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Lockheed Martin Extends IFS Application Use(Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) IFS, an enterprise application company, has announced that Lockheed Martin has decided to extend the use of IFS Applications in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS). According to company officials, IFS Applications is currently deployed in ALIS for supply chain management. Lockheed Martin has now also selected IFS Applications as the foundation for ALIS maintenance management capability. The expanded IFS Applications footprint is expected to be contractually awarded and rolled out in support of the third Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract of the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter, which is planned to be fielded in 2010. ALIS is an embedded solution that integrates aircraft performance, operational parameters, aircraft configuration, scheduled upgrades and maintenance, component history, diagnostics, prognostics, health management, and service support for the F-35 aircraft. In July of this year, Lockheed Martin signed a contract to use IFS Applications to provide the core software for the JAMES Land (Joint Asset Management Engineering Solution) project for the UK Ministry of Defense. "As IFS grows its relationship with important aerospace and defense companies like Lockheed Martin, and as we become the go-to maintenance and enterprise asset management solution for government programs like the US Air Force Expeditionary Combat Support System (ECSS), we solidify our position as a leader in the aerospace and defense industry," IFS North America President Cindy Jaudon said. "We have built this position through developing specialized industry solutions, specifically in the area of maintenance and logistics, and through close alliances with well-respected partners like Lockheed Martin. We look forward to deepening these existing relationships and working with suppliers to major aerospace and defense OEMs as they equip themselves for success in today's demanding environment." ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com)) Copyright ? 2008 Wireless News |