PALMDALE, Calif., Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Air Force,
Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies (NYSE:
UTX), and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® (NYSE: LMT)
recently completed flight testing and deployment of the latest
variant of the Collins Aerospace Senior Year Electro-Optical
Reconnaissance System (SYERS) sensor, SYERS-2C, on the U-2. With
this milestone, the entire U-2 fleet has been upgraded to the
premier electro-optical/infrared sensor capability which provides
increased optical performance and highly accurate long-range
tracking for superior threat detection in a wider range of weather
conditions.
"SYERS-2C represents an evolutionary step forward for the Air
Force, capitalizing on a high performing, mature system to insert
substantial new capabilities into the battlespace of the future,"
said Kevin Raftery, vice president
and general manager, ISR and Space Solutions for Collins Aerospace.
"The U-2 has been the cornerstone of the Air Force's ISR inventory
and with upgrades like SYERS-2C, the system can continue to provide
increasingly valuable multi-intelligence information to the
warfighter for years to come."
The 10-band, high spatial resolution SYERS-2C sensor provides
unmatched ability to find, track and assess moving and stationary
targets. Developed with open mission systems standards to enable
command, control and data exchange with 5th generation platforms,
the sensor has become a critical asset to theater commanders
bringing unique advantages to joint operations across the
battlespace.
"The SYERS-2C sensor is the premier intelligence, surveillance
and reconnaissance imaging sensor and its integration into the U-2
Dragon Lady further enhances the aircraft's ability to provide
unparalleled strategic intelligence to our warfighters," said
Irene Helley, U-2 program director,
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. "This milestone continues our
commitment to increase the flexibility of the aircraft using open
mission systems to support the multi-domain battlespace."
Flying 24/7 around the world at record-high operational rates,
the U-2 Dragon Lady provides unparalleled intelligence,
surveillance and reconnaissance capability to meet the needs of
combatant commanders every day. More than an ISR aircraft, the
U-2's unique ability to rapidly reconfigure, collect, analyze and
share data with disparate systems across the battlespace is
transforming warfighting operations to ensure mission success far
into the future.
For additional information please visit:
www.lockheedmartin.com/U2
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a
global security and aerospace company that employs approximately
110,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the
research, design, development, manufacture, integration and
sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and
services.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace Systems, a
unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), is a leader in
technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global
aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing
together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins
Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and
expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the
demands of a rapidly evolving global market. For more information,
visit CollinsAerospace.com.
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