AH-64 & Arrowhead (click to view full) For much of the post-WWII era, US helicopter pilots have been trained to fly "low and fast." This was based on combat experience in Korea and Vietnam. In the urban environments of Iraq and Afghanistan, however, flying low and...
AH-64 Apachewith Arrowhead sensor(click to view full) Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Orlando, FL received a $46.2 million firm-fixed-price contract for the purchase of Arrowhead sensor systems for AH-64 Apache attack helicopter for several international...
AH-64 Apachewith Arrowhead sensor(click to view full) Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control received a $142 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for 55 Arrowhead kits for U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters and kits for several international customers....
Apaches need arrowheads(click to expand) As an all-weather, day/night attack helicopter, the AH-64 Apache depends on its integrated targeting optronics for both safe flying and maximum battlefield effectiveness. The TADS/PVNS chin turret was fielded in 1983, however,...
AH-64D Longbow(click to view full) The AH-64 Apache is slated to remain the US Army's attack helicopter for many years to come, and also serves with many other allied militaries around the world. While it is often thought of as a single entity, the helicopter is...
(click to expand) Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Orlando, FL received a $75 million firm-fixed price contract for 13 modernized Arrowhead target sights & pilot's night-vision sensors. Arrowhead is an advanced electro-optical & fire control system that...
Defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. on Wednesday said it received a $212 million contract from Britain’s Ministry of Defense that authorizes production of Arrowhead sensor kits by its subcontractor Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Orlando, FL….
Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control in Orlando, FL received a $262.4 million modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for Arrowhead units with accompanying initial spares. Arrowhead is an advanced electro-optical & fire control system that AH-64 Apache helicopter pilots use for combat targeting of their Hellfire missiles and other weapons, as well as safe flight in day, night, or bad weather missions. It is the successor to TADS/PNVS. Arrowhead’s forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensors use advanced image processing techniques to give pilots the best possible resolution to avoid obstacles such as wires and tree limbs during low-level flight.
AH-64 in Afghanistan (click to view full) The AH-64 Apache will remain the US Army's primary armed helicopter for several more decades, thanks to the collapse of the RAH-66 Comanche program, and the retirement sans replacement of the US Army's Armed Reconnaissance...
Americas Kihomac won an $18 million deal for A-10 universal rudders. This contract provides for the acquisition of a maximum of 330 rudders. The A-10 is Air Force’s primary low-altitude close air support aircraft. Work will take place in Layton, Utah. Expected...