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Lockheed lands a $536 mn USAF contract for F-22 Raptor support.
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World Aviation Defense & Security Industry News - Lockheed Martin
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Lockheed lands a $536 mn USAF contract for F-22 Raptor support
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Lockheed Martin Corp. has received a $536 million contract modification from the U.S. Air Force for sustainment of the F-22 Raptor. The funding is part of a Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) contract providing weapon systems sustainment of the F-22 fleet at all operational bases for the 2017 calendar year.
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 Lockheed Martin will sustain the 187 F-22 Raptor fighter jets in service with the US Air Force(Credit: Lockheed Martin) |
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Lockheed Martin provides sustainment services to the F-22 fleet through a U.S. Air Force-awarded PBL contract and a comprehensive weapons management program called Follow-on Agile Sustainment for the Raptor (FASTeR).
As the original equipment manufacturer and support integrator for the F-22 Raptor, Lockheed Martin works closely with the U.S. Air Force to integrate a total life-cycle systems management process to ensure that the Raptor fleet is ready to perform its mission. “This contract is a vital part of keeping the combat Raptor [F-22] fleet in fighting form,” said Ken Merchant, vice president of Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Program. “Our collaborative partnership with the Air Force and our industry partners ensures that our warfighters get the critical capabilities they need to accomplish their missions.” The U.S. has deployed F-22s to Asia and Europe to reinforce security commitments and bolster strategic partnerships with allies. F-22s are also currently deployed to the Middle East where they are supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. The F-22 Raptor defines air dominance. The 5th Generation F-22’s unique combination of stealth, speed, agility, and situational awareness, combined with lethal long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry, makes it the best air dominance fighter in the world. |
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