The global partnership deal, which builds on several earlier collaborative projects between the two companies, includes provision for Lockheed Martin to invest further in “tidal energy technology and joint projects through design, component development and systems integration services”.

“This is an important day in the history of Atlantis. Having worked with Lockheed Martin on numerous projects in the past, they will now provide their engineering and design services for our new AR1500 turbine and will be our global systems integration partner going forward,” says Atlantis chief executive Tim Cornelius.

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