According to a press release published by Thales on April 27, 2021, the firm has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin as a tier-one supplier for the delivery of up to 55 airborne anti-submarine warfare sonars. The ALFS (Airborne Low Frequency Sonar) dipping sonars will be installed on the MH-60R platform for the U.S. Navy and three additional navies. Delivery of the first 42 systems will occur over the next five years with a delivery of 13 optional systems to occur in year six.
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| The ALFS integrated dipping sonar system enables the MH-60R to accomplish assigned undersea warfare missions (Picture source: Lockheed Martin) |
