Up to new jobs to be created after training systems developer wins £1.1bn MOD contract

Up to 200 new jobs are set to be created throughout the UK after a Bristol-based military aircraft training systems developer, has secured contracts worth £1.1bn from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

According to a media news report on this topic, Ascent Flight Training, a 50/50 joint venture between Babcock and Lockheed Martin, is responsible for delivering the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) through to 2033, in partnership with the MoD.

The firm will design, deliver and manage the new fixed wing flying training system that will be used by aircrew across the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm and Army Air Corps.

As part of the agreement, it will provide modern training aircraft as well as up-to-date ground based training devices such as simulators and classroom learning.

Ascent managing director Paul Livingston said: "The award of these contracts marks a key milestone for the fixed wing element of UKMFTS. Modern training aircraft selected specifically to meet the bespoke needs of the UK’s Armed Forces will deliver optimised training alongside high tech simulators and classroom trainers."

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