TSAMTO, March 15. Lockheed Martin announced a recently signed contract to supply the US Army with a basic set of Modular Active Protection System MAPS (Modular Active Protection System) to equip the BBM.
The company will also provide support for the integration of the system on board the BBM and conduct its tests. The goal of the project is to increase the level of safety of the BBM crews and protect equipment from new threats on the battlefield.
In accordance with the terms of the contract, the company will provide a basic MAPS kit, which includes an open architecture processor that combines the sensors and countermeasures installed on the BBM into a single structure for detecting, tracking and destroying anti-tank guided missiles and rocket-propelled grenades.
As stated, in cooperation with the US Military, Lockheed Martin in 2014 developed MAPS as a safe and reliable system for protecting armored vehicles and their crews from various threats. Since then, the basic MAPS kit has proven itself well in many live-fire demonstrations conducted. The company is ready to support the integration and testing of the kit on various combat vehicles of the US NAVY, which is the last step before the Army Command makes an official decision on the adoption of these systems for service.
As part of the 36-month contract, Lockheed Martin will deliver five production-ready base kits (with an option to supply up to 20 units), as well as support their integration and testing on the Abrams MBT, AMPV BBM, Bradley and Stryker. The contract also includes the additional development of a basic equipment protection kit, which, in addition to active protection, includes protection against an explosion under the bottom.
Lockheed Martin's basic MAPS suite supports fast integration of sensors and security features that are compatible with the system. It is designed to protect combat vehicles in service and supports the possibility of equipping advanced equipment.