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Lockheed Martin has been chosen to develop an advanced micro-electronics package for integration into the US Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. This move is part of the Stimulating Transition for Advanced Microelectronics Packaging (STAMP) program, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the helicopters in detecting and identifying threats more swiftly and accurately.

The micro-electronics suite, designed to be compact in size, weight, power, and cost, will create additional space within the helicopters for other necessary equipment to support various missions. According to company vice president Deon Viergutz, such technology is crucial in the modern battlespace to ensure the safety of service members by effectively managing the electromagnetic spectrum and staying ahead of threats.

Initially intended for Sikorsky helicopters, the US Navy plans to incorporate this suite into other platforms across air, land, and sea domains.

Lockheed's micro-electronics suite will leverage Altera’s Multi-Chip Package, providing advanced digital and analog capabilities. This package is expected to deliver higher bandwidth and performance while maintaining low latency, power consumption, and a smaller footprint.

Viergutz expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with Intel, Altera, and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD) to enhance defense systems capabilities using high-performance US-built semiconductors.

Over the next 18 months, work on the program will be carried out at Lockheed’s facility in Owego, New York.