FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On
Nov. 18, the U.S. government and
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) submitted an F-35 proposal to the Swiss
government in support of Switzerland's New Fighter Aircraft (NFA)
competition.
The F-35 proposal is a total package offering that includes up
to 40 F-35A aircraft, a sustainment solution tailored to Swiss
autonomy requirements, and a comprehensive training program.
The offering includes an industrial package providing Swiss
industry substantial F-35 work opportunities. Should the F-35 be
selected as the new fighter for Switzerland, this industrial work would take
place in all Swiss regions. Swiss industry has the opportunity to
compete for direct production of components for use on all F-35s
produced, sustainment projects focused on supporting the Swiss Air
Force and enhancing Swiss autonomy, and cyber security projects
directly related to the F-35.
The offer uses the F-35 Global Support Solution for sustainment
to ensure Switzerland benefits
from the European F-35 economies of scale to realize lower
sustainment costs for the Swiss Air Force. It also includes a
six-month spares package to ensure the Swiss Air Force has the
ability to conduct autonomous operations, if needed. Lockheed
Martin is also offering an option for the assembly of four aircraft
in Switzerland to ensure the Swiss
Air Force and Swiss industry gain an understanding of how to
maintain the F-35 airframe and its advanced capabilities for the
life of the program.
"We are confident that our F-35 offer is the best and most
affordable solution for the Swiss NFA competition," said
Greg Ulmer, F-35 Program vice
president and general manager. "We are offering the only
5th generation fighter at the cost of 4th
generation aircraft while offering Switzerland an aircraft that will protect
Swiss sovereignty for decades to come."
To date, the F-35 has been selected by 13 nations and operates
from 26 bases worldwide, with nine nations operating F-35s on their
home soil. There are more than 585 F-35s in service today, with
more than 1,190 pilots and 9,750 maintainers trained on the
aircraft.
For additional information, visit www.f35.com.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a
global security and aerospace company that employs approximately
110,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the
research, design, development, manufacture, integration and
sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
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www.lockheedmartin.com.
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