The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $502 million contract to provide post-production support for the advanced targeting and night vision systems installed on AH-64 Apache attack helicopters operated by the US and allied nations.
According to the US Department of Defense, the Orlando, Florida-based company received a hybrid contract to sustain the Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS).
The M-TADS/PNVS is the Apache’s primary targeting and pilot vision suite, integrating electro-optical and infrared sensors with laser designation technology. The system enables aircrews to detect, identify, and engage targets during both day and night operations, including in adverse weather and low-visibility environments. It supports AH-64 helicopters operated by the US Army as well as international customers through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
Apache Modernization Continues
The AH-64E Apache continues to receive capability upgrades aimed at enhancing situational awareness and combat effectiveness.
In June, Thomas Global Systems completed qualification testing of a new keyboard unit and upgraded up-front display system designed to replace legacy cockpit equipment, improving pilot access to critical flight and mission data.
Earlier, in March, the US Army successfully demonstrated the integration of the ALTIUS-700 launched effect with the AH-64E during a warfighting experiment, expanding the helicopter’s unmanned systems capabilities.
In February, the Army also validated a new counter-drone capability by successfully firing the proximity-fused XM1225 round from an Apache against aerial targets.
These modernization efforts build on the more than $7 billion in contracts awarded to Boeing in November 2025 for the production of additional AH-64E Apache helicopters.
