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Stanley R. Arthur, ADM (ret)
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL AVIATION
Stanley R. Arthur was appointed President, Lockheed Martin Missiles and
Fire Control – Orlando, in July 1999. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is a world leader in
air and missile defense systems, fire control systems, strike weapon systems and
tactical missile systems. The two
principal facilities are located in Orlando, Florida, and Dallas, Texas.
Mr. Arthur is responsible for all Missiles and Fire Control – Orlando
operations including design, development, production and support of advanced
combat systems for the armed forces. Operations
include engineering and development facilities in Orlando, an electronics
manufacturing facility in Ocala, Florida, and a state-of-the-art missile
production plant in Troy, Alabama. Among
the many systems for which Mr. Arthur has responsibility are:
- The LANTIRN night vision
targeting and navigation system used on F-14, F-15E and F-16C/D
fighters; and the NITE Hawk forward-looking infrared targeting
system used on the F/A-18 attack fighter.
- The integrated fire
control radar and missile system for the Apache Longbow attack
helicopter, with adverse weather “fire-and-forget” anti-armor
targeting and attack capabilities; as well as Apache’s night
vision system.
- The night navigation and
targeting system for the U.S. Army's 21st century RAH-66 Comanche
armed reconnaissance/attack helicopter.
- Hellfire II and Longbow
Hellfire antiarmor missiles employed by attack helicopters as well
as ground and sea platforms; and the Javelin and Predator
shoulder-fired antiarmor missile systems.
- The Joint Air-to-Surface
Standoff Missile (JASSM), a “next-generation” cruise missile
that will enable military aircraft to defeat advanced air defense
systems and high-value ground targets from ranges outside enemy
radar detection.
- The Wind Corrected
Munitions Dispenser (WCMD) tail guidance system that will permit
accurate delivery of munitions to planned dispense points from a
variety of aircraft at any altitude.
- The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS), an international
initiative to provide U.S. and allied ground forces an effective
defense against tactical ballistic missiles and cruise missiles.
Mr. Arthur, who joined Lockheed Martin in 1996, was formerly Vice President
for Washington Operations for the Lockheed Martin Electronics Sector. In that
position he was responsible for coordinating business and identifying potential
needs for future development. Previously,
he served in similar positions for Loral Corporation and Lockheed Martin
Tactical Systems.
Before joining Lockheed Martin, Admiral Arthur served for more than 38 years
as an officer in the U.S. Navy. Read his Navy biography here.
He is a graduate of Miami University. Mr.
Arthur earned a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Navy Postgraduate School, and received his master's degree in administration from George
Washington University. In 1996 he
received the Admiral Arleigh A. Burke Leadership Award from the Navy League.
He
is married to the former Jennie Lou Mapes of Jackson, Ohio. They have four
married children: Erin, Brian, Derek, and Brad.
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