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Lockheed Martin Delivers First Upgraded C2 LAVs To Marines

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Monday, August 23rd, 2010

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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…

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