U.S. Missile Defense Agency Adds $295 Million to Lockheed Martin's Aegis Combat System Contract

摘要

Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training of Moorestown, N J., will continue to develop the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense combat system as part of a $295 million contract modification announced by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)July 1. The change increases the contract's value from $1.43 billion to $1.7 billion. According to a release from the U.S. Defense Department, Lockheed will provide system engineering and program management services to help the 5.1 variant of the ballistic missile defense system reach critical milestones.