Lockheed Martin Buys Assets of CDL Systems

By Danielle Lucey



On 21 Dec., Lockheed Martin announced that it acquired "substantially all of the assets" of CDL Systems Ltd., a  software company that specializes in unmanned technology. 



The buy up is the latest in a line of unmanned purchases by Lockheed, following their acquisitions of Chandler/May in November and Procerus Technologies last January.



CDL Systems, which has offices in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and Huntsville, Ala., develops open, standards-based software so it can be used in open-architecture systems in support of both government and civilian unmanned applications.



“This transaction provides us a common software solution with significant in-theater experience that furthers our ability to meet our customers’ growing need for mission critical unmanned vehicle capabilities,” says Lockheed Martin Chairman and CEO Bob Stevens.



CDL Systems will be aligned under Lockheed's Mission Systems and Training business. That division will come to be after 31 Dec., when Lockheed will reorganize its Electronic Systems area into both MST and Missiles and Fire Control. The Mission Systems and Training division, which will have 19,000 employees, will be headquartered in Washington, D.C.



“CDL Systems is an industry leader in the development and systems integration of interoperable vehicle control software,” says CDL Systems CEO Albert Sulmistras. “Our success is a direct result of our talented and dedicated employees, and we’re excited that this combination will enable us to continue to expand our reach and grow our business.”