Lockheed Martin Recognizes Harris Corporation as Outstanding Supplier of F-35 and F-22 Carriage and Release Systems
June 28 2017 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
Highlights:
- Exceeded 98 percent on-time delivery
and quality for systems used on F-35 and F-22
- Provides state-of-the-art pneumatic
systems with minimal lifecycle cost maintenance
- Continues company’s excellent track
record of delivery, quality, and cost savings
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has been designated a
top-performing supplier by Lockheed Martin for its work on carriage
and release systems for F-35 and F-22 fighter jets. The award
acknowledges the company’s excellent on-time delivery record and
superior quality rating of more than 98 percent.
“This award recognizes suppliers holding a 98 percent on-time
delivery rating with a 98 percent quality rating. Their role with
us makes an impact far beyond performance – it ensures the ability
to offer safety and security to customers across the globe,” said
Janet Duffey, vice president, Aeronautics Supply Chain Management.
“As a leader in engineering, production and sustainment of
aircraft, operational excellence and supplier performance are key
tenants of our business model.”
Harris has a 30-plus year track record of supplying advanced
pneumatic suspension and release systems for the F-22 and F-35
programs – including the LAU-142/A, BRU-67/A and BRU-68/A. These
are the world’s first pneumatic systems for this style of aircraft,
and were specifically designed and developed for low maintenance,
maximum performance and reliability.
“We are honored to receive this Lockheed Martin supplier award,
which recognizes the top two percent of their 1,400 suppliers,”
said Ed Zoiss, president, Harris Electronic Systems. “The award
highlights our legacy of avionics innovation and affordability and
recognizes our employees’ significant contributions to the success
of critical programs such as the F-22 and F-35."
About Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving
customers’ toughest mission-critical challenges by providing
solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports
government and commercial customers in more than 100 countries and
has approximately $6 billion in annual revenue. The company is
organized into three business segments: Communication Systems,
Space and Intelligence Systems and Electronic Systems. Learn more
at harris.com.
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