26 mars 2024 | International, Terrestre

GKN Aerospace receives order for Swedish future fighter power and propulsion concept studies

GKN Aerospace has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop conceptual studies for advanced power and propulsion systems to support future fighter systems. 

https://www.epicos.com/article/794081/gkn-aerospace-receives-order-swedish-future-fighter-power-and-propulsion-concept

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