RTX's Collins Aerospace and the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force establish new military avionics service center
RTX (NYSE:RTX) partner Collins Aerospace and the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force have signed a multi-decade government-owned, contractor-operated contract to build a military avionics service center in the Netherlands to support European F-35 and CH-47F fleets.
The center will provide repair expertise, depot technology, repair supply-chain management and will complement Pratt & Whitney's F135 engine depot and Collins' F-35 pilot readiness center. Initial depot capability is expected in 2026.
RTX (NYSE:RTX) partner Collins Aerospace e la Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force hanno firmato un contratto multidecennale di proprietà governativa, gestito da appaltatori per costruire un centro di servizi di avionica militare nei Paesi Bassi per supportare le flotte europee F-35 e CH-47F.
Il centro fornirà competenze di riparazione, tecnologia di deposito, gestione della catena di fornitura di riparazioni e completerà il deposito di motori F135 di Pratt & Whitney e il centro di prontezza al volo F-35 di Collins. La capacità iniziale del deposito è prevista per il 2026.
RTX (NYSE:RTX) asociado Collins Aerospace y la Fuerza Aérea y Espacial Real de los Países Bajos han firmado un contrato de larga duración, propiedad del gobierno y operado por contratistas para construir un centro de servicios de avionica militar en los Países Bajos para apoyar las flotas europeas F-35 y CH-47F.
El centro proporcionará experiencia de reparación, tecnología de depósito, gestión de la cadena de suministro de reparaciones y complementará el depósito de motores F135 de Pratt & Whitney y el centro de preparación de pilotos F-35 de Collins. Se espera que la capacidad inicial del depósito entre en funcionamiento en 2026.
RTX (NYSE:RTX)의 파트너인 Collins Aerospace와 네덜란드 왕립 항공우주군은 유럽의 F-35 및 CH-47F 함대를 지원하기 위해 네덜란드에 군용 항공전자 서비스 센터를 구축하는 수십 년에 걸친 정부 소유, 도급업체 운영 계약을 체결했습니다.
센터는 수리 전문 지식, 창고 기술, 수리 공급망 관리 등을 제공하고 Pratt & Whitney의 F135 엔진 예비창고 및 Collins의 F-35 조종사 준비 센터를 보완할 것입니다. 개시 예비창고 능력은 2026년에 기대됩니다.
RTX (NYSE:RTX), partenaire de Collins Aerospace et de l’Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace royale des Pays-Bas, ont signé un contrat de longue durée, propriété gouvernementale et exploité par des entrepreneurs pour construire un centre de services d’avionique militaire aux Pays-Bas afin de soutenir les flottes européennes F-35 et CH-47F.
Le centre fournira une expertise en réparation, une technologie de dépôt, la gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement des réparations et complétera le dépôt moteur F135 de Pratt & Whitney et le centre de préparation au vol F-35 de Collins. La capacité initiale du dépôt devrait être opérationnelle d’ici 2026.
RTX (NYSE:RTX) Partner Collins Aerospace und die Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force haben einen mehr Jahrzehnte währenden, staatseigenen, durch Auftragnehmer betriebenen Vertrag unterzeichnet, um ein militärisches Avionik-Servicezentrum in den Niederlanden zu errichten, das europäische F-35- und CH-47F-Flotten unterstützt.
Das Zentrum wird Reparaturkompetenz, Depot-Technologie, Reparatur-Lieferkettenmanagement bereitstellen und das F135-Motoren-Depot von Pratt & Whitney sowie Collins' F-35-Piloten-Bereitschaftszentrum ergänzen. Die anfängliche Depotkapazität wird voraussichtlich 2026 einsatzbereit sein.
RTX (NYSE:RTX) وشريكها Collins Aerospace والقوة الجوية والفضاء الملكية الهولندية قد وقعا عقداً مملوكاً حكومياً لعدة عقود، مشغّلاً من قبل مقاولين لبناء مركز خدمات إلكترونيات طيران عسكرية في هولندا لدعم أساطيل F-35 و CH-47F في أوروبا.
سيقدم المركز خبرة إصلاح، وتكنولوجيا مستودعات، وإدارة سلسلة توريد الإصلاحات، وسيكمل مركز مستودع محرك F135 من Pratt & Whitney ومركز استعداد الطيارين F-35 من Collins. من المتوقع أن تكون القدرة الأولية للمستودع في 2026.
- Multi-decade government-owned, contractor-operated partnership signed
- Supports European F-35 and CH-47F fleet sustainment
- Adds depot capability in the Netherlands with initial capability expected in 2026
- Expands RTX presence alongside Pratt & Whitney's F135 engine depot
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RTX wins a multi‑decade depot services contract that strengthens European F‑35 and CH‑47F sustainment and expands local footprint.
The agreement places a Collins Aerospace military avionics service center on an RNLASF base, creating a government‑owned, contractor‑operated depot that provides repair expertise, depot technology, and supply‑chain management for European F‑35 and CH‑47F fleets. This builds a regional lifecycle sustainment node and complements existing RTX assets, including the F135 engine depot and a Collins F‑35 pilot readiness center in the Netherlands.
Outcomes depend on execution, workforce development, and long‑term contract terms; delays in facility readiness or shortcomings in transfer of depot technology would limit operational benefit. The arrangement increases local technical capacity but ties returns to performance under the noted performance‑based CH‑47F contract.
Monitor establishment of initial depot capability in
Center will strengthen operational readiness for
Under the multi-decade government-owned, contractor-operated partnership, Collins will bring repair expertise and depot technology for the F-35 and the CH-47F. They will also manage the repair supply chain as part of its global military services network.
"Bringing our avionics repair capabilities to the RNLASF Air Support Command (ASC) military base will create substantial operational, logistical and sustainment improvement for our European customers," said Brian Barta, vice president and general manager for avionics aftermarket services and support in Avionics at Collins Aerospace. "This new center will complement Pratt & Whitney's already established F135 engine depot at the ASC, further expanding RTX's presence in
The new center will also complement Collins' F-35 pilot readiness center in Soesterberg,
''In an increasingly contested logistics environment, 'Fight tonight, Fight tomorrow, Fight together,' means positioning the RNLASF for the highest possible mission readiness," said Lieutenant General André 'Jabba' Steur of the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force. "As we transition to modernized and increasingly complex weapon systems, we will require preparing for the necessary support, infrastructure and maintenance at our military depot facilities. Collaborating with trusted OEMs like Collins Aerospace has proven to be very valuable to our overall mission readiness."
''Together with Collins Aerospace we will be increasing skills and advancing technical knowhow, in
Initial depot capability for Collins Aerospace's avionics military service center is expected in 2026.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in integrated and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our 80,000 employees are dedicated to delivering future-focused technologies to advance sustainable and connected aviation, passenger safety and comfort, mission success, space exploration, and more.
About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than
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