Lockheed Martin has been awarded a US$551 million contract to equip current and future US Navy submarines with the Advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) system. The agreement includes the distribution of the AN/BLQ-10 electronic support system and engineering and technical support services.
The contract does not specify which submarines will receive the system, but work will take place at the Lockheed Martin facility in New York. The project is expected to be completed by January 2030, with options that could increase the total contract value to US$1.4 billion.
The AN/BLQ-10 system increases situational awareness among submarine crews, especially in environments with high electromagnetic activity. Rapidly detect, analyze and relay critical signals to commanders, improving decision-making in complex operational settings.
The system handles a variety of signals, identifies threats, and distinguishes friendly, neutral and hostile forces. It features multiple displays for mission tasks, geographical tracking and identification trust, ensuring accurate threat assessment.
Lockheed Martin described the AN/BLQ-10 as a low-risk, cost-effective solution designed to support the evolving needs of the US Navy.
