Market News
New launches
- In January 2020, Starwin Industries LLC disclosed the successful acquisition of a firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract valued at USD 9,554,000. This contract pertains to the production of F-16 Bugeye radomes, designed to enhance the performance of AESA radars on F-16 aircraft.
- In October 12, 2023, Skyway MRO Services introduced a swift-release radome modification tailored for Cessna Citations. This modification enables rapid removal and installation without the risk of screwdriver scratches, providing a convenient solution. Moreover, it eliminates the necessity for costly and easily misplaced fasteners.
- In November 10, 2020, Meggitt PLC, a prominent global firm specializing in high-performance components and subsystems for aerospace, defense, and selected energy sectors, has successfully obtained a 4.63 US$ million contract with BAE Systems a global company engaged in the development and delivery of advanced defence, aerospace, security and information technology systems. This contract involves the provision of cutting-edge nose radome technology, crucial for ensuring the optimal functionality of an advanced multi-function array radar system on the typhoon aircraft.
Acquisition and partnerships
- In November 2020, Meggitt announced that it was awarded a US$ 5.6 million contract to develop an updated radome compatible for use with the AESA radar being developed for installation on the UK Royal Air Force's (RAF's) Eurofighter Typhoons
- In October 2022, Ducommun Incorporated, a global provider of manufacturing and engineering services, announced the completion of its acquisition of BLR Aerospace, LLC, a company that develops aerospace equipment, through its subsidiary, Ducommun LaBarge Technologies, Inc.