Lockheed Martin receives M-TADS/PNVS contract modification
The US Army has issued a $7.5 million contract modification to Lockheed Martin for Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight Pilot Night Vision Sensor Systems (M-TADS/PNVS), the US Department of Defense announced on 27 November.
The work includes M-TADS/PNVS subcomponent production and technical services for the Apache attack helicopter
M-TADS/PNVS is a long-range, precision engagement and pilotage solution for day, night and adverse weather missions. The EO sensor provides Apache aircrews enhanced situational awareness with greater performance and survivability.
Work will run through to January 2023.
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