RUAG Australia has been awarded new contracts by the US Navy for component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) on MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.
The contracts are authorized under the AUSMIN Defence Acquisition Committee (ADAC) initiative, a collaboration between the US and Australian Departments of Defence.
RUAG says it is able to build upon its reliable performance and support in the componentry for the SH-60B Seahawk for the contracts. This is the second US Navy platform RUAG Australia is set to support, in addition to the F/A-18 Hornet contracts awarded in August.
“Earning the confidence and trust of the US Navy is testament to our highly skilled team of professionals who provided reliable MRO support for the B model Seahawk,” Terry Miles, General Manager RUAG Australia, said. “[Being] awarded the first contracts for F/A-18 components and the MH-60R Seahawk proves our relationship continues to go from strength to strength.”
RUAG Australia is the first Australian company to receive an award under the ADAC initiative covering the MRO of selected components for MH-60R Seahawk helicopter. This program designates the defence SME as an approved source of repair for Navy Supply (NAVSUP) within the APAC region.
ADAC is a senior bilateral forum for cooperation between the US and Australian militaries.
"We are very proud to apply our vast technical expertise and know-how in life cycle support on behalf of the US fleet and their aircraft availability,” Stephan Jezler, Senior Vice President Aviation International, RUAG MRO International, said.