Ruag and Lockheed Martin are strengthening their collaboration on the F-35A
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Swiss military technology company Ruag MRO Holding and the US aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin have formalised their collaboration on the Rigi project. Emmen in canton Lucerne will thus become one of only four sites worldwide for the final assembly of F-35A jets, Ruag announced on Thursday.
The contract stipulates that Ruag will carry out the final assembly and testing of three F-35A fighter jets at its Emmen site, rather than the four originally planned, as the company went on to state.
Through this collaboration, Switzerland is building up expertise in the latest-generation fighter jet and strengthening its independence in maintenance. Emmen will also become one of only four sites worldwide for testing the jets.
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The first components are due to be delivered in the first half of next year, with production scheduled to begin in autumn 2027. Jürg Rötheli, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ruag MRO Holding AG, described Rigi in the press release as a key strategic project for military aviation.
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Translated from German, reviewed by an English Department journalist.
