Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® and Electra have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities for Electra’s EL9 ultra-short takeoff and landing (Ultra-STOL) aircraft.
Lockheed Martin,will collaborate with Electra to explore ways to accelerate the development of the EL9 in areas including digital engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sustainment, and global business development, say the companies ina press release. Additionally, the Skunk Works and Electra teams will assess opportunities for potential programs of record with the U.S. Department of Defense and global customers.
The Electra EL9’s commercial and military applications including last mile logistics, mobile power generation and emergency response. “The Ultra-STOL EL9 can quietly take off and land in 150 feet and from unimproved surfaces, enabling operations in austere areas while retaining the safety, cost and range benefits of a fixed-wing aircraft,” says the company. “The EL9’s ability to carry 1,000 lbs over 1,000 miles enables an array of novel use cases for commercial and defence users.”
The agreement deepens the strategic relationship between Lockheed Martin and Electra. In 2022, Lockheed Martin Ventures signed a strategic cooperation agreement to invest in Electra’s Series A funding round.
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https://www.electra.aero/news/lockheed-martin-and-electra-expand-collaboration
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