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IAI to build F-35 wings for Lockheed Martin

By GLOBES

APRIL 23, 2013 12:46

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) will build wings for the F-35 Lightning II stealth combat jet, which Lockheed Martin Corporation will begin producing in 2015. The 10-15 year contract has a potential value of $2.5 billion.

IAI and Lockheed Martin have begun setting up the production line for the F-35's wings at an IAI facility. IAI will invest in state-of-the-art technologies and systems needed for the project.

"The F-35 is an important milestone for IAI, and guarantees the company's involvement in advanced combat aircraft. I welcome the strengthening of the ties with Lockheed Martin," said IAI CEO Joseph Weiss.

"This agreement an important milestone for our collaboration with IAI," said Lockheed Martin VP F-35 business development Steve O'Brien. "IAI has for years provided critical components for a range of Lockheed Martin platforms. Participation in the F-35 program is a natural development in our relationship."

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