GEELONG COMPANY CHOSEN AS SUPPLIER TO GLOBAL F-35 FLEET

摘要

A Geelong-based company has been awarded a significant contract with the US Navy under the global F-35 Program cementing Australia's reputation as a top defence exporter. Chemring Australia, based in Lara, near Geelong, secured the USD$107.5 million contract for the production and delivery of countermeasure flares for Australian, US and international F-35 operators. Chemring Australia is a leading manufacturer and supplier of air-launched countermeasures against sophisticated electronic systems. Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, said the contract represents the culmination of a multi-year joint effort between the US Government, the Australian Government and Chemring Group to qualify Chemring Australia to produce countermeasures for the global F-35 fleet.