Thomas Global Systems, Lockheed Martin team up on airborne VPX I/O

Thomas Global Systems is working with Lockheed Martin to deliver next-generation computing input/output (I/O) capability for undisclosed platforms. Thomas Global Systems will develop and supply Lockheed Martin with new I/O technology enabling higher-performance data processing and more reliable communication, ensuring seamless and secure operations in challenging environments. This new capability will enhance customer’s capabilities for the United States, Australia, and partner nations. The collaboration will leverage the benefits of the new AUKUS license exemptions, enabling Thomas Global Systems to efficiently utilise resources and capabilities across its US and Australian businesses. Lockheed Martin and Thomas Global Systems are among the pioneering companies to benefit from the License-Exempt Environment, which permits the vast majority of commercial, defence and dual-use trade between the US, UK and Australia to be authorised in accordance with the permitted exemptions. Working together, Thomas Global Systems is committed to maximising the opportunities presented by AUKUS for faster, more innovative and efficient defence technology cooperation. “Lockheed Martin is committed to providing cutting edge technologies to meet the safety critical mission systems computing needs of our customers around the world. We look forward to the opportunity to continue to build on our relationship with Thomas Global Systems to address key development areas in support of our general purpose computing solutions,” said Steve Donlin, Lockheed Martin Avionics and Aircraft Modernisation director. “We are honoured to be working with Lockheed Martin to deliver this important new capability. With the new AUKUS License-Exempt Environment in place, Thomas Global Systems is uniquely positioned to leverage our deep engineering capabilities across the US and Australia. This new contract underscores our commitment and capability to deliver innovative and dependable electronics solutions internationally,” said Angus Hutchinson, CEO of Thomas Global Systems. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]