Melrose Industries GKN Aerospace Archives - Directory Defence

United Kingdom | Saab Gripen

Aircraft / Helicopters / UAVs / Space Systems

Multirole fighter aircraft known for its advanced capabilities, lightweight design, and cost-effectiveness.

United Kingdom | Boeing F-15 Eagle and F/A-18 Hornet

Aircraft / Helicopters / UAVs / Space Systems

Proven combat aircraft models known for their speed, reliability, and multirole capabilities in defense missions.

United Kingdom | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter programme

Aircraft / Helicopters / UAVs / Space Systems

A multirole stealth fighter designed for a variety of missions, equipped with state-of-the-art avionics and stealth technology.

United Kingdom | Lockheed Martin F-16

Aircraft / Helicopters / UAVs / Space Systems

Widely used fighter aircraft known for its versatility and proven combat effectiveness across air forces worldwide.

United Kingdom | Ice protection systems

Aircraft / Helicopters / UAVs / Space Systems

Comprehensive design and testing solutions for electro-thermal ice protection, supporting various aircraft components like flight control surfaces and inlets.

United Kingdom | Canopy

Aircraft / Helicopters / UAVs / Space Systems

Single-piece acrylic canopies with specialty coatings for low observability and durability, designed for installation-ready use.

United Kingdom | Landing gear

Aircraft / Helicopters / UAVs / Space Systems

Expertise in landing gear systems design, development, repair, and maintenance for both helicopters and airplanes, offering optimized solutions.

United Kingdom | Electrical wiring interconnection systems

Aircraft / Helicopters / UAVs / Space Systems

Customized wiring harness packages for defense aircraft and engines, with unique and proprietary manufacturing processes.

United Kingdom | Tails and aft-section

Aircraft / Helicopters / UAVs / Space Systems

Expertise in the design and assembly of fixed trailing assemblies for various Airbus models, including A330, A380, A400M, and A350.

United Kingdom | Composites and metallic aerostructures

Metal Processing / Component - Composite Manufacturing / Raw Material

Supplies fuselage structures and components in composites and metallics, including parts like inflight doors, wing edges, and flaperons.

United Kingdom | Missiles

PRODUCTS

Manufactures lightweight missile canisters and structural components using innovative filament winding and vacuum infusion processes.

United Kingdom | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Aircraft / Helicopters / UAVs / Space Systems

Provides key components for UAVs, including fuel bladders and composite landing gear for models like the MQ-9B SkyGuardian®.

United Kingdom | Space

Aircraft / Helicopters / UAVs / Space Systems

Develops spacecraft solutions with advanced materials and technology, contributing to programs like the Ariane launch vehicles since 1989.

United Kingdom | Rotorcraft and Future Vertical Lift

Aircraft / Helicopters / UAVs / Space Systems

Involved in manufacturing components for rotorcraft including Chinook, Apache, NH90, and V280, focusing on composite tails, landing gear, and doors.

United Kingdom | Fixed wing

Aircraft / Helicopters / UAVs / Space Systems

Supports advanced fighter platforms like F-15, F-16, F-18, F-35, and SAAB Gripen, with cutting-edge aerostructure solutions.