US firm Northrop Grumman Corporation and Terma, Denmark’s largest aerospace and defence company, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for continued co-operation on key capabilities, including the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, uncrewed aerial systems, electronic warfare, radar systems and missile defence.
The MoU, which was announced by Terma on 30 September 2024, “supports Northrop Grumman’s longstanding commitment to Denmark, NATO and the security of the United States and its allies”, the companies stated in a joint press release.
The agreement also includes plans to help educate Danish small to medium enterprises seeking to join the global supply chains of US defence prime contractors.
“Our agreement with Terma will help strengthen the defence-industrial base in Denmark, leading to expanded access to advanced technologies and differentiated capabilities for US and allied forces,” Steve O’Bryan, corporate vice president and global business development officer for Northrop Grumman, was quoted as saying.
Steen Lynenskjold, executive vice president for government and partnerships at Terma, added, “Our longstanding and strong relationship with Northrop Grumman continues to grow, and we are excited to further deepen this partnership across multiple areas. As Terma targets substantial growth both at home and abroad, maintaining strong ties with key industry leaders is crucial for us.”
The F-35 programme is one of several that both companies support. Northrop Grumman produces the aircraft’s centre fuselage, AN/APG-81 radar, communications subsystems and provides sustainment support for its Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (EODAS), while Terma offers more than 80 mission-critical components for the aircraft.
