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Follow-on Early Warning System - FEWS

References

1. Adapted from: Thomas P. Quinn (Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence Acquisition), "Communications Satellites Changed for US Needs," Legislation and National Security Subcommittee of the House Government Operations Committee, 2 February 1994.

2. Adapted from: Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, "Follow-on Early Warning System (FEWS) Program Profile," PR 92-30, June 1992.

3. Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, "Air Force Awards Lockheed FEWS Dem/Val Contract," 21 July 1992.

Other References

• Follow-On Early Warning System (FEWS) Program Profile July 1992 -- Lockheed Missiles & Space Company is leading a contractor team competing for the U.S. Air Force's Follow-on Early Warning System (FEWS) program, a system of satellites and ground stations that will detect and track ballistic missiles during the boost phase of their flight.
• Air Force Awards Lockheed Fews Dem/Val Contract July 21, 1992 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded an industry team led by Lockheed Missiles & Space Company a contract to demonstrate technologies required for the Follow-on Early Warning System (FEWS), the country's next-generation, space-based ballistic missile detection and tracking system. The $240 million, 24-month contract requires Lockheed to demonstrate and validate technologies that will provide improved tactical warning and attack assessment using satellites and ground stations.