Aerospace & Defense Roundup: Feb. 24

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U.S. NavyF-35C

ACR Group To Acquire FreeFlight Systems

Emergency beacon supplier ACR Group on Feb. 24 announced an agreement to acquire avionics manufacturer FreeFlight Systems of Irving, Texas, for an undisclosed amount.

Boeing To Add Ex-UTC CFO, Qualcomm CEO To Board

Boeing announced Feb. 24 that former United Technologies CFO Akhil Johri and current Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf will join its board of directors, while Edward Liddy and Mike Zafirovski will not stand for re-election and will retire at the upcoming annual shareholder meeting.

Inmarsat Names Satcom Distribution Partner In Saudi Arabia

Inmarsat has announced its first distribution partners in Saudi Arabia to provide satellite connectivity services to the aviation, maritime and land-based business markets.

BAE Building Up Australian HF Business

BAE Systems is working at building up a low-profile Australian business in high-frequency (HF) radio technology, a key aim being to export skywave over-the-horizon (OTH) radars.

SpaceX To Launch Last Of Initial ISS Cargo Missions

SpaceX is prepared for the final launch of its initial NASA commercial resupply services (CRS) mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission supports science and technology initiatives that range from culturing human heart tissue for transplant to conserving the water used to shower without diminishing the cleanup experience.

Korean Air Preparing Jet Drone Demo Design

Korean Air is preparing a design for a full-scale technology demonstrator for a reconnaissance and attack drone that officials close to the program think could be ready for service around 2030.