Meggitt has signed a $15 million contract with Chemring Australia Pty, for the continued supply of flare countermeasure assemblies on the F-35 fighter jet. The contract award strengthens the existing partnership between Chemring Australia and Meggitt on the multirole combat aircraft. Countermeasures are critical to pilot survival in a combat environment. They provide decoy heat signatures that attract enemy fire, enabling an aircraft to return to base safely. The assembly utilises Meggitt’s innovative advanced composite processes, which produce a component capable of withstanding extreme temperatures whilst providing significant weight savings when compared to conventional housings. Troy Peterson, Meggitt’s president of engine systems, said: “We are delighted that Chemring has chosen to place this second order with us, it is a true testament to both our product and our close working partnership. The composite component we designed for this particular solution is tailor-made to perform at temperature extremes, providing safety-critical solutions to defence forces around the world.” www.meggitt.com Michael Tyrrell Author Michael Tyrrell Digital Coordinator Tags Meggitt defence industry Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter Related Articles Meggitt secures SMARTSupport aftermarket contract Meggitt wins US Navy contract worth $27.4m New aftermarket deals for Meggitt in Asia Most recent Articles Skyrora reveals new UK-built vehicle in live test ATI Boeing Accelerator announces startups joining second cohort New dates announced for TCT 3Sixty Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter