Lockheed Martin Aeronautics has been awarded a $10 million U.S. Navy contract modification for work on F-35 Lightning II electronic components.
The modification to the firm-fixed-price contracts exercises an option to procure additional diminishing manufacturing sources for electronic components in support of the F-35 Lightning II.
Work will be performed in Texas and is expected to be completed in December 2018.
Naval Air Systems Command is the contracting activity.
The sea service's version of the Joint Strike Fighter is a single-seat, single-engine, all-weather fighter.
Leonardo to team with Algerian MOD for helicopter production
Rome (UPI) Sep 9, 2016 –
Leonardo-Finmeccanica has inked a deal with Algeria's Ministry of Defense for helicopter production, the company announced Friday.
The agreement will foresee the establishment of a joint company for production of three AgustaWestland light and medium helicopter types in Aïn Arnat, Algeria, Leonardo said in a statement.
The helicopters can be used for missions that include transport, medical evacuation and surveillance.
The joint company will also provide after-sales services, including repair, overhaul and training for the MOD and other customers, as well as the development of high tech capabilities in fields of aeronautical material production.
The deal was signed in August, Leonardo said.
