Fusion Air Traffic Management, comprised of Lockheed Martin, Finmeccanica Company Selex Systems Integration and Cobham, has been downselected for the next stage in the Project Marshall programme to provide military air traffic services for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). The decision reflects the strong pedigree, commitment and capability of the team and we now look forward to entering into competitive dialogue with the customer.

Project Marshall is the key air traffic management programme for MOD as it will provide the capability to support UK military flying and air deployed operations for the long term. These Air Traffic Services will provide air traffic control and air traffic management for all of the MoD’s aerodromes and air weapon ranges both in the UK and overseas including those used for current deployed operations.

It will also ensure that obsolescence is removed from the current system and that the MoD complies with the legal requirements of managing an air traffic service and enable the safe operation of its aerial platforms. Project Marshall will be a “managed service” which will deliver savings over the lifetime of the programme through improved efficiencies, scale and innovation. Marshall will enable the MoD to continue to conduct flying operations, contributing to the protection of UK sovereign airspace including support to counter terrorism.