Kellstrom Defense acquires Williams Aerospace and Mfg.

Kellstrom Defense Aerospace (KDA), El Segundo, Calif., has acquired Williams Aerospace and Mfg. Inc. (WAM), based in Spring Valley, Calif. WAM’s manufacturing capabilities will be combined with the current KDA Engineered Products operating segment and will retain the Williams Aerospace and Manufacturing brand identity in the market.

WAM has been a long-term Lockheed Martin Hologram Product Program licensee for the P-3 and C-130 and a manufacturer of parts for the C-5, F-16, and other U.S. OEM defense platforms. KDA is a provider of parts for legacy defense aircraft.