Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Marillyn Hewson has acknowledged the significant contribution made by Australian industrial partners to the F-35 program. At a reception held at the Avalon International Airshow 2017 to coincide with the arrival of Australia’s first two F-35s, Ms. Hewson commended the innovation of the Australian F-35 industrial partners, and the critical role they play in delivering the unrivalled capabilities that enable the F-35 to fulfil its mission. Joining Ms. Hewson and representatives from Australian F-35 suppliers were Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Leo Davies AO, and Royal Australian Air Force F-35 pilots Andrew Jackson and David Bell. In addition to expanding Australia’s defence capabilities, the production of the F-35 has created opportunity for Australian industry. The contributions of these companies, worth a contracted value (as at December 2016) of over AUD$800 million, further develop Australia’s industrial base and sustain, and create, hundreds of jobs in high tech manufacturing.
Pictured are Ms. Hewson and Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Davies AO (centre), and Australian F-35 program industry partner representatives.
