
Perform MUH-1 performance-based logistics support for approximately 5 years until December 2031
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration for the 114.5 billion won performance-based logistics support (PBL) project for the Marine Corps' amphibious helicopter MUH-1.
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MUH-1 is an amphibious landing helicopter developed for maritime and shipboard operations and has been performing Marine Corps missions since 2017.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Yun-gu = Korea Aerospace Industries [047810] (KAI) announced on the 8th that it signed a performance-based logistics support (PBL) project contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration to support the stable operation of the Marine Corps' amphibious helicopter MUH-1.
The total contract size is 114.5 billion won, and the project period is approximately 5 years from this month to December 2031.
The MUH-1 is an amphibious landing helicopter developed to operate at sea and on ships, and has been performing amphibious landing and air transport missions for the Marine Corps since 2017.
PBL is a method that goes beyond simply supplying parts and establishes a follow-up support system during the contract period based on operational performance such as aircraft operation rate and maintenance reliability.
Under this contract, KAI plans to establish a follow-up support system to preemptively manage and timely supply parts and maintenance elements necessary for MUH-1 operation.
Starting with the KT-1 in 2010, KAI has been carrying out PBL projects for domestic military aircraft such as the T-50 series, KF-21, Surion, and Miron.
Overseas, the company is also expanding its business, including signing PBL contracts for the Philippine FA-50 in 2024 and Thailand's T-50 last year. Last year, the annual order amount for follow-up support projects such as PBL and depot maintenance exceeded KRW 1 trillion for the first time.
KAI plans to foster the follow-up support business for self-developed aircraft, which is expected to operate in excess of 1,000 units, as a core business group.
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