Cobham has been selected to provide slip rings to the F-35 Lightning II’s Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS).
The slip rings allow the EOTS to transmit data
and electrical power through a continuously rotating joint.
The value of this order, which requires Cobham
to provide slip rings to F-35 aircraft produced under that
program's Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contracts #10 and #11
- with an option for LRIP #12, the F-35's first production lot - is
not disclosed for competitively sensitive reasons.
Work under this contract will be performed at
Cobham's facility in Naples, Florida.
Separately, Cobham already provides
cryocoolers to the EOTS from its facility in Orchard Park, New
York.
About Cobham Aerospace Communications
Innovating the control and communications technology
aircraft depend on.
Our avionics, connectivity, slip rings and microwave systems for
air and space platforms are at the leading edge of technological
development.
In the fields of defence, security and commercial aerospace, the
innovative, high performance solutions we provide enable our
customers' assets to perform to their maximum potential.
About Cobham
The most important thing we build is trust.
Cobham is a leading global technology and services innovator,
respected for providing solutions to the most challenging problems,
from deep space to the depths of the ocean.
We employ around 11,000 people on five continents, and have
customers and partners in over 100 countries, with market leading
positions in: wireless, audio, video and data communications,
including satellite communications; defence electronics; air-to-air
refuelling; aviation services; life support and mission
equipment.
Enquiries
Greg Caires
+1 703 663 0274
Greg.caires@cobham.com