Cobham Defense Electronic Systems Named November “Innovation Rocks!” Award Winner
EXETER – Cobham Defense Electronics Systems, a major manufacturer of cable systems sold to the U.S. government and major aerospace and defense companies, has captured the New Hampshire Business Resource Center’s “Innovation Rocks!” award for the month of November.
Cobham, a U.S. subsidiary of Cobham plc, a publicly traded, U.K. aerospace and defense company with over 75 years experience in avionics, flight operation services and manufacturing, was recognized for its custom solutions and integrated assemblies for radar, electronic warfare and communication systems for the aerospace and defense industries. Soon, the company’s Exeter presence will expand even further as the company celebrates a ribbon cutting symbolizing the creation of 80 new jobs related to the creation of cable systems.
“We applaud Cobham’s ongoing commitment to New Hampshire and to creating products that keep our nation safe,” said New Hampshire Division of Economic Development Interim Director Roy Duddy. “ This company, which employs more than 12,000 people on five continents, is an excellent example of an ongoing commitment to innovation and job creation.”
For more information about Cobham, visit http://www.cobhamdes.com/.
“Innovation Rocks!” is an initiative sponsored by the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development in coordination with Rock 101 (WGIR-FM) to celebrate the creativity and ingenuity of New Hampshire innovators.