Lockheed Martin UK

Long-term investment in Cornwall

When Lockheed Martin UK was awarded Prime Contract for the Royal Navy’s Merlin Mk1 multi-mission helicopter in 1991, the programme was the UK’s largest and most sophisticated systems integration project to date. In 2006, the company secured the Merlin Capability Sustainment Programme to upgrade the Merlin Mk1 to a new Mk2 standard. 30 existing Mk1 aircraft will receive enhancements to significantly increase the multi-role capability potential in the maritime battlespace of the future. First flight of the new aircraft will take place in late 2010.

Solution:

Based at RNAS Culdrose, Lockheed Martin UK provides comprehensive support to the Royal Navy’s fleet of Merlin Mk1 helicopters, through AgustaWestland’s Integrated Merlin Operation Support (IMOS) contract. In addition, Lockheed Martin UK also runs the Merlin Training System (MTS) or ‘Merlin University’ - a state-of-the-art training facility designed to train air and maintenance crews in the operation and support of the Merlin Weapons System.

Benefits:

• Access to Royal Navy trained engineers and test pilots
• Ideal location for flying over water and difficult terrain
• Established and improving communications and transport infrastructure to enable effective global support

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