MANASSAS, Va., July 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's
rapidly changing battlespace, our adversaries are using technology
to their advantage to turn the most commonplace devices into
explosives. The U.S. Navy recently approved Symphony Block 40,
Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) counter-improvised explosive device
system, which provides enhanced capabilities that allow partner
nations to combat ever-changing threats.
Symphony Block 40 is an open architecture system developed with
the latest technologies to address new and emerging threats. This
system simultaneously jams select or multiple electronic signals
used to trigger a radio-controlled (RC) IED. The jammer is a small,
vehicle-mounted system with an open architecture design that
provides continuous coverage across the entire threat spectrum, as
well as includes updated capabilities for maximum effectiveness,
security, and response.
"Symphony Block 40 builds on the proven performance and 10 years
of experience protecting warfighters. The system's enhanced
capabilities will give men and women in uniform the latest
technology to counter rapidly evolving threats so they can complete
their missions," said Joe Ottaviano,
Director, Electronic Warfare, Lockheed Martin.
The United States and its
allies rely on Symphony to protect warfighters in an unpredictable
future. The Symphony product line is the only counter-IED
systems of its kind approved by the U.S. government for foreign
military sale to allied, coalition and partner nations.
More than 4,500 Block 10/20 variant systems currently support
U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq,
Afghanistan, and other areas of
conflict.
Work on the Symphony line of products is done in Clearwater, Florida, Manassas, Virginia, and Syracuse, New York, under an indefinite
delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with the U.S.
Navy.
Lockheed Martin provides global electronic warfare solutions
through a unique open architecture product platform and open
business model. In the air, on land, and at sea, Lockheed Martin
pioneers advanced technologies to control the electromagnetic
spectrum, and develops disruptive technologies to outpace adversary
threats. The key to success lies not only in the capability of the
systems, but integration of those systems across platforms to offer
a complete picture of the battle space and unimpeded use of the
electromagnetic spectrum for the warfighter.
For additional information, visit our website:
www.lockheedmartin.com/us/products/electronic-warfare.html
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a
global security and aerospace company that employs approximately
125,000 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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