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Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman JV gets Morocco’s Apache radar contract

Kazim Abdul by Kazim Abdul
September 12, 2020
in Aerospace
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Royal Moroccan Armed Forces reportedly interested in buying the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter

Royal Moroccan Armed Forces reportedly interested in buying the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter

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Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman joint venture Longbow Limited Liability Company (LBL) has been awarded a contract to supply AN/APG-78 Longbow radars for Morocco, the Netherlands, the UAE and the India Army.

“The LBL team is excited to bring Morocco, Netherlands and India Army into the Longbow FCR [Fire Control Radar] user community, and to update UAE with new capabilities, as the ever-evolving missions of our US allies will benefit from our precision engagement capabilities,” said Jim Messina, LBL president and Lockheed Martin programme director. “The Longbow radar remains a relevant and important system for the missions Apache aircrews fly.”

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In August, Morocco ordered 24 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing in a deal worth $440 million, after requesting the aircraft in late 2019, with delivery expected to commence in 2024.

Boeing will build and deliver the new Moroccan Apaches under a contract with the U.S. Army through the U.S. government’s Foreign Military Sales process.

“As Longbow Joint Venture marks 35 years of successful partnership, the addition of these customers is a testament to the deep experience and dedication the team brings to advance the FCR system to support our customer’s missions,” said Shalini Gupta, LBL vice president and Northrop Grumman director for Longbow programmes.

When coupled with the Apache’s unique system of sensors approach, Longbow FCR gives aircrews the capability to scan large areas at long ranges to identify threats and targets for prosecution with a low probability of being detected. If a target is identified, the data can be handed off to a missile and launch system, or if a target needs further identification and classification, the data is handed off to the Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight (M-TADS) system for increased visual identification, Lockheed Martin said.

“LBL is now providing increased FCR capabilities with the Apache AH-64E Version 6 helicopter. Version 6 FCR software enhancements provide new operational modes and capabilities, including maritime, single target track, and 360-degree surveillance mode, as well as extended detection range against land, air and sea targets.”

Meanwhile, leading provider of jet and turboprop engines General Electric Aviation has been selected to supply T700 turboshaft engines for It’s new fleet of Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.

Part of the business will see General Electric delivering 48 T700-701D engines and two spare parts for the 24 Apaches set to be supplied to Morocco.

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