Aerojet Rocketdyne tests a solid rocket motor it developed for the US Air Force Research Laboratory. (Aerojet Rocketdyne)

US defence contractor L3Harris Technologies has installed a new leader at Aerojet Rocketdyne following its acquisition of the California-based propulsion manufacturer.

Ross Niebergall, former chief technology officer at L3Harris, has been appointed president of Aerojet Rocketdyne, which became L3Harris' fourth business segment after the USD4.7 billion purchase closed on 28 July. He replaces Eileen Drake, who was the CEO of Aerojet Rocketdyne before the acquisition. An L3Harris spokesperson declined to say why the leadership change was made.

Aerojet Rocketdyne employs about 5,000 people, and its products are used in missiles and launch vehicles. L3Harris said the acquisition, which it first disclosed in December 2022, will diversify its portfolio. Its other three business segments are Communication Systems, Integrated Mission Systems, and Space and Airborne Systems. Drake said in December that Aerojet Rocketdyne would gain access to “substantial expertise and resources” by joining a larger company like L3Harris.

The closing of the Aerojet Rocketdyne deal came two days after L3Harris announced that anti-trust regulators had decided not to block the transaction.

Aerojet Rocketdyne tests a solid rocket motor it developed for the US Air Force Research Laboratory. (Aerojet Rocketdyne)

US defence contractor L3Harris Technologies has installed a new leader at Aerojet Rocketdyne following its acquisition of the California-based propulsion manufacturer.

Ross Niebergall, former chief technology officer at L3Harris, has been appointed president of Aerojet Rocketdyne, which became L3Harris' fourth business segment after the USD4.7 billion purchase closed on 28 July. He replaces Eileen Drake, who was the CEO of Aerojet Rocketdyne before the acquisition. An L3Harris spokesperson declined to say why the leadership change was made.

Aerojet Rocketdyne employs about 5,000 people, and its products are used in missiles and launch vehicles. L3Harris said the acquisition, which it first disclosed in December 2022, will diversify its portfolio. Its other three business segments are Communication Systems, Integrated Mission Systems, and Space and Airborne Systems. Drake said in December that Aerojet Rocketdyne would gain access to “substantial expertise and resources” by joining a larger company like L3Harris.

The closing of the Aerojet Rocketdyne deal came two days after L3Harris announced that anti-trust regulators had decided not to block the transaction.

Aerojet Rocketdyne tests a solid rocket motor it developed for the US Air Force Research Laboratory. (Aerojet Rocketdyne)

US defence contractor L3Harris Technologies has installed a new leader at Aerojet Rocketdyne following its acquisition of the California-based propulsion manufacturer.

Ross Niebergall, former chief technology officer at L3Harris, has been appointed president of Aerojet Rocketdyne, which became L3Harris' fourth business segment after the USD4.7 billion purchase closed on 28 July. He replaces Eileen Drake, who was the CEO of Aerojet Rocketdyne before the acquisition. An L3Harris spokesperson declined to say why the leadership change was made.

Aerojet Rocketdyne employs about 5,000 people, and its products are used in missiles and launch vehicles. L3Harris said the acquisition, which it first disclosed in December 2022, will diversify its portfolio. Its other three business segments are Communication Systems, Integrated Mission Systems, and Space and Airborne Systems. Drake said in December that Aerojet Rocketdyne would gain access to “substantial expertise and resources” by joining a larger company like L3Harris.

The closing of the Aerojet Rocketdyne deal came two days after L3Harris announced that anti-trust regulators had decided not to block the transaction.

Aerojet Rocketdyne tests a solid rocket motor it developed for the US Air Force Research Laboratory. (Aerojet Rocketdyne)

US defence contractor L3Harris Technologies has installed a new leader at Aerojet Rocketdyne following its acquisition of the California-based propulsion manufacturer.

Ross Niebergall, former chief technology officer at L3Harris, has been appointed president of Aerojet Rocketdyne, which became L3Harris' fourth business segment after the USD4.7 billion purchase closed on 28 July. He replaces Eileen Drake, who was the CEO of Aerojet Rocketdyne before the acquisition. An L3Harris spokesperson declined to say why the leadership change was made.

Aerojet Rocketdyne employs about 5,000 people, and its products are used in missiles and launch vehicles. L3Harris said the acquisition, which it first disclosed in December 2022, will diversify its portfolio. Its other three business segments are Communication Systems, Integrated Mission Systems, and Space and Airborne Systems. Drake said in December that Aerojet Rocketdyne would gain access to “substantial expertise and resources” by joining a larger company like L3Harris.

The closing of the Aerojet Rocketdyne deal came two days after L3Harris announced that anti-trust regulators had decided not to block the transaction.

Aerojet Rocketdyne tests a solid rocket motor it developed for the US Air Force Research Laboratory. (Aerojet Rocketdyne)

US defence contractor L3Harris Technologies has installed a new leader at Aerojet Rocketdyne following its acquisition of the California-based propulsion manufacturer.

Ross Niebergall, former chief technology officer at L3Harris, has been appointed president of Aerojet Rocketdyne, which became L3Harris' fourth business segment after the USD4.7 billion purchase closed on 28 July. He replaces Eileen Drake, who was the CEO of Aerojet Rocketdyne before the acquisition. An L3Harris spokesperson declined to say why the leadership change was made.

Aerojet Rocketdyne employs about 5,000 people, and its products are used in missiles and launch vehicles. L3Harris said the acquisition, which it first disclosed in December 2022, will diversify its portfolio. Its other three business segments are Communication Systems, Integrated Mission Systems, and Space and Airborne Systems. Drake said in December that Aerojet Rocketdyne would gain access to “substantial expertise and resources” by joining a larger company like L3Harris.

The closing of the Aerojet Rocketdyne deal came two days after L3Harris announced that anti-trust regulators had decided not to block the transaction.

Aerojet Rocketdyne tests a solid rocket motor it developed for the US Air Force Research Laboratory. (Aerojet Rocketdyne)

US defence contractor L3Harris Technologies has installed a new leader at Aerojet Rocketdyne following its acquisition of the California-based propulsion manufacturer.

Ross Niebergall, former chief technology officer at L3Harris, has been appointed president of Aerojet Rocketdyne, which became L3Harris' fourth business segment after the USD4.7 billion purchase closed on 28 July. He replaces Eileen Drake, who was the CEO of Aerojet Rocketdyne before the acquisition. An L3Harris spokesperson declined to say why the leadership change was made.

Aerojet Rocketdyne employs about 5,000 people, and its products are used in missiles and launch vehicles. L3Harris said the acquisition, which it first disclosed in December 2022, will diversify its portfolio. Its other three business segments are Communication Systems, Integrated Mission Systems, and Space and Airborne Systems. Drake said in December that Aerojet Rocketdyne would gain access to “substantial expertise and resources” by joining a larger company like L3Harris.

The closing of the Aerojet Rocketdyne deal came two days after L3Harris announced that anti-trust regulators had decided not to block the transaction.