Denmark approves investments by Seahawk
The Danish Business Authority (DBA) has approved an initial phase of investment by four US companies providing nine MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopters to the Danish defence forces, Sikorsky announced on 15 June.
The four companies – Sikorsky, GE, CAE and Lockheed Martin – have fulfilled or initiated activities covering 50% of their total obligation to bring around $430 million worth of projects and work to the Danish defence industry. They are expected to meet their separate obligations by 2022.
Sikorsky is the airframe manufacturer, GE the engine manufacturer, CAE the simulator supplier and Lockheed Martin the systems integrator on the Danish Seahawk programme. The Seahawks will feature a digital cockpit as well as integrated mission systems to conduct anti-surface warfare.
Sikorsky received approval to begin projects with four companies. Terma will manufacture composite panels for S-92 heavy-lift helicopters and partner with Sikorsky for aircraft survivability equipment. Sky-Watch has developed software for a laser-based obstacle detector for helicopters, Multicut will receive factory upgrades to bid for Black Hawk parts; while Brüel & Kjaer will provide noise and vibration instrumentation to the company.
Lockheed Martin's projects with three companies have been pre-approved, one of which will see it work with Systematic to set up an EW support system solution in Denmark. It will provide assistance to SSBV-Rovsing to mature and market its solar array simulator in the US. It will work with Terma and GE Aviation to develop a next-generation Star Tracker optical device. The company is also in the last stages of negoation with Weibel Scientific.
CAE has also contracted Systematic and IFAD to develop an MH-60R full-motion fight training simulator for pilots and sensor operators. After completion, CPH Group will support the simulator's installation at Karup air base and IFAD will provide long-term maintenance and operations services.
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