AUS: Joint Strike Fighter program brings out best in Australian industry

An F-35A Under-Construction (File Photo)

A South Australian company has won two awards for manufacturing and business excellence as a key industry contributor to Australia’s biggest Defence project.

The Minister for Defence Materiel and Science, the Hon Mal Brough, said Levett won the 2015 Business South Australia Export Award for manufacturing, noting the majority of the company’s exports are for the global F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.

In the second major achievement in two months, Head of the Australian Joint Strike Fighter Program, Air Vice-Marshal Chris Deeble awarded Levett a commendation for its leadership, drive and performance in the Joint Strike Fighter program.

Minister Brough congratulated Levett and said the Joint Strike Fighter program was allowing Australian companies to demonstrate their value in global supply chains.

AUS: Defence Minister applauds JSF component contract

Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston has congratulated Adelaide-based Levett Engineering on the contract award announced by Pratt and Whitney for the manufacture of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) precision engine components.

Senator Johnston said the contract was another good example of how Australia’s engagement with the JSF Program had afforded Australian industry the ability to develop new capabilities and access new markets.

“With the global fleet of around 3,000 F-35s expected to be manufactured, this contract represents an important step for Levett Engineering. If Levett continues to meet required quality standards it will have the opportunity to secure up to US$200 million in revenue though the JSF production phase,” Senator Johnston said.