CHICAGO, 19 June 2007.Lockheed Martin, with concurrence from its U.S. Navy customer, selected GoAhead SelfReliant as the high availability (HA) and systems management solution in the Aegis Weapons System Open Architecture program. GoAhead Software is a provider of open standards-based high availability and systems management middleware for carrier-grade and mission-critical systems.
This program is a cornerstone for the modernization of the Navy's Aegis-equipped cruisers and destroyers. As part of a transition from Aegis' previous proprietary systems to those comprised of open standards-based, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components, Lockheed Martin sought a solution that included stringent availability, schedule, and cost reduction requirements.
The Aegis Weapon System is the world's premier naval surface defense system and the foundation for Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense, the primary component of the sea-based element of the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System. The Aegis Weapon System includes the SPY-1 radar, the Navy's most advanced computer-controlled radar system. When paired with Lockheed Martin's MK-41 Vertical Launch System, it is capable of delivering missiles for every mission and threat environment in naval warfare.
The Aegis Weapon System is currently deployed on 83 ships around the globe, with more than 20 additional ships planned. In addition to the United States, Spain and Australia, Aegis is the maritime weapon system of choice for Japan, South Korea, and Norway.
