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"Lockheed Team Wins Presidential Chopper
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a surprise move, the U.S. Navy has chosen a trans-Atlantic team led by Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) to build a new U.S. presidential helicopter fleet, a congressional source familiar with the decision said on Friday.
The decision was a stunning setback for Connecticut-based United Technologies Corp.'s (UTX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Sikorsky Aircraft unit -- which for nearly 50 years has built and maintained the green and white "Marine One" helicopters that fly the president."
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http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/...0128-2037.html
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_ No. 094-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2005
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Lockheed Martin to Build New Presidential Helicopter
___________ The Department of Defense announced today that the team led by Lockheed Martin Systems Integration, Owego, N.Y., has been selected to build the new presidential helicopter (VXX) based on its U.S. 101 medium lift helicopter.
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___________ This $1.7 billion, cost plus award fee contract will launch the VXX program’s system development and demonstration phase during which the program will integrate a “system of systems” with a modern, in-production aircraft to provide the president with safe and reliable helicopter transportation.
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___________ “Today’s announcement is a significant milestone that caps an exhaustive and deliberative source selection process that carefully followed the Federal Acquisition Regulations,” said John Young, assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition._ “The determined effort, long hours and hard work by both the VXX government team and the two industry teams will ensure a high level of quality and safety for future presidents, as well as a timely, efficient and effective program execution.”_
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___________ “This decision truly reflects the best value and capability for the American taxpayer who is funding it, the Marines who will operate it and the future presidents who will fly in it,” Young added.
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___________ The fleet of helicopters that currently supports the presidential mission includes 30-year old aircraft that were designed in the 1960’s, fielded in the 1970’s and no longer has the growth capability to incorporate the equipment necessary to provide suitable presidential support in the post 9-11 environment.
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___________ “Under this replacement program, with its technology and performance improvements, a single platform will provide better savings in total ownership costs, engineering, maintenance and logistical support over the lifetime of the program,” Young said.__ “The president needs a more survivable helicopter while the nation engages in the Global War on Terrorism, and we are committed to providing it as soon as possible.”
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___________ The original Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program of record proposed an initial operating capability in 2013._ The VXX program was accelerated in 2003 with a currently planned IOC in fiscal year 2009.__
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___________ For more information, please contact Navy Public Affairs at (703) 697-5342.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a surprise move, the U.S. Navy has chosen a trans-Atlantic team led by Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) to build a new U.S. presidential helicopter fleet, a congressional source familiar with the decision said on Friday.
The decision was a stunning setback for Connecticut-based United Technologies Corp.'s (UTX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Sikorsky Aircraft unit -- which for nearly 50 years has built and maintained the green and white "Marine One" helicopters that fly the president."
U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
News Release
On the Web:
http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/...0128-2037.html
Media contact: +1 (703) 697-5131 Public contact:
http://www.dod.mil/faq/comment.html
or +1 (703) 428-0711
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_ No. 094-05
IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2005
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Lockheed Martin to Build New Presidential Helicopter
___________ The Department of Defense announced today that the team led by Lockheed Martin Systems Integration, Owego, N.Y., has been selected to build the new presidential helicopter (VXX) based on its U.S. 101 medium lift helicopter.
_
___________ This $1.7 billion, cost plus award fee contract will launch the VXX program’s system development and demonstration phase during which the program will integrate a “system of systems” with a modern, in-production aircraft to provide the president with safe and reliable helicopter transportation.
_
___________ “Today’s announcement is a significant milestone that caps an exhaustive and deliberative source selection process that carefully followed the Federal Acquisition Regulations,” said John Young, assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition._ “The determined effort, long hours and hard work by both the VXX government team and the two industry teams will ensure a high level of quality and safety for future presidents, as well as a timely, efficient and effective program execution.”_
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___________ “This decision truly reflects the best value and capability for the American taxpayer who is funding it, the Marines who will operate it and the future presidents who will fly in it,” Young added.
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___________ The fleet of helicopters that currently supports the presidential mission includes 30-year old aircraft that were designed in the 1960’s, fielded in the 1970’s and no longer has the growth capability to incorporate the equipment necessary to provide suitable presidential support in the post 9-11 environment.
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___________ “Under this replacement program, with its technology and performance improvements, a single platform will provide better savings in total ownership costs, engineering, maintenance and logistical support over the lifetime of the program,” Young said.__ “The president needs a more survivable helicopter while the nation engages in the Global War on Terrorism, and we are committed to providing it as soon as possible.”
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___________ The original Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program of record proposed an initial operating capability in 2013._ The VXX program was accelerated in 2003 with a currently planned IOC in fiscal year 2009.__
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___________ For more information, please contact Navy Public Affairs at (703) 697-5342.
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Gobsmacked, simply gobsmacked.
Looks like the Yanks have been sold a pup just as we were with SH variant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our condolences, hope the special relationship survives when they realise.
Looks like the Yanks have been sold a pup just as we were with SH variant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our condolences, hope the special relationship survives when they realise.
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Best aircraft for the job!
As I sit here waiting for the slagging off to begin I must say that the DoD's decision just goes to prove that the Merlin helicopter is the best in its class.
Any negative posts from now on will just be sour grapes!
Well done AW now sort our Merlins out please!
Any negative posts from now on will just be sour grapes!
Well done AW now sort our Merlins out please!
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"Well done AW now sort our Merlins out please!"
Isn't the prime contractor on the Merlin Lockheed-Martin? Are they not responsible for the logistics support just as they were on the C-130J?
Echo your congrats though, that is one SIGNIFICANT contract award.
How ironic eh? The replacement for the Sea King, as US design licence built in the UK, is now a UK design licence built in the US!
"Well done AW now sort our Merlins out please!"
Isn't the prime contractor on the Merlin Lockheed-Martin? Are they not responsible for the logistics support just as they were on the C-130J?
Echo your congrats though, that is one SIGNIFICANT contract award.
How ironic eh? The replacement for the Sea King, as US design licence built in the UK, is now a UK design licence built in the US!
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You well informed guys need to know that it was MOD who screwed up the Chinook Mk 3 just as they screwed up buying the Merlin Mk 3. But that's another thread, your comments all appear to be based on the maritime variant so I'll leave you to squabble about what is 'best in class' - there's no doubt about that in the SH world.
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Almost.......
Now - An Italian company's design built under license in the US.
How much work/income will the Yeovil economy get as the maximum possible has to be spent on assembly/sub-contractors in the US?
This is not a gripe, I'm genuinely interested being a native.
The word from an ex-sqn mucker who was on VH-1 was thay they were mightily impressed by the 101, particularly 'the smoothness of the ride', with the active vibration reduction working.
Good on ya Bush, hostages freed and helicopter bought in the same week.
Apologies to the families of the Black Watch for having to pay for it.
Almost.......
Now - An Italian company's design built under license in the US.
How much work/income will the Yeovil economy get as the maximum possible has to be spent on assembly/sub-contractors in the US?
This is not a gripe, I'm genuinely interested being a native.
The word from an ex-sqn mucker who was on VH-1 was thay they were mightily impressed by the 101, particularly 'the smoothness of the ride', with the active vibration reduction working.
Good on ya Bush, hostages freed and helicopter bought in the same week.
Apologies to the families of the Black Watch for having to pay for it.
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Pr00ne,
The reason I ask AW to sort out the Merlin is because LMA are a lost cause - they do not understand what is required. You cannot jus throw bodies at a problem - it doesn't work like that.
Having worked with AW through both the good and bad times I am convinced that they have the right people to do the job and help us realise the total potential of both the HMA and the SH.
If I was responsible for the programme I would chuck LMA a couple of quid and say thanks but we don't need you any more and then ask AW to get us back flying.
Take a look at MCSP, LMA are doing it all over again!
The reason I ask AW to sort out the Merlin is because LMA are a lost cause - they do not understand what is required. You cannot jus throw bodies at a problem - it doesn't work like that.
Having worked with AW through both the good and bad times I am convinced that they have the right people to do the job and help us realise the total potential of both the HMA and the SH.
If I was responsible for the programme I would chuck LMA a couple of quid and say thanks but we don't need you any more and then ask AW to get us back flying.
Take a look at MCSP, LMA are doing it all over again!
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I geuss the next question is - what about the other US contracts?
Was this purely payback for support during the war (thanks for your support, heres a contract for 23, but dont even think you'll get anything else, its not American enough) or does the Merlin really stand a chance??
Was this purely payback for support during the war (thanks for your support, heres a contract for 23, but dont even think you'll get anything else, its not American enough) or does the Merlin really stand a chance??
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It will be interesting to see Canada's reaction having just ordered a whole fleet of Sikhorsky H92's. It seems that Canada is the only Military customer right now. Good news for the Merlin though!
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Fantastic news and a sincere congratulartions to the Guys at WHL. Thoroughly deserved. The right aircraft at the right price. Well done all concerned.
Now hopefully they can win the order for F.Lynx and the future of Britains helicopter industry will be assured.
Now hopefully they can win the order for F.Lynx and the future of Britains helicopter industry will be assured.
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Fantastic news and a sincere congratulartions to the Guys at WHL. Thoroughly deserved.