Lockheed Martin. (News).Lockheed Martin For the former company, see . Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a leading multinational aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology company formed in 1995 by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta. was awarded a $ 27 million contract to upgrade the mission systems configurations of four US Customs Service P-3B Airborne Early Warning The detection of enemy air or surface units by radar or other equipment carried in an airborne vehicle, and the transmitting of a warning to friendly units. Also called AEW. aircraft. Changes include a new common glass cockpit A glass cockpit is an aircraft cockpit that features electronic instrument displays. A relatively recent development, glass cockpits are highly sought-after upgrades from traditional cockpits. , dual-channel digital autopilot and digital engine instruments, a tactical display and upgraded radar. Work will be completed by September 2003. |
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