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Joint Strike Fighter. F-35 An International Collaboration Jon Waldrop Dir, International Programs Lockheed Martin Corp. 21 June 2004. An International Collaboration By Design. F-35A. F-35B. F-35C. International Program Pillars. Concept and Design Multi-Role Capability
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Joint Strike Fighter F-35 An International Collaboration Jon Waldrop Dir, International Programs Lockheed Martin Corp. 21 June 2004
An International Collaboration By Design F-35A F-35B F-35C
International Program Pillars • Concept and Design • Multi-Role Capability • Interoperability • - Affordability International Cooperation • Investment • Shaping F-35 Capabilities • Industrial Participation • JSF is also an International Business Model • Partnership Concept Defined by US Government • Opportunity for Long Term Workshare Based on Best Value Industrial Competition • The LM / USG Challenge • - Process Transparency and Probity • Secure Best Value, Reliable, Top Quality Sourcing at Affordable Rates
International Collaboration Challenges • Reinforce Best Value • Keep Partners Satisfied with Industrial Participation . .To the Extent We Can • Maintain the Perspective of Strategic Industrial Vision • Keep Partners Involved in Every Step of the Process
Maintaining Collaborative Progress • - Commitment: Top Level Involvement and Support • - Credibility: Build the Best International Team • Communication: 360 Degree Continuous Interaction • Coordination: USG, Partner Governments, Industry • Contribution: Partner Contribution to JSF is Critical
JSF Design/Production Team – Awarded & Committed Wing Conventional Edges and Surfaces Design Hawker de Havilland Engine ComponentMachining Production Parts Airframe ComponentMachining Lovitt, Production Parts, Ferra Landing Gear Handling Fixture Varley EW Components Micreo Mid Fuselage Component Design GKN JSF Studies Calytrix, Thales, Marand Engine Removal/ Installation Trailer Marand Voice Recognition Software Adacel Weapon Adapters Ferra $100M in Committed and Current Awards
Contracts Span Diverse Technologies • Manufacturing - Composite Edge line (HdH, Marand) - Machining and Component Manufacturing (Ferra, Lovitt, Production Parts) • Design and Development - Midfuselage design (GKN) - Ground Support Equipment (Marand, Varley) • Electronics & Software - EW component design and manufacturing (Micreo) - Voice Recognition System Software development (Adacel) • Training and Support - Global Interoperability, Training Concepts (Calytrix, Thales)
Industrial Performance vs SDD Investment Note: Does not include commitments and opportunities associated with Engine Contractor
Industrial Participation Breakdown No Bids $37M Unsuccessful Bids $177M Awards & Commitments $100M RemainingIdentifiedOpportunities $413M $727M in Opportunities to Date
Key JSF Collaboration Messages • International Partnerships are Vital to JSF Success • Credibility: Program Vision, Leadership and Execution • Confidence must be Strategic, Substantiated, and Shared • Communication must be 360 Degrees • Coordination among partners must be transparent / inclusive