Finland's Millog Oy producing target acquisition system

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Finland's Millog Oy producing target acquisition system
by Richard Tomkins
Tampere, Finland (UPI) May 20, 2013

U.S. Marines receiving more targeting systems for gunships
Orlando, Fla. (UPI) May 20, 2013 - Lockheed Martin is producing more target sight systems for use on U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters under an award from the Navy.

The order from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, is a follow-on contract for Lot 11 production and is worth $33.9 million, Lockheed said.

"The Lot 11 award allows us to continue supporting the AH-1Z program's accelerated delivery schedule and ensure each new helicopter is equipped with a TSS," said Brad Partain, senior program manager of airborne systems at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

The target sight system, or TSS, is the fire control system for the helicopters and has been operationally deployed since 2011. It is comprised of a stabilized sensor suite that includes a laser designator, infrared pointer, color video display and a mid-wave, forward-looking infrared sensor with advanced image processing. With the TSS, pilots can identify, track and designate targets at maximum weapon range.

Under a 2008 production contract, Lockheed Martin began delivering the systems in 2009. Production of Lot 11 TSS will be conducted at company facilities in Florida and continue through 2016.

Finnish company Millog Oy is to supply the country's defense forces with its LISA hand-held target acquisition system under a $36.7 million agreement signed with the government.

The LISA system is a monocular thermal imager with the capability to provide target acquisition and range measurement. It features an uncooled thermal imager, optical day channel, eye-safe laser rangefinder, digital magnetic compass, GPS, wireless and C4I (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence) connectivity.

It is designed for use by forward observation squads, infantry and special units.

"We are very pleased that Millog's product was proven to fulfill the customer requirements in the best way in a very tough international completion," said Millog's senior vice president of Sales and Marketing Veli-Matti Kohtamaki. "Millog is actively focusing on international markets and this contract is an excellent reference and further strengthens Millog's role as a developer and manufacturer of high-quality optical devices.

"The Finnish Defense Forces are known as a demanding customer."

The number of sensors ordered was not disclosed. Millog, however, said delivery of the LISA system will begin this year and end in 2017.

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