Coast Guard contracts for HC-144A MSPs

The U.S. Coast Guard has contracted Lockheed Martin for the delivery of Ocean Sentry turboprop aircraft with the company's Mission System Pallets technologies.

Under the $147.5 million contract, U.S. company Lockheed Martin will supply the Coast Guard with three of the HC-144A Ocean Sentry aircraft integrated with the MSP electronic suites.

The MSP technology provides HC-144A aircrews with a data sharing capability through sensors, other aircraft and Coast Guard bases, supporting maritime patrol and surveillance operations.

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