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8 NEWS REVIEW INDUSTRY UPDATE
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SYPAQ ACQUIRES BELLINGER SYSTEMS
SYPAQ Systems has acquired 100 per cent of the shares of Bellinger Systems.
Bellinger, founded in 1967, provides de- sign, manufacture and through life support for a significant scope of electrical, electron- ic and communications equipment operated by Defence. Customers include all three branches of the ADF with a particular focus on naval capability. Projects have included tactical data links (L11/16/22), surveillance receivers and recorders, communications equipment, radar, navigation & GPS, sonar, power supplies, control systems and more.
“Bellinger’s technical capability compli- ments SYPAQ’s existing C4ISREW and De- fence mission systems portfolio, enabling us to deliver end to end integrated com- munications solutions to our defence and industry partners,” SYPAQ’s CEO Amanda Holt said. “This further reinforces our lead- ership in the areas of tactical data links and maritime systems, including design, engi- neering, installation, integration, support, maintenance, repair and overhaul.”
“At a time when traditional global sup- ply chains are being tested, this acquisition
ABOVE: Bellinger equipment is found on a range of naval vessels, including the Collins class submarines.
RAYTHEON announced the successful com- pletion of the all-stock ‘merger of equals’ transaction between itself and United Technologies Corporation on April 3.
The announcement followed the com- pletion by United Technologies of its pre- viously announced spin-offs of its Carrier and Otis businesses.
Upon closing of the merger, United Technologies’ name has changed to Ray- theon Technologies Corporation.
Raytheon Technologies expects to in- troduce technologies in the areas of hy- personics, directed energy, avionics and cybersecurity.
“Raytheon Technologies brings to- gether two companies with combined strengths and capabilities that make us uniquely equipped to sup- port our customers and partners during this un- precedented time,” Greg Hayes, CEO of Raytheon Technologies, said. “We
LEFT: Raytheon and United Technologies have merged into Raytheon Technologies.
will also play our part in the war on the COVID-19 pandemic, including doing everything we can to keep our employees around the globe safe and well.”
“We introduce Raytheon Technologies as an innovation powerhouse that will de- liver advanced technologies that push the boundaries of known science,” Tom Ken- nedy, Executive Chairman of Raytheon Technologies,said.
Raytheon Technologies has four seg- ments: Collins Aerospace Systems, which specializes in aerostructures, avionics, in- teriors, mechanical systems, mission sys- tems and power controls; Pratt & Whitney, which designs, manufactures and services the world’s most advanced aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems; Raytheon Intelligence & Space, which specializes in developing advanced sensors, training, and cyber and software solutions; and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.
reassures our customers of our truly sover- eign industrial capability, ensuring respon- siveness, continuity, resilience and war fighting superiority for our Defence force.”
Holt also paid tribute to Bellinger’s for- mer owner Jim Hardie who stepped in to support the business in 2019.
“Jim’s contribution to the ongoing suc-
cess of the business cannot be overstated,” Holt said. “SYPAQ looks forward to work- ing with Jim in the future, as he remains an integral part of the business going forward.”
Bellinger will retain its current brand- ing, forming a wholly owned subsidiary of SYPAQ, and will continue to operate from its headquarters in Western Sydney.
RAYTHEON AND UNITED TECHNOLOGIES COMPLETE MERGER
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