BANKSTOWN AERODROME, NSW, 24 April 2026 – Quickstep today announced that it has been recognised as part of an elite group of top performing suppliers by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for 2025 as a recipient of the Elite Supplier Award.

The recognition is based on Quickstep having achieved outstanding performance levels in
quality and delivery throughout 2025. Lockheed Martin’s customers demand – and deserve – the highest levels of quality to safely and successfully achieve their missions. Quality performance is required at every level of the global supply chain and relies on partners who can harness innovation and remain agile to
deliver competitive advantage in both cost and quality.

“To be recognised as an Elite Supplier Award recipient is an outstanding achievement by Quickstep and a fitting testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of a highly professional team,” said Kyle Franklin, vice president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Global Supply Chain Operations.

Quickstep has been supplying parts to a global customer base for many years, supporting a broad range of major commercial and military aerospace programs.

About Quickstep
Based in Bankstown New South Wales, Quickstep is Australia’s largest independent aerospace and composites manufacturer delivering carbon fibre solutions for the defence industry. Quickstep provides premium-quality, lightweight composite components, supporting major global programs such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and C-130J Super Hercules.

ASDAM
ASDAM is a leading sovereign defence, advanced manufacturing and sustainment company. It provides end-to-end capability across design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and sustainment. ASDAM includes Marand, TAE Aerospace, Rosebank Engineering, Levett Engineering, Quickstep and Oldham Engineering. ASDAM operates from 20 locations across Australia, United Kingdom and the United States and has over 1,400 employees.

About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com.