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Friday, June 22, 2007

Lockheed Martin to Upgrade Radar for Reconnaissance Version of Japan's F-15

Radar to Provide High Resolution, 24-hour, All-Weather Capability

Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.usLockheed Martin announced today that it will upgrade radar capabilities for the reconnaissance version of the Japan Air Self Defence Force’s fleet of F-15 aircraft As part of a Japanese-led team, Lockheed Martin will equip select F-15 aircraft with advanced synthetic aperture radar (SAR) pods.

“Lockheed Martin has been advancing SAR technologies since the 1950’s,” said John Mengucci, president of Mission & Combat Support Solutions for Lockheed Martin’s Information Solutions & Global Services business area.

“We look forward to providing the Japan Air Self Defence Force with a system that gives them flexibility over weather constraints and introduces the ability for night operations.”

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