Following a contract in 2013 with the U.S. Navy for production of the next eight Aegis systems, Lockheed Martin has teamed with Kale Aero to support the U.S. Aegis program. This award marks the first time a Turkish company has been named a supplier for Aegis. Under the contract, Kale Aero will build and 148 units of a mechanical system that is used in the Aegis computing suite.

“This contract represents the first step in fully engaging the Turkish industry in our Aegis program,” said Doug Wilhelm, director of International Programs at Lockheed Martin. “We look forward to building a robust relationship with Kale Aero and other Turkish companies to support the U.S. Navy and our Fleet with the most advanced systems and technologies.”