21 janvier 2024 | International, Aérospatial

Private-equity firm acquires aviation firm Kaman for $1.8 billion

Kaman, known for its K-MAX helicopter and KARGO UAS, will become a privately held company upon its sale to a private-equity firm.

https://www.defensenews.com/land/2024/01/19/private-equity-firm-acquires-aviation-firm-kaman-for-18-billion/

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