Cerberus Acquires Calspan's Hypersonics and Test Systems Business Units; Forms North Wind
May 30, 2024
Cerberus Capital Management has acquired Calspan’s hypersonic and defense test systems business units from TransDigm Group and established North Wind, an independent supplier focused on hypersonic test infrastructure, systems and services. The transaction brings together Calspan Aero Systems Engineering (St. Paul, MN) and Calspan Systems (Newport News, VA) under a standalone platform to expand U.S. hypersonic test capabilities for government RDT&E and aerospace customers.
- Targets
- Calspan Aero Systems Engineering, Calspan Systems
- Sellers
- TransDigm Group
- Platforms
- North Wind
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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