BAE Systems Australia is among a number of international suppliers selected as a principal partner to work with BAE Systems Information and Electronic Warfare Systems (IEWS) during the System Design and Development (SDD) and Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) phases of the Joint Strike Fighter program.
A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) has been signed with sister company IEWS in North America, to act as the principal workshare partner for Australia. The MOA is expected to generate over $30m of workshare for Australian industry and covers the provision of complex electronic components, printed wiring boards and assemblies and cable assemblies.
BAE Systems Australia's breadth of military air support capability has enabled the company to become the industry lead to support Joint Strike Fighter in Australia.
