Lockheed Martin Wins $200 for THAAD, PATRIOT MSE Integration Contract

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03:38 AM, April 18, 2018
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THAAD interceptor launched from a THAAD battery

Lockheed Martin has won $200 million modification contract for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), Phased Array Tracking to Intercept of Target (PATRIOT), Advanced Capability (PAC-3) missile segment enhancement integration and PATRIOT launch on remote development for the US Army.

Work is expected to be complete by Feb. 28, 2022, US Department of defense said in a statement Tuesday.

The contract is to accomplish the development of capabilities in support of THAAD MSE Integration and PATRIOT Launch on Remote; design and implementation of an updated Fire Solution Computer software and architecture; Launcher Interface Network Kit software development activities; and a trade study to assess feasibility of launching a PAC-3 MSE from a THAAD launcher, according to the tender published in October 2017.

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