Rheinmetall Aviation Services GmbH (RAS), wholly-owned subsidiary of Germany’s Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH, and U.S.-based Science and Engineering Services LLC (SES) have signed a strategic alliance agreement to provide maintenance, repair and modification services for military rotary and fixed wing aircraft in Europe, the RAS said in a press release Thursday.
The cooperation is set to include broad spectrum of services ranging from simple to highly complex maintenance and repair work as well as sophisticated modifications, it said.
Tim Paul, Vice President of Business Development and Sales at RAS said this partnership allows them “to take our years of experience with the CH-53G to the next level to better meet the specific needs of our European customers.”
“We are creating something that does not exist in this form in Europe,” Paul said.
The press released noted that freshly established partnership illustrates the effective merging of strengths and mutual enhancement.
It brings together SES's wealth of personnel and technical resources alongside Rheinmetall's deep market understanding and well-established European footprint, it said.
RAS has already demonstrated its capability in supporting, maintaining, and servicing the CH-53G fleet in collaboration with the German Air Force at three different sites.
SES contributes its substantial technical proficiency garnered from its operations in the U.S., where it holds a prominent position in training, maintaining, and modifying various rotorcraft models for both domestic and international clients, including the U.S. military, both domestically and overseas.
Ralph Pallotta, Chief Executive Officer at SES, for his part, said: “We’re thrilled to be part of a team that will provide customers with exceptional aircraft design, modification, test, repair, logistics, and other services. The synergy from the complimentary blending of our capabilities could not be better. Customers will now have access to a one-stop-shop for all their needs for modifying and sustaining their fleets of aircraft.”
The strategic partnership emphasizes a shared dedication to enhancing the operational effectiveness and preparedness of European armed forces, while also making a significant impact on the security and effectiveness of European air defense.
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