Lockheed Martin Awarded $118 Million for Aegis Modernization

Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Sensors, Moorestown, New Jersey, is being awarded a more than $118 million fixed-price-incentive contract for the production of two multi-mission signal processor equipment sets; three ballistic missile defense 4.0.1 equipment sets; and five Aegis Weapon System upgraded equipment sets to support fielding Aegis modernization capabilities to the fleet. Sets will be delivered to USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51); USS John Paul (DDG 53); USS Benfold (DDG 65); USS Barry (DDG 52); USS Princeton (CG 59); USS Cowpens (CG 63); and USS Gettysburg (CG 64). The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.