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to a strong and sustained partnership with our customers in the United States and around the world,” said Paul Lemmo, vice president of Fire Control/Special Operations Forces Contractor Logistics Support Services at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “This contract enables us to respond rapidly to their emerging defense needs, including requirements for new M-TADS/PNVS systems and upgrades.” Under an order for the U.S. Army, Lockheed Martin is providing upgrade kits for the M-TADS/PNVS Modernized Day Sensor Assembly (M-DSA) and Modernized Laser Range Finder Designator. For the U.K. Ministry of Defence, it is delivering M-DSA upgrade kits for M-TADS/PNVS refurbishment as part of a remanufacture effort to upgrade D-model Apaches to E models. For the Saudi Ministry of National Guard, it is providing

M-TADS/PNVS systems for new E-model Apaches. M-TADS/PNVS, known as the “eyes of the Apache,” provides pilots with long-range, precision engagement and pilotage capabilities for safe flight during day, night and adverse weather missions. M-DSA increases M-TADS/PNVS designation and ranging capabilities to fully accommodate current weapons and those planned for the future. The upgraded sensor enables Apache pilots to see high-resolution, high-definition, near-infrared and color imagery on cockpit displays. M-DSA also provides a new laser pointer marker that improves coordination with ground troops, and an updated multi-mode laser with eye-safe range designation that supports flight in urban environments and critical training exercises.

CPI invests in STEM activities to inspire the UK’s next generation of scientists and engineers.

schools, academies, and universities, including Durham School, St Michaels Primary School (years 3,4,5,6), and Newcastle University. The company has also taken on a large number of placement students from numerous universities across the UK, including the University of Nottingham, University of Leeds, University of Strathclyde, University of Oxford,

CPI today announced that it has been involved in a vast number of STEM (science technology, engineering and mathematics) activities, inspiring science across the UK. The company’s STEM activities include presenting career talks, providing work experience and work placements, supporting apprenticeship programmes as well as carrying out tours around CPI’s world-leading facilities

University College London, Teeside University and others; several of these placements have resulted in permanent employment for the students. CPI is part of the Science Industry Apprenticeship Consortium (NE) (SIAC), which focuses on developing the right apprenticeship standards for the industry and collaborating with other local companies to plan and deliver apprenticeship programmes. CPI’s apprenticeships have significantly increased over the last two years with sixteen new roles created to date. The company has invested heavily into the process, procedures and training plans for apprentices. Recently one of CPI’s apprentices, Jodie Clemmit, was awarded with the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Sembcorp Skills Development Programme (SSDP). This award recognises and celebrates exceptional apprentices that have excelled in the life

in the North East. With innovation centres spanning across a range of disciplines including biologics, formulations, printable electronics, graphene, and industrial biotechnology and biorefining, CPI is well positioned to offer different STEM pathways, ultimately helping to inspire the next generation of budding scientists and engineers. STEM subjects are considered to be an accelerating force for future economic growth across the UK, therefore encouraging students to participate in STEM subjects is of key interest. In order to increase the number of students participating in STEM subjects, students need to understand the range of STEM career opportunities, the positive impacts they can have on society, and how STEM applies to real world challenges. CPI recognises this need and has presented career talks and offered career advice to students of all ages at a number of local

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