NI firms making military components

Companies producing military-related technology in Northern Ireland (number of employees in brackets):

Companies producing military-related technology in Northern Ireland (number of employees in brackets):

John Huddleson Engineering, Newtownards (40), makes components for aerospace, defence and other high-tech industries;

TRW, Lucas Aerospace, Belfast (62), produces software systems for civil and military aircraft;

Spirent Systems, Belfast (52), makes software for the aviation industry;

Langford Lodge Engineering, Co Antrim (260), makes aircraft components, including ejector seats, for military aircraft;

BCO Technologies, Belfast (86), produces semiconductor components and other items used in the aerospace industry;

Short Bros Aerospace, Belfast (6,000), provides technical services, aircraft maintenance and pilot training to business, regional airline and military customers;

Shorts Missile Systems, Belfast (521), makes and assembles missiles for export;

Raytheon Systems, Derry (40), develops software for military and civilian application.

(Source: AFrI report What Price Peace?)

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