Australian subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, Northrop Grumman Australia Pty Limited, signed a definitive agreement with Qantas Airways to acqu...
Northrop in a press release said the acquisition is subject to various conditions and is expected to close in 2014. Terms of the transactions were also not disclosed.
QDS provides integrated logistics, sustainment and modernization support to Australian government and military customers.
With more than 300 employees in facilities throughout Australia, QDS provides through life support for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Multi Role Tanker Transport fleet, turn-key operational logistics services for the Australian Government's VIP aircrafts, and engine overhaul services for the P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft and BAE Hawk Lead-in Fighter.
In addition, Indonesia recently awarded QDS a contract to refurbish C-130H aircraft. QDS also provides engineering consultancy services to the Royal Australian Navy and other maritime customers.
Northrop Grumman is a leading US global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide.
