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U.S. Navy Awards Raytheon $93 Million Contract for Standard Missile-6

Raytheon has announced that it has won a $93 million contract,  the first of several planned low rate initial production (LRIP) contracts to build Standard Missile-6 systems for the U.S. Navy.  The contract includes the production of missiles and delivery of spare parts andmissile containers, with delivery early in 2011.

The SM-6 is the latest in a long line of anti-aircraft missiles Raytheon has made for the Navy, and cousin to the RIM-161 SM-3, used by the sea-based Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System.   SM-6 is intended for lower-flying threats, at long range, using an active seeker system (its own radar) to attack targets over the horizon.  SM-6 can also use a semi-active mode, relying partially on targeting from a target “painted” by fire control radar.

“Standard Missile-6 has been on budget and on schedule since the program started in 2004,” said Frank Wyatt, vice president of Raytheon’s Naval Weapon Systems. “LRIP clears the way for delivery to the warfighter of this integral weapon system.”

“When combined with future integrated fire control, SM-6 will provide the U.S. Navy with an extended battlespace capability against over-the-horizon AAW threats,” said Wyatt. “By taking full advantage of the Standard Missile family’s kinematics, SM-6 provides signal processing and superior guidance and control capabilities.”

via U.S. Navy Awards Raytheon $93 Million Contract for Standard Missile-6 – Sep 09, 2009.

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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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