November 13, 2006 (by Lieven Dewitte) -
EDO has received a contract from Lockheed Martin for the fabrication of advanced-composite structures for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft program.
The composite structures being produced by EDO will serve to ensure low-observable, or stealth, properties, while maintaining smooth aerodynamic flow.
The contract is for components for 14 aircraft, valued at $1.8 million with delivery scheduled to be completed by December 2008.
The F-35 Lighting II program is expected to produce approximately 2,600 aircraft for the United States and United Kingdom, with many more orders expected from international customers. In addition to composite structures, EDO is developing pneumatic weapons-release systems and advanced antennas for the aircraft.
Earlier this year, EDO also received a contract from Lockheed Martin to supply LAU-142/A launchers for the next 24 F-22 Raptor fighter jets.
