Reported at www.abc.net.au: Lockheed Martin has secured a $313.5 million contract to maintain Seahawk helicopters at HMAS Albatross in Gilmore, Australia’s most marginal electorate.

The deal is expected to create 75 new jobs and support 20 apprenticeships, while also maintaining existing defence jobs at the base.

The Australian Defence Force plans to expand its fleet of Seahawk helicopters to 36 by 2026, with the contract also allowing for the servicing of U.S. navy aircraft.