Lockheed Selected For Marine Corps Air Control Radar Upgrade

By Thomas Duffy / September 6, 2000 at 5:00 AM
Lockheed Martin announced today that it has been given a $60 million contract by the Marine Corps for a new mobile air traffic control radar. The Air Surveillance and Precision Approach Radar Control System will improve the AN/TPS-73 radar now in use by the Marines, according to a Lockheed statement. The new system "will provide a precision approach radar to enhance all-weather landing capabilities," Lockheed said. The ASPARCS will be built at Lockheed's Syracuse plant, with deliveries set to start...

Not a subscriber? Sign up for 30 days free access to exclusive, behind-the-scenes reporting on defense policy and procurement.

Log in to access this content.