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Northrop Grumman To Acquire Qantas’ Defense Services Business

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, August 30th, 2013

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Northrop Grumman [NOC] on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire the defense services business of Australia’s Qantas Airways Limited, expanding its capabilities and footprint in Australia. Northrop Grumman will pay about $71 million for Qantas Defence Services Pty Limited QDS), which supports the Australian government on a number of programs, including the Royal Australian Air Force Multi Role Tanker Transport Fleet, turnkey operational logistics services for VIP aircraft, and engine overhaul services for the Orion P-3 and Hawk Lead-in…

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