Lockheed Martin wins $196M Tomahawk software contract

Lockheed Martin Corp., Rotary and Mission Systems, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, has been awarded a $196.1 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense.

The agreement supports the continued system design and development of common software builds and security updates for the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS).

According to the Pentagon’s announcement, the contract will facilitate the management and maintenance of the TTWCS software product baseline. It also includes provisions for the creation of system and software documentation tailored to meet the capability requirements of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers.

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Work will be carried out in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and is expected to be completed by January 2030. The contract does not involve any funds at the time of award, with funding to be allocated to individual task orders as issued. The Naval Air Systems Command, located at Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting authority.

The Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System is a critical component of the U.S. Navy’s cruise missile operations, enabling precision targeting and mission adaptability. This latest contract underscores Lockheed Martin’s pivotal role in supporting the Navy’s evolving operational needs.

The TTWCS software integrates advanced capabilities to manage Tomahawk missile launches from multiple platforms, including surface ships and submarines. It ensures interoperability with existing systems while addressing emerging security and supportability challenges.

A significant portion of the contract focuses on meeting the requirements of Foreign Military Sales customers. Lockheed Martin will work to ensure that TTWCS capabilities are tailored to the specific needs of international partners, bolstering global defense collaborations.

This contract highlights the ongoing importance of the Tactical Tomahawk system in maintaining operational readiness and expanding U.S. and allied forces’ strategic capabilities. As global threats evolve, modernizing these systems ensures they remain at the forefront of precision-strike technology.

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