Aircraft
Lockheed Martin Extends Apache Helicopter's Capabilities
Lockheed Martin is continuing to expand the capabilities of the Boeing AH-64D Block III helicopter with sensor upgrades.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is continuing to expand the capabilities of the Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III attack helicopter with sensor upgrades, a new weapon option and greater networking capabilities. The latter is being achieved through the Longbow unmanned aerial system tactical common datalink assembly (UTA), a product of Longbow LLC (a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman).

Longbow UTA is a two-way high-bandwidth Ku-band datalink that is installed in a mast-mounted assembly in place of the Longbow fire-control radar. It is fully integrated into the mission computer, and can be used to control UAVs and to receive data from them.