Elbit System and KBR's joint venture Affinity will deliver systems to the UK Ministry of Defense over 18 years
Elbit Systems announced that Affinity Flying Services Limited, its UK joint venture with Kellog, Brown and Root Limited (“KBR”), was awarded a fixed price contract for the support of Ascent Flight Training (Services) Limited, in the delivery of the UK Military Flight Training System (“UKMFTS”) program for the UK Ministry of Defense. Elbit Systems and KBR, each holding a 50% share in Affinity, will evenly support and benefit from the program.
The UKMFTS program is an innovative partnering agreement between UK Front Line Commands, the UK MOD, Ascent and other leading industry partners to deliver aircrew training for the 21st century. Revenue for Affinity associated with this program is estimated to be approximately £500 million ($713 million) over an eighteen-year period.
Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, said: "This award attests to our position as a leading provider of systems and training infrastructure, as well as maintenance and logistics support services. The United Kingdom is one of Elbit Systems’ primary markets. The award of the contract to deliver this key program for the UK’s armed forces is a significant recognition of our proven ability to adapt and deliver innovative global solutions to meet the specific needs of the UK market and customer”.