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Admiral Stan Arthur, USN (ret.)
Name: Admiral Stan Arthur, USN (ret.)
Agency/Branch:
- Navy
Position(s):
- Vice Chief Naval Operations (1992-95)
- President Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (1996-04)
Biography:
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 FA-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 anti armor missiles employed by attack helicopters as well as ground and sea platforms; and the Javelin and Predator shoulder-fired anti armor 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.
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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