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Pilatus Partners with Lockheed Martin on Advanced Pilot Training System

March 25, 2025

3 min read

Key Takeaways

Pilatus and Lockheed Martin partner on avionics and training development.
Bespoke pilot training solution for F-35 and other fifth-generation aircraft.
PC-21 turboprop trainer offers cost-effective, efficient training platform.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate a growing trend of offset projects in the defense industry, where companies collaborate on technology development to support government contracts. The focus on advanced training systems suggests a need for more efficient and effective pilot training, which could benefit the entire industry. The collaboration between Pilatus and Lockheed Martin may also promote sustainable innovation and technological development in the Swiss aerospace sector.

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What Happened

Pilatus and Lockheed Martin Collaborate on F-35 Training Solution

Pilatus and Lockheed Martin have partnered on an offset project to develop avionics and training functionality for the PC-21 turboprop trainer, a platform used for F-35 and other fifth-generation aircraft training. The partnership aims to provide a bespoke pilot training solution for customers operating these aircraft. The Swiss government’s purchase of the F-35A and the offset agreement with Lockheed Martin have facilitated this collaboration. The project was approved by armasuisse in 2024 and the agreements were concluded during the summer of 2024. Pilatus CEO Markus Bucher emphasized the benefits of the partnership, while Lockheed Martin’s J.R. McDonald highlighted the importance of developing this pilot training capability. The Federal Office for Defence Procurement (armasuisse) also praised the industrial cooperation, citing its contribution to strengthening security-relevant technology and industry base.

Companies Mentioned

Pilatus Lockheed Martin armasuisse

Topics

Pilot Training F-35 Offset Project Aviation Technology Training Systems Swiss Industry

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Pilatus Partners with Lockheed Martin on Advanced Pilot Training System

March 25, 2025

3 min read

Key Takeaways

Pilatus and Lockheed Martin partner on avionics and training development.
Bespoke pilot training solution for F-35 and other fifth-generation aircraft.
PC-21 turboprop trainer offers cost-effective, efficient training platform.

Sign in to view key takeaways Get full access to in-depth analysis and key takeaways.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Key Takeaways.

Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate a growing trend of offset projects in the defense industry, where companies collaborate on technology development to support government contracts. The focus on advanced training systems suggests a need for more efficient and effective pilot training, which could benefit the entire industry. The collaboration between Pilatus and Lockheed Martin may also promote sustainable innovation and technological development in the Swiss aerospace sector.

Sign in to view strategic implications Get full access to strategic analysis and expert insights.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

What Happened

Pilatus and Lockheed Martin Collaborate on F-35 Training Solution

Pilatus and Lockheed Martin have partnered on an offset project to develop avionics and training functionality for the PC-21 turboprop trainer, a platform used for F-35 and other fifth-generation aircraft training. The partnership aims to provide a bespoke pilot training solution for customers operating these aircraft. The Swiss government’s purchase of the F-35A and the offset agreement with Lockheed Martin have facilitated this collaboration. The project was approved by armasuisse in 2024 and the agreements were concluded during the summer of 2024. Pilatus CEO Markus Bucher emphasized the benefits of the partnership, while Lockheed Martin’s J.R. McDonald highlighted the importance of developing this pilot training capability. The Federal Office for Defence Procurement (armasuisse) also praised the industrial cooperation, citing its contribution to strengthening security-relevant technology and industry base.

Companies Mentioned

Pilatus Lockheed Martin armasuisse

Topics

Pilot Training F-35 Offset Project Aviation Technology Training Systems Swiss Industry