Cytec Industries’ Engineered Materials division has inked an agreement extension with Lockheed Martin for the period from 2016 to 2020.
Based on the contract, Cytec will deliver advanced structural adhesive and composite materials for the production of Joint Strike Fighter program or F-35 Lightning II Program. The contract extension is expected to generate nearly $1.1 billion revenue for Cytec.
The JSF is a next-generation, affordable aircraft for use in the navy, marine and air force and is nearly 42% composite in terms of weight. The F-35 fighter has been developed as a substitute for F/A-18 Hornets, AV-8B Harriers, Harrier GR.7s, A-10s and F-16s.
Cytec has a long term success in offering material technologies for several military programs, including Global Hawk, F/A-18E/F & G, C-17 and F-22. The company occupies a significant position in the military aerospace market. Its engineers and researchers have collaborated with Lockheed Martin and subcontractors to create advanced materials that address the needs of the JSF program. This collaboration resulted in effective solutions that delivered high affordability and performance.
Cytec delivers a wide range of products to the JSF program such as CYCOM 977-3 epoxy resin prepreg system, CYCOM 5250-4 bismaleimide (BMI) prepreg system and FM 309-1, a surface film that protects against lightning strike. The BMI prepreg system is used to enhance performance ability at high temperatures.
Cytec expressed its happiness for being a part of the major aircraft programs like JSF and is looking forward to continue the partnership with Lockheed Martin.