BAE SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT LOCKHEED MARTIN UNDER LANCE 23-27 CONTRACT

Under the LANCE 23-27 contract, BAE Systems will serve as the primary subcontractor to Lockheed Martin, providing the majority of personnel at Royal Air Force (RAF) Marham and in deployed locations as required. The joint industry team will deliver air crew, ground crew and mission planning training; technical and operational support; IT support; supply chain management and expertise; and maintenance capabilities. The capabilities being provided by the industry team will not only expand maintenance capacity but will also secure more than 140 UK jobs, mainly at RAF Marham, with additional roles contracted within the maintenance teams on site.

The contract continues the pre-existing sustainment service at RAF Marham and expands its scope, with BAE Systems providing site lead duties and coordinating operations with Lockheed Martin.

Both Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems have a long track record of delivering on world-leading combat air platforms. The F-35 program relies on industry partners to provide sustainment services for the worldwide F-35 fleet as part of the programme’s Global Support Solution, including spares and repairs, technical support and training and engineering services.