FORT WORTH, Texas, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The
U.S. government and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) submitted an F-35
best and final offer (BAFO) on April 29,
2021, to the Finnish government in support of its
competition to replace its current fighter fleet.
The 5th Generation F-35 provides unmatched capabilities, security
of supply and industrial opportunities for Finland.
The F-35 offering is a total package that includes F-35A
aircraft and a sustainment solution tailored to meet Finnish
security of supply requirements to support all operational needs if
in a closed border scenario. The BAFO also includes many
first-of-a-kind opportunities for Finnish industry to work directly
on F-35 production and sustainment.
"The F-35 will provide Finnish
industries high technology job opportunities that no
other competitor can offer," said Bridget Lauderdale, F-35 Program vice president
and general manager. "The production work will continue
for more than 20 years, and the F-35 sustainment
work will continue into the 2050s. Not only will Finland support its own F-35s,
but it will directly support the global fleet of F-35s
through the production of major components."
Through indirect industrial participation projects outside of
F-35 production, Lockheed Martin will also build partnerships with
Finnish companies and academic institutions that offer
opportunities focused on developing and advancing security
collaborations.
With stealth technology, supersonic speed, advanced sensors,
weapons capacity and increased range, the F-35 is the most
advanced, survivable and connected aircraft in the world. It is
also the most affordable solution for the Finnish Air Force's
future fighter fleet as the only 5th Generation fighter at the cost
of 4th Generation aircraft.
To date, the F-35 has been selected by 13 nations and operates
from 27 bases worldwide, with nine nations operating F-35s on their
home soil. More than 630 F-35s are in service today, with more than
1,300 pilots and 10,380 maintainers trained on the
aircraft.
For additional information, visit www.f35.com.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin
Corporation is a global security and aerospace company that employs
approximately 114,000 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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