Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Companies Sign A Memorandum Of Understanding For
Cooperation
Boeing and Odense-based Falck Schmidt Defence Systems A/S
announced Tuesday that Boeing Research & Technology will assess
Falck Schmidt fuel cell products for potential use in Boeing
renewable-energy power systems for military platforms.
The announcement followed the signing of a Memorandum of
Understanding between the two companies that also points to
potential opportunities for the use of Falck Schmidt composite
components and materials in Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (IDS)
rotorcraft programs.
"This relationship with Boeing presents the opportunity to
expand our proven power solutions to new fuel-cell applications
that would offer armed forces significant operational advantages at
better cost and with cleaner energy," said Jan Falck-Schmidt,
president and CEO of Falck Schmidt Defence Systems. "We also look
to expand our composite technology used in ground-based
applications -- which have proven their capability in current
military operations including in Afghanistan -- to rotorcraft
systems.
"This cooperation between Boeing and Falck Schmidt Defence
Systems would not only contribute directly to our own growth, but
also to the growth of the broader Danish industrial base," added
Falck-Schmidt, who is also the chairman of FAD, the Defence &
Aerospace Industries Association in Denmark.
"Falck Schmidt is a key player in the Danish defense industry,
providing proven power-supply solutions and composite materials to
ground forces around the world," said Tom Bell, vice president of
Business Development for Boeing Military Aircraft, a division of
IDS. "As they adapt their technologies for aerospace, we see
natural links to Boeing's current research and development
activities."
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