Lockheed Martin/Northrop Grumman Longbow JV Awarded $125 Million Contract for Longbow Fire Control Radar Production
ORLANDO, FL, August 8th, 2006 -- The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) has awarded a $125 million contract to Longbow Limited (LBL) for production and support of the Longbow Fire Control Radar (FCR).
Longbow Limited (LBL), a limited liability company consisting of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), received the contract to produce a total of 37 new FCR systems and associated support for the United States and United Arab Emirates (UAE) armed forces. The scope and funding will be shared evenly by the two companies.
“This contract brings the number of radar systems ordered to almost 400,” said Rich Russell, Longbow Limited president. “It’s a reflection of the confidence our customers have in the effectiveness of the Longbow system and its outstanding mission capability rate.”
LBL will build 30 systems for the UAE as part of a 30-helicopter re-manufacture by Boeing. This is the third largest order by country (behind the United States and the United Kingdom), and is the largest FCR foreign military sales program. The UAE deliveries will begin in May 2008 and continue through November 2009; the period of performance for support activities is through November 2010. It includes integration and aircraft integration laboratory support at Boeing, initial spares, depot spares, support activities and integrated logistics support.
The United States is procuring seven FCRs as part of the 2005 Supplemental Buy authorized by Congress. The deliveries will begin in October 2008 and conclude in April 2009. The U.S. Government has an option to procure as many as six additional FCRs by July 1, 2006, and another option for additional procurement through December 31, 2006.
“The new contract is in recognition of the proven performance and success of LBL production and support of the Fire Control Radar,” said Longbow FCR Program Director Jerry Garman. “It continues the LBL commitment of supporting our warfighters by delivering an FCR that provides an operational capability needed by the men and women of the armed forces.”
Work is performed at Lockheed Martin facilities in Orlando and Ocala, Fla., and at the Northrop Grumman facility in Baltimore, Md.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense company headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. Northrop Grumman provides technologically advanced, innovative products, services and solutions in systems integration, defense electronics, information technology, advanced aircraft, shipbuilding and space technology. With more than 125,000 employees, and operations in all 50 states and 25 countries, Northrop Grumman serves U.S. and international military, government and commercial customers.
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
Jennifer Allen, (407) 356-5351
e-mail jennifer.l.allen@lmco.com
Northrop Grumman
Ellen Hamilton, (224) 625-4693
e-mail ellen.hamilton@ngc.com
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