DoD awards overseas Aegis support deal
Lockheed Martin to provide range of services for Aegis weapon systems operated by six FMS customers.
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems has been awarded a $731.13 million FMS contract to provide in-service support services for the Aegis weapon system plus associated hardware and software.
If all options are exercised, the total value of the deal will rise to $750 million.
Services to be provided by December 2024 include systems engineering; ship integration and test engineering; computer program maintenance; integrated logistics support and planning; and ‘in-country support for multiple international partners employing Aegis’, the US DoD announced on 5 January.
Aegis FMS customers covered by the contract include Australia, Canada, Japan, Norway, South Korea and Spain.
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