Meggitt signs $16million contract with Chemring Australia PTY for the supply of advanced heat resistant composites on the F35 aircraft
17th September 2019
Meggitt PLC, a leading international company specialising in high performance components and subsystems for the aerospace, defence, and selected energy markets, has signed a $16million contract with Chemring Australia Pty for the supply of flare countermeasure assemblies on the F35 fighter jet. This contract award further increases Meggitt content and scope on this world leading multirole combat aircraft.
The flare countermeasure assembly is critical to survival in a combat situation and provides decoy heat signatures to enable the aircraft to return to base safely. The assembly uses Meggitt’s innovative and proprietary advanced composite material capable of withstanding extreme temperatures whilst also providing significant weight savings compared to conventional steel housings.
Dennis Hutton, Meggitt’s President of Engine Systems, said: “Designing a composite capable of withstanding such extreme temperatures was a challenge we were more than happy to accept. Through our close working partnership with Chemring, we are proud to provide this tailor-made material solution, developed to meet a demanding specification that supports safe operation for defence forces world-wide.”
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Headquartered in the United Kingdom, this international group operates in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for its specialised extreme environment engineering, Meggitt is a world leader in aerospace, defence and energy. Meggitt employs more than 12,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities and regional offices worldwide.
