GBU-12 Paveway II of the Paveway series) are produced by defense contractors Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. Raytheon began production after purchasing the product line from Texas Instruments. Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract to compete with Raytheon when there was a break in production caused by transferring manufacturing out of Texas. "Paveway II" refers specifically to the guidance kit, rather than to the weapon itself. See also GBU-16 Paveway II, where the same guidance unit is fitted to a Mk 83 1,000-lb bomb. The US Department of Defense has upgraded GBU-12 production versions to include GPS guidance modes. Lockheed Martin is the sole
Lockheed Martin Global Training and Logistics Lockheed Martin Global Training and Logistics Lockheed Martin Global Training and Logistics (GTL) (formerly two separate entities combined into one business unit ('Simulation, Training & Support' & ISGS-Readiness and Stability Operations') is a Lockheed Martin business unit headquartered in Orlando, FL. The company's simulation business is focused on supplying training for military and commercial platforms, as well as staff training. The Company's training and logistics division provides US Military and Foreign military training and logistics throughout the World. GTL employees span the globe working at military, Lockheed, and other defense sites. The company is a provider of modeling, simulation, and