Cobham

Cobham is a manufacturer of air-to-air refueling systems, environmental systems, and actuation primarily for defense markets. It protects lives and livelihoods with its differentiated technology and know-how, operating with a deep insight into customer needs, and agility. The Group offers an innovative range of technologies and services to solve challenging problems across commercial, defense, and security markets, from deep space to the depths of the ocean. It has market-leading positions in air-to-air refueling; aviation services; audio, video, and data communications, including satellite communications; defense electronics; life support, and mission equipment. The most important thing Cobham builds is trust. It was launch in 1934 in Wimborne, Dorset by Sir Alan Cobham.

Sven Lewis

Group CFO

18 past transactions

Aeroflex

Acquisition in 2014
Aeroflex Incorporated is a multi-faceted high technology company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets a diverse range of microelectronic and test and measurement products. Their products are in worldwide use, supporting communication systems, networks and automatic test systems.

FB Heliservices

Acquisition in 2013
FB Heliservices Limited provides helicopter aircrew training solutions, helicopters, helicopter engineering support, and specialist manpower services to military and government agencies worldwide. The company offers helicopters that are flown by military crews, used for training at the Defence Helicopter Flying School, and operated on the military register; comprehensive and integrated operational engineering support services, such as aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, and conversion for various helicopter types; and training services for pilots, rear crew, and engineers from basic through to advanced. It also provides base support services, such as catering and accommodation, motor transport and maintenance, office and accommodation cleaning, waste management systems, general laboring, photography, ground based engineering, and small arms maintenance and firing range support; and operational support service, such as air traffic control, ground radio and safety equipment maintenance, and refuelling and aircraft handling.

Axell Wireless

Acquisition in 2013
Axell Wireless Ltd provides wireless communication products and services.

Trivec Avant

Acquisition in 2011
Trivec Avant design and manufactures antenna systems for U.S. and foreign military as well as commercial integrator and manufacturers.

Corp Ten International

Acquisition in 2011
Corp Ten International designs, produces, and delivers GPS tracking and information systems.

Telerob

Acquisition in 2011
Telerob is an independent, medium-sized, and owner-managed company. The best technology meets the highest level of reliability to accomplish dangerous tasks from a safe distance.

RVision

Acquisition in 2010
RVision designs manufacture and integrate technically advanced electro-optical and infrared imaging systems.

Argotek

Acquisition in 2009
Argotek is a provider of information technology security services. The company provides information systems security, communications security and information assurance-enabling technology and standards in the U.S.

Global Microwave Systems, Inc.

Acquisition in 2008
GMS designs and manufactures digital equipment which is used in a variety of applications and is sold primarily into US law enforcement and national security and defense markets, together with the broadcast market. GMS products include video surveillance systems and high definition wireless video technologies suitable for both standard law enforcement and mission critical communications applications. Its defence related products have applications on unmanned aerial and ground vehicles.

MACOM

Acquisition in 2008
MACOM is a new breed of analog semiconductor company—one that delivers a unique combination of high growth, diversification and high profitability. We are enabling a better-connected and safer world by delivering breakthrough semiconductor technologies for optical, wireless and satellite networks that satisfy society’s insatiable demand for information. Today, MACOM powers the infrastructure that millions of lives and livelihoods depend on every minute to communicate, transact business, travel, stay informed and be entertained. Our technology increases the speed and coverage of the mobile Internet and enables fiber optic networks to carry previously unimaginable volumes of traffic to businesses, homes and data centers. Keeping us all safe, MACOM technology enables next-generation radars for air traffic control and weather forecasting, as well as mission success on the modern networked battlefield. MACOM is the partner of choice to the world’s leading communications infrastructure and aerospace and defense companies, helping solve their most complex challenges in areas including network capacity, signal coverage, energy efficiency, and field reliability, through its best-in-class team and broad portfolio of RF, microwave, millimeterwave and lightwave semiconductor products. MACOM is a pillar of the semiconductor industry, thriving for more than 60 years of daring to change the world for the better through bold technological strokes that deliver true competitive advantage to customers and superior value to investors.

MMI Research

Acquisition in 2008
MMI supplies the law enforcement and national security (LENS) markets with specialist cellular telecommunications technology for international law enforcement, military, and intelligence agencies.

Sparta

Acquisition in 2008
Sparta, recently acquired by Parsons, provides world-class technical products and services to the defense, intelligence and homeland security sectors of the US federal government. SPARTA’s vision has been consistent since 1979—apply the best intellectual talent to help solve major national challenges. The company focuses on problems that require critical technical analysis, innovative computer science and engineering solutions, complex network analysis and architecture development, and expert acquisition support. SPARTA has a longstanding reputation for integrity, technical excellence, and customer satisfaction, which is founded on its commitment to the professional success of its employees. Sparta has more than 1,100 employees in offices across the US. Their core competencies include scientific, technical, and analytical skills applied to the development and application of models and simulations; the definition of complex system architectures; and the development of advanced algorithms, composite products, protocol processing, and information assurance technologies and methodologies. Parsons welcomes SPARTA and looks forward to an integration of its business units, which will enhance Parsons’ ability to provide world-class services in the areas of defense, intelligence, and national security.

Patriot Antenna Systems

Acquisition in 2007
Patriot Antenna Systems manufactures and distributes satellite equipment.

Aerodata Flight Inspection

Acquisition in 2006
Aerodata Flight Inspection provides flight inspection services.

TracStar Systems

Acquisition in 2005
TracStar Systems designs and manufactures inertial stabilization and satellite tracking systems for the mobile satellite communications industry.

Remec Defense & Space

Acquisition in 2004
Remec Defense & Space is a hi-tech manufacturer of radar and communications components.

Omnipless Manufacturing

Acquisition in 2002
Omnipless Manufacturing designs, manufactures, and supplies L-band mobile satellite communication systems and Inmarsat Satcom products.

Seimac

Acquisition in 2001
Seimac designs, manufactures, and markets radio positioning and telemetry tags.
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