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http://boeing.com/news/releases/2008/q3/080724a_nr.htmlBoeing Laser JDAM Achieves 1st International Sale
ST. LOUIS, July 24, 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has signed a commercial contract with the government of Germany for the production of Laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions (LJDAM) and integration support on Tornado aircraft, marking the first international sale of the LJDAM weapon system. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
LJDAM consists of the standard JDAM guidance tailkit and a Precision Laser Guidance Set (PLGS) kit that acquires and tracks laser target signals. The weapon is designed to accurately and effectively engage both stationary and fast-moving targets. The tailkit and laser guidance set are attached in the field to convert 500-pound bombs into precision laser-guided munitions.
Delivery of the kits is expected to begin in mid-2009. The order includes options for additional kits in 2009.
This is a significant milestone for the Laser JDAM program. We're pleased to bring LJDAM's unique capabilities to our allies," said Dan Jaspering, Boeing Direct Attack program manager. "There is substantial interest in the weapon from the international community, and we expect additional orders in the near future."
Boeing hat von der deutschen Luftwaffe die erste internationale Order für LJDAM-Kits für 500 Pfund-Bomben erhalten. Enthalten ist auch eine Anpassung an die Tornados, die Lieferung beginnt 2009, außerdem hat die Luftwaffe sich die Option auf weitere Kits gesichert. Genaue Zahlen werden nicht genannt.
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