11 septembre 2018 | International, Aérospatial

Meggitt expands involvement in KFX programme

Jon Grevatt, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

UK company Meggitt has increased its involvement on the South Korean programme to develop the KFX multirole fighter aircraft through a new supply contract announced on 10 September.

In a press release, Meggitt said it will develop an engine vibration monitoring unit (EVMU) for KFX prototypes currently under construction by prime contractor Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).

Chris Allen, president of Meggitt Sensing Systems, said, “This contract builds on the development work we have been undertaking with KAI on innovative technology for the KFX. We look forward to continuing our partnership and developing and delivering state of the art prototypes.”

The newly announced contract is one of several that Meggitt has secured on the KFX development programme.

https://www.janes.com/article/82887/meggitt-expands-involvement-in-kfx-programme

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