Melbourne-based
Lovitt Technologies Australia (LTA)
has been awarded a contract for work in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.
Lockheed Martin has contracted the LTA to produce
titanium keels in a three-year contract worth an estimated US$2.945 million.
LTA participated in a global competition, winning this order for more than 300
parts, guaranteeing high technology work at the company’s Montmornecy, Victoria
facility over the next three years.
The
titanium longeron keels form part of the linkage between two structural
bulkheads in the aft portion of the inner wing assembly and provide structural
integrity of the aircraft wings.
“We are pleased that our offer was selected for this work on the F-35.
Being a key supplier on the most high-profile defence program in the
history of the world, gives our company the opportunity to showcase Lovitt
Technologies’ capabilities as a provider of high-tech, precision engineering to
the aerospace and defence sectors,” Marcus
Ramsay, managing director, Lovitt Technologies Australia said.
“We pride
ourselves on having the flexibility and resourcefulness to address our
customers’ unique requirements in order to deliver maximum value on the F-35
program.”
The three-year contract is worth an estimated US$2.945 million.
