As part of the IDET arms fair in Brno Lockheed Martin and Aero Vodochody signed an industrial cooperation agreement. Specifically, the agreement involves the joint development and production of a next-generation multi-sensor reconnaissance pod, which is to be manufactured from advanced composite materials.
“This agreement confirms that the Czech aviation industry has the necessary know-how and capabilities to participate in the development of cutting-edge technologies for the most advanced aircraft of today,” emphasized Viktor Sotona, President and CEO of Aero. “The Multi Sensor Reconnaissance Pod project underlines Aero’s competence not only in the production of unique technologies in the field of modern composite structures, but also in the implementation of significant international cooperation.”
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The signing of the agreement is part of the Czech procurement program for the F-35 fighter jets. The US defense contractor had already signed industrial cooperation agreements with other Czech companies as part of the agreed contract modalities, such as with Vrgineers and VZLU Aerospace.
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