While the Army has a long-term weapon modernization plan, the key to the current and near term plan is networking and integrating air and missile defense elements, according to a Lockheed Martin [LMT] official. “The Army is concentrating more on integrating weapon systems, and networking all of those systems by component than by developing brand new (Integrated Battle Command System) IBCS, networking Patriot radars and launchers, MEADS sensors and launcher, JLENS radars, other components,” Mike Trotsky, Lockheed Martin vice president…
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