Thursday, November 20, 2008

ARPDDS

IOC: 2013
Development Cost: USD$144 million

Also Known As
Advanced Radar Periscope Detection and Discrimination System

Origin
United States of America

Program Status:
Under Development

Contractor/s
Lockheed Martin

Applications
MH-60R Strikehawk

Description: The Advanced Radar Periscope Detection and Discrimination System (ARPDDS) is being developed by Lockheed Martin to fit into the US Navy's MH-60R helicopter. The new sensor will allow ASW helicopters to effectively detect a submarine through its radar periscope while the boat is submerged. The US Navy awarded a $144 million modification contract to Lockheed Martin on June 26, 2008, for the design, development, integration and test through September 2013.

News
Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract for ARPDDS Development

Operators

United States of America / Planned

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008

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