GKN Aerospace Secures Multi-year Follow-on Contract With BAE
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GKN Aerospace Secures Multi-year Follow-on Contract With BAE for Typhoon Transparencies

  • GKN Aerospace has signed a six-year follow-on contract with BAE Systems for continued manufacture of transparencies through to the end of 2030
  • Under the contract GKN Aerospace will deliver transparencies, from GKN Aerospace's Luton facility, securing production and continuing sustainable support for the Typhoon fleet

Under this contract, GKN Aerospace will continue to support the sustainment of the Typhoon fleet by ensuring the ongoing delivery of transparencies to the international customers. This agreement also guarantees uninterrupted production at the Luton facility, providing long-term stability to the order book well into the next decade.

"This is a critical time for the European defence industry as it steps up to meet increasing government commitments and growing equipment needs. We are proud to continue our long partnership with BAE Systems on this iconic platform, and honoured to support the Typhoon fleet and protect our servicemen and women." Shawn Black, President of GKN Aerospace’s Defence business

 

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