USAF signs Lockheed Martin for Minuteman III contract

 Defence and Security

The contract award for the sustainment of the reentry subsystem for the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system has been awarded to Lockheed Martin by the US Air Force (USAF).

The contract has an initial value of $109m which involves repair, modification and testing of hardware and software components in the reentry system-reentry vehicle (RS-RV) subsystem. Under the USAF’s Future ICBM Sustainment and Acquisition Construct will be developed to provide a safe, secure and decisive Minuteman III weapon system through 2030.

According to Doug Graham, Vice President, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company ICBM and advanced programmes – More efficient support and direct application of our functional skills will be delivered to this significant national mission area with the signing of this contract. Read complete story at http://www.tendersontime.com/blog-detail/usaf-signs-lockheed-martin-minuteman-iii-contract-50.php