BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has continued
development of its Advanced Electro-Optical Targeting System
(EOTS), which offers crystal clear resolution, unmatched
multi-spectral range and significant cost savings for the F-35
Lightning II.
Advanced EOTS includes a larger aperture and provides pilots
with multi-spectral sensing options such as high-resolution
Mid-Wave IR, Short-Wave IR and Near IR. Utilizing the same volume
and weight, Advanced EOTS is effortless to integrate into the F-35
Lightning II with the "plug and play" feature.
Additionally, because of increased reliability and reduced costs
per operating hour, Advanced EOTS is expected to provide more than
$1 billion in life cycle cost savings
for users.
"We understand the importance of providing pilots with the most
advanced technologies available today," said Michael Williamson, vice president of Sensors
& Global Sustainment at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire
Control.
Lockheed Martin is prepared to integrate Advanced EOTS on the
F-35 should customers require the upgrade as part of F-35 follow on
modernization. Advanced EOTS was funded through internal investment
and was vetted through Operational Analysis against the most
demanding F-35 missions. It provides enhanced performance for both
air-to-air and air-to ground day and night missions.
With Advanced EOTS, customers get significantly expanded
capabilities, greatly increased performance, higher reliability and
sizable sustainment savings.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a
global security and aerospace company that employs approximately
105,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the
research, design, development, manufacture, integration and
sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and
services.
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