# BAE Systems acquires Pulse Power and Measurement

BAE Systems has acquired Pulse Power and Measurement (PPM), a developer of RF and fiber optic products for satellite, broadcast, defense, and commercial markets. PPM will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of BAE Systems.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-03-04
- Where: Shrivenham, United Kingdom
- Status: completed
- Products: RF and fiber optic systems, power electronics, telemetry equipment
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [BAE Systems](https://endata.com/companies/4538.md) (acquirer)
- [Pulse Power and Measurement](https://endata.com/companies/53646.md) (target)

## Sources

- [ppmtest.com](https://ppmtest.com/bae-systems-acquires-pulse-power-and-measurement/), 2021-03-04: "Pulse Power and Measurement and BAE Systems are an excellent fit; both companies have superb technology credentials, thrive on innovation and work closely with military and government customers to deliver pioneering technology-based solutions."
- [evolutioncbs.co.uk](https://www.evolutioncbs.co.uk/news-article/pulse-power-and-measurement-limited-acquired-by-bae-systems/), 2021-03-04: "The culture, innovation, and process synergies between the two companies is highly complementary and I look forward to seeing great things to come from the PPM team as part of the BAE Systems business."
- [interferencetechnology.com](https://interferencetechnology.com/bae-systems-acquires-pulse-power-and-measurement/), 2021-04-08: "Pulse Power and Measurement (PPM) – of which PPM Test is a business division – and BAE Systems have announced that BAE Systems has acquired PPM."

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