redeploy BDM in Israel’ – UPI.com

As previously reported by Polish sources, it looks likes Obama is hedging his ABM bets by moving the Ballistic Missile Defense system’s focus to the mideast–and basing in Turkey and Israel.  That report got additional credence from Israel today, as UPI reports:

Israeli officials say there is a “strong possibility” that the United States will leave missile defense systems in the Jewish state after a joint missile defense exercise planned for October is concluded, according to The Jerusalem Post.

via U.S. may ‘redeploy BDM in Israel’ – UPI.com.

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