Vertex teams for AFSOC's Bronco II

Leidos (LDOS), a Fortune® 500 science and technology business, announced May 4 that a teaming agreement with Paramount Group USA and Vertex Aerospace of Mississippi in order to pursue a new contract to deliver the Bronco II, a new purpose-built, multi-mission aircraft to support the U.S. Special Operations Command's Armed Overwatch program. This relationship, with Leidos as the prime contractor and Paramount and Vertex as primary teammates, will combine decades of experience integrating, manufacturing, and delivering cutting-edge airborne solutions to the war-fighter. Bronco II is a rugged, affordable, and sustainable multi-mission aircraft that will be manufactured in Crestview, Fla. The Leidos offering is built to meet the specific needs of USSOC. (www.bronco-usa.com) "Our collaboration with Vertex and Leidos will present best of capabilities for what will undoubtedly be a critical program to enable the U.S Air Force Special Operations Command – HQ'd at Hurlburt Field, Fla. - to deal effectively with the challenges and rigors of modern-day asymmetrical warfare," said Steve Griessel, CEO of the Texas-based Paramount Group USA. "We are proud to team with Leidos and Paramount, as we share a commitment to deliver affordable state-of-the-art capabilities to combat the challenges posed by modern, multi-domain operations," said Ed Boyington, Vertex Aerospace CEO/President. "With a long track record of delivering excellence to our customers, we look forward to producing and supporting the purpose-built Bronco II aircraft and weapons system as a transformational tool for our war-fighters." (Source: CityBizList 05/04/20) https://dc.citybizlist.com/article/608759/leidos-paramount-usa-and-vertex-aerospace-team-up. Vertex Aerospace offers a global capability and complete solution for aftermarket aerospace services for government and commercial customers. The company's international presence and vast range of services has distinguished itself from competitors for more than 45 years. The Madison, Miss.-based company operates in over 100 locations worldwide and is proud to have a 50 percent veteran employee rate. Information about Vertex can be found at vtxaero.com.