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Sydney-based Thomas Global Systems has announced a partnership with Lockheed Martin to deliver next-generation computing input/output capability for a number of undisclosed platforms.
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Under the deal, Thomas Global Systems will develop and supply Lockheed Martin with new input/output (I/O) technology enabling higher-performance data processing and more reliable communication, ensuring seamless and secure operations in challenging environments.
The new capability will enhance customer’s capabilities for the United States, Australia, and partner nations. The contract is set to commence in Q4 2024 and is anticipated to be completed by mid-2026.
The collaboration will leverage the benefits of the new AUKUS licence exemptions, enabling Thomas Global Systems to efficiently utilise resources and capabilities across its US and Australian businesses.
Angus Hutchinson, CEO of Thomas Global Systems, welcomed this partnership, saying, “We are honoured to be working with Lockheed Martin to deliver this important new capability.
“With the new AUKUS licence-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.”
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.
Steve Donlin, Lockheed Martin avionics and aircraft modernisation director, added to Hutchinson's comments, saying, “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.”
Working together, Thomas Global Systems is committed to maximising the opportunities presented by AUKUS for faster, more innovative and efficient defence technology cooperation.
Thomas Global Systems is a US small business, located in Irvine, California, and will lead this new contract, supported by the company’s Australian team.
