Lockheed Martin [LMT] Aug. 10 delivered the first two of 52 upgraded Command and Control variants of the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) to the Marines.
The upgraded LAV Command and Control (C2) variant is a mobile command center providing advanced communication capabilities to Marines in the field, improving their battlefield knowledge and situational awareness.
Equipment integrated by Lockheed Martin includes an advanced communications suite, improved automated workstations and command systems. Production is currently planned to be completed over the next two years.
“This highly integrated vehicle incorporates proven technology to give Marines a technically advanced capability that’s also low risk and affordable,” said Steve Ramsey, vice president of Ground Vehicles at Lockheed Martin.
The contract to produce 52 upgraded LAV C2 platforms was awarded to Lockheed Martin in December 2009.
The Marines provide the legacy LAV C2 platforms to Lockheed Martin.