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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Lockheed Martin Awarded Technology Development Contract for F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track Program

F/A-18F Super HornetLockheed Martin was awarded a $4 million contract by the Boeing Company for the technology development phase of the F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) program.

The technology development contract follows a two-year pre-system design and development program in which Lockheed Martin was down-selected as the sole source provider.

“The IRST sensor system will provide next generation capability to counter emerging threats,” said Ken Fuhr, fixed-wing program director at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

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