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ELGTR emulates
the flight characteristics of PavewayTM II laser-guided weapon systems
and presents pilots with the same information they would see in an
actual mission.
“ELGTR is
the most cost-effective and reliable live-fire direct attack training
solution that allows users to conserve tactical weapon inventory,”
said Joe Serra, precision guided systems manager at Lockheed Martin
Missiles and Fire Control. “U.S. and allied warfighters continue
to rely on ELGTR to maintain combat readiness against challenging
operational target engagements.”
The award represents the third order under the 2013 ELGTR contract.
As part of the contract, Lockheed Martin will deliver ELGTRs and associated
technical data, as well as refurbish U.S. government shipping containers.
Lockheed Martin has produced more than 140,000 advanced training rounds
for the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and international customers since
LGTR production began in 1992. Recognized worldwide as the only live-fire
LGB training solution for warfighters, the ELGTR is compatible with
F/A-18, AV-8B, F-16 and various international aircraft platforms.
In addition to ELGTR, Lockheed Martin's 350,000-square-foot production
facility in northeastern Pennsylvania designs and manufactures combat-proven
Paveway II Plus LGB kits. The company has delivered training rounds,
more than 70,000 LGB kits and 7,000 Dual Mode LGB kits to the U.S.
Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and 20 international customers.
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