Thales UK Gets Merlin Upgrade Contract
Lockheed Martin UK awarded Thales UK an “intention to proceed” contract to upgrade the acoustics system of in-service EH101 Merlin HM Mk1 helicopters opera

Lockheed Martin UK awarded Thales UK an “intention to proceed” contract to upgrade the acoustics system of in-service EH101 Merlin HM Mk1 helicopters operated by the Royal Navy. Worth £27 million ($50 million), the contract covers 30 aircraft with an option for eight more. The contract is part of the £750 million ($1.4 billion) Merlin Capability Sustainment Plus program, which has the goal of extending the Merlin’s operational life to 2029.