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Kongsberg awarded F-35 composite components contract

30th June 2020 - 10:30 GMT | by The Shephard News Team

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Kongsberg has been awarded an NOK800 million ($82.5 million) contract by Northrop Grumman for composite fuselage panels and hatches of all variants for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.

The agreement covers production lots 12-14.

Terje Bråthen, Executive VP Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, said: ‘This contract confirms Kongsberg’s capabilities and strong position as a key supplier to the F-35 programme. We continue our more than 10-year long relationship with Northrop Grumman providing continued production through 2022 in Kongsberg’s facilities.’

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