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MOOG increases focus on aerospace and defence
MOOG Australia has officially transitioned from Moog Inc.’s Industrial Group to its Space and Defence Group (SDG) and now report under the leadership of Steve Darnell and the Defence Europe Business Unit.
MOOG made the decision to migrate Moog Australia to its Space and Defence Group following a strategic review of the Australian market and recognizing developments in the Australian Government’s defence strategy, which includes significant investment in upgrading legacy air, land and sea platforms and a desire for local manufacturing capability.
“While MOOG Australia will continue to support the many markets across MOOG’s businesses, this structural alignment with Space and Defence Group brings MOOG Australia closer to dedicated, proven resources with a greater focus on defence manufacturing and sustainment capability in support of a number of ADF platforms and systems,” Jim Riedel, Defence Sector Group VP said.
“The change also enhances Moog Australia’s position for potential expansion into the Asia-Pacific region, supporting the Australian government’s defence export strategy aim of increas- ing global exports.”
“MOOG has made a substantial contribution to Australian industry and the ADF over the last 40 years. This new structure
MOOG aims to increase its focus on aerospace and Defence in the Asia-Pacific.
of operating group is a step that allows us to better serve key stakeholders in Australia. We are delighted to be part of MOOG’s SDG organisation as it supports our interest to play an active role in the development of Australian sovereign capability require- ments on future ADF platforms,” Bryan O’Connor, Managing Director MOOG Australia, said.
The company also opened a new office in Canberra in 2018.
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