"These systems are being used in the battlefield continuously," said JohnMengucci, president of Lockheed Martin's IS&GS Mission & Combat SupportSolutions. "We are excited to continue assisting the Army on thismission-critical program." Mengucci added that additional work will ensurethat access to real-time operations and intelligence data remains constant forthe warfighter.

Rapid and reliable information networks are necessary to enable the Armyto conduct decisive operations and sustain the force. As a 'system ofsystems,' the Army Battle Command System links 11 different systems. Thisincludes systems that monitor its ability to station, control, equip,replenish, modernize, and train its forces in peacetime, while concurrentlyplanning to mobilize, deploy, employ, and sustain them in war to accomplishassigned missions.

In addition to providing commanders with a current common operationalpicture, the Army Battle Command System tracks friendly forces, analyzes enemysituations, and provides battle planning, fire support coordination, andairspace coordination. Lockheed Martin has supported the system since 1994.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design,development, manufacturing, integration and sustainment of advanced technologysystems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2007 sales of $41.9billion.

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