Lockheed Martin Corp. received $337 million in orders to supply Apache Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) systems and services to the U.S., U.K., and Saudi Arabia. Under an order for the U.S. Army, Lockheed Martin is providing upgrade kits for the M-TADS/PNVS Modernized Day Sensor Assembly (M-DSA) and Modernized Laser Range Finder Designator. For the U.K. Ministry of Defence, it is delivering M-DSA upgrade kits for M-TADS/PNVS refurbishment as part of an effort to upgrade D-model Apaches to E models. For the Saudi Ministry of National Guard, it is providing M-TADS/PNVS systems for new E-model Apaches. M-TADS/PNVS provides pilots with long-range, precision engagement and pilotage capabilities for safe flight during day, night, and adverse weather missions. M-DSA increases M-TADS/PNVS designation and ranging capabilities to accommodate current weapons and those planned for the future.
