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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) and Lockheed Martin signed a contract for KONGSBERG’s support of the delivery of the TPY-4 radar to Norway for the Norwegian Radar Sensor (NORSE) Project. Through this ca 900 MNOK contract, KONGSBERG will be a significant partner and subcontractor to Lockheed Martin for the deliveries to the NORSE project. The KONGSBERG scope of delivery includes hardware, software and final assembly and test of the TPY-4 radar systems before installation at the radar sites. KONGSBERG and Lockheed Martin sign contract This contract is not only important for KONGSBERG, but also for our subcontractors in Norway" “This contract with Lockheed Martin exemplifies the importance of building durable and trusted partnerships to serve both national and international customers. Together, we will deliver world class radar technology to the Norwegian Armed Forces. This contract is not only important for KONGSBERG, but also for our subcontractors in Norway,” said Eirik Lie, the President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. TPY 4 multi-mission radar TPY 4 is an internationally available, transportable, multi-mission radar that can operate in contested RF environments. TPY-4 – fully digital at every element – integrates the latest mature commercial technologies to create revolutionary radar architecture. It provides flexibility to optimise performance for specific missions, threats, and environments, while also providing ease of adaptation to future advanced threats. Low risk solution for the Norwegian Ministry of Defence “The TPY-4 is a low risk solution for the Norwegian Ministry of Defence, due to the fact that the radar is already in production ahead of the programme selection. We are grateful to have been selected to help protect the safety of Norwegians,” said Rick Herodes, the Program Management Director of Ground Based Air Surveillance Radars at Lockheed Martin. Rick Herodes adds, “Norway joins the U.S. Air Force as our first NATO partner for this franchise radar product, and we look forward to additional international partnerships in the near future.” Partnership between KONGSBERG and Lockheed Martin Through this contract, we exploit current, existing technology, ensuring a solid base for this new capability to Norway" Kjetil Reiten Myhra, the Executive Vice President (EVP) - Integrated Defence Systems at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, said “Through this contract, we exploit current, existing technology, ensuring a solid base for this new capability to Norway.” He adds, “Investments like this also provide opportunities for technological developments in both existing and new areas." Teaming Agreement for cooperation Kjetil Reiten Myhra continues, "We look forward to working with our partner - Lockheed Martin, utilising each other’s strengths, to deliver solutions for tomorrow’s needs.” In 2018, Lockheed Martin and KONGSBERG signed a Teaming Agreement for cooperation on the delivery of TPY-4 radars to international customers.

Global Survival Technology provider - Survitec has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to develop new flight equipment, as part of a capability upgrade for the mission proven F-16 in service with air forces worldwide. Survitec will leverage its 70 years of experience in the design and certification of high-performance functional garments to meet the safety and comfort needs of pilots operating the latest and most advanced F-16 configuration. F-16 Aircrew Flight Equipment The F-16 Aircrew Flight Equipment will use a fully modular design philosophy employed on F-35 Lightning II The F-16 Aircrew Flight Equipment will use a fully modular design philosophy employed on F-35 Lightning II. Survitec holds the sole source contract for the full below-neck Pilot Flight Ensemble (PFE). The equipment currently being developed will deliver excellent levels of pilot comfort and mobility, while operating the aircraft and use the latest Survival Technology to provide unparalleled protection during all phases of flight, ejection, and post-ejection survival, including in-water flotation and thermal protection. Highest performing Pilot Flight Ensemble (PFE) An extensive range of sizes and adjustment features will ensure excellent anthropometric fit across the full range of male and female pilots. “This is a strategically important contract for Survitec, which builds on our current position supplying the highest performing PFE globally to over 40 types of training and front-line aircraft, including Eurofighter Typhoon, KF-21, PC21 and 5th generation platforms, such as F-35,” said Martin Whittaker, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Aerospace and Defence at Survitec. Survitec developed equipment and technology Martin Whittaker adds, “Continually developing the highest levels of protection and performance is the core of what we do. At Survitec, our purpose is clear: We Exist To Protect Lives. We are delighted to be selected by Lockheed Martin to enhance mission capability and use Survitec developed equipment and technology to help keep F-16 pilots safe.” The PFE we are introducing on Viper provides a significant uplift in protection and survivability" Nick Mulhall, the Global Defence Business Development Director at Survitec, adds “The PFE we are introducing on Viper provides a significant uplift in protection and survivability, when compared to older equipment flown on most legacy F-16s. Viper pilots will be better protected and more comfortable during flight, and if they ever have to eject, will benefit from the very best protection available.” Looking to the future Using their position as a globally renowned company in military aircrew protection and the unparalleled experience within the aerospace and defence design team, Survitec is looking to the future with concepts already developed for the next generation of combat aircraft, as well as continuing to develop capacities for existing fleets that are operating around the world. Launch customers for Viper include Taiwan and another customer, with many other air forces actively evaluating the new F-16 Aircrew Flight Equipment’s enhanced performance.