Acquisition Lockheed Martin is to acquire US laser radar specialist Coherent Technologies, while Goodrich is to purchase Sensors Unlimited, a US pioneer in short-wave infrared technology. Louisville, Colorado-based Coherent develops laser-based remote sensing systems for target identification and hazardous weather detection. Goodrich says the $60 million acquisition of Princeton, New Jersey-based Sensors Unlimited will strengthen its position in reconnaissance and surveillance systems.
Source: Flight International