FORT WORTH, Texas, July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 30, the U.S government submitted the Request
for Proposal (RFP) response for the Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)
built F-35 to Canada in support of
their Future Fighter Capability Project.
Canada has been a valued
partner since the inception of the Joint Strike Fighter
competition. Canadian industry plays an integral role in the global
F-35 supply chain and has gained significant technical expertise
over the past 15-plus year involvement in the F-35 production.
"We are extremely proud of our longstanding partnership with
Canada, which has played a key
role in the F-35's development," said Greg
Ulmer, F-35 Program executive vice president. "The 5th
Generation F-35 would transform the Royal Canadian Air Force fleet
and deliver the capabilities necessary to safeguard Canadian skies.
The F-35's unique mix of stealth and sensor technology will enable
the Royal Canadian Air Force to modernize their contribution to
NORAD operations, ensure Arctic sovereignty and meet increasingly
sophisticated global threats."
The program will continue to bring manufacturing and production
opportunities to Canada, with an
estimated 150,000 jobs supported over the life of the program. The
F-35 program connects Canadian industry to a global supply chain
supporting a growing fleet that will deliver more than 3,200
aircraft and delivers sustainment well past 2060.
To date, the F-35 operates from 24 bases worldwide. More than
1,040 pilots and over 9,340 maintainers are trained. Nine nations
operate the F-35 from their home soil and six services have
employed F-35s in combat operations.
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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