BAE Systems, Inc. has received a $117 million contract from Lockheed Martin to produce next-generation missile seekers for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) to enable it to detect and engage specific maritime targets in contested environments.
With this technology, the LRASM will have less dependence on traditional navigation systems. The next-generation seekers have replaced obsolescent and limited-availability parts, reducing the overall system cost.
The LRASM contract will support missiles for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. allies through Foreign Military Sales, as well as research, development, test, and evaluation services.
“We’re committed to providing affordable systems that deliver unmatched capabilities to the U.S. and its allies,” said Bruce Konigsberg, Radio Frequency Sensors product area director at BAE Systems.
“We’ve designed efficient seeker systems that are easier to build and test without compromising on performance.”
Following design improvements conducted under a Diminishing Sources/Affordability contract, BAE Systems is producing next-generation seekers for Lots 4 and 5 that are more capable and easier to produce, with less-complicated manufacturing processes.
Work associated with the LRASM seeker will be conducted at BAE Systems’ U.S. facilities in New Jersey, New York, and New Hampshire.
