Cobham

The acquisition of Cobham Aerospace Communications, also known as AeroComms, would add a powerful technology brick to Thales’ secure-satcom offering.

Thales said July 25 it will buy a U.S.-based data and applications cybersecurity company called Imperva for $3.6 billion.

Thales' acquisition of cockpit communication systems company Cobham Aerospace Communications could create flight deck system integration possibilities.

GA-ASI and Cobham Australia had previously teamed up to supply 12 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to the Royal Australian Air Force.

Avincis was previously the name of a wider group of helicopter operating companies.

British defense group Cobham is selling off its aerial refueling business to Eaton in a controversial $2.83 billion deal.