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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Lockheed Martin to Upgrade U.S. Navy Submarine Communication Mast Antenna Systems

OE-538 Multifunction Communication SystemLockheed Martin, in a joint venture with Granite State Manufacturing (GSM), received a $6.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy to design, test and manufacture an upgraded Multifunction Mast Antenna System to improve submarine communications.

Currently, all U.S. Navy submarines operating at periscope depth, including the new Virginia-class attack submarines, use the antenna system as their primary method to communicate with aircraft, surface ships and land-based assets.

The system – designated the OE-538 – provides high performance, erectable mast-mounted communication and navigation capabilities.

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