Symphony Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED)
What Is It?
Lockheed Martin’s Symphony is a Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Defeat System. Able to defeat multiple simultaneous threats, Symphony is the preferred RCIED solution of Coalition and Partner Nation combat forces engaged in counter-insurgency operations.
Why It Matters
Initially fielded in 2006, Symphony continues to be an invaluable asset in the Global War On Terror with hundreds of systems currently deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom warfighters.
Fast Facts
- Agile architecture to counter evolving threat
- Designed, tested, and field-proven durability with combat-proven performance
- Superior in-field support and depot reach-back
- Easily updateable capability for maximum effectiveness, security and response
- Small, vehicle-mounted footprint
- Designed for rugged tactical environments
- Approved for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) /Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) /Operation Resolute Support theaters

Next Generation Symphony
What Is It?
Lockheed Martin’s Next Generation Symphony Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Defeat System is designed to defeat current and emerging IED threats and protect our warfighters in an unpredictable future.
Why It Matters
Next Generation Symphony uses sophisticated algorithms and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware to provide extensive coverage. With its open architecture design and open business implementation, Next Generation Symphony embraces “best of breed” content to provide a sustainable solution. The use of COTS with an open architecture promotes life-cycle upgradability.
Fast Facts
- Contiguous coverage across the entire threat spectrum
- Open Architecture/Open Business design
- Scalable and modular
- Updateable capabilities for maximum effectiveness, security, and response
- Compact, vehicle-mounted footprint
- Designed for rugged military environments

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