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“$4,000,000 to Smiths Aerospace for Micro-munitions Interface for Tactical Unmanned Systems”

Sponsor:  

Citizen Contributed Data (75% Complete)

Recipient Web Site:  Short Description of Recipient Organization: 
Smiths Aerospace (a subsidiary of Smiths Group) was acquired by GE this year.

From its "About" page:

"GE Aviation, through its Systems division is a leading global provider of innovative solutions to builders and operators of military and civil aircraft, engines and land vehicles, from large transports to fighters,UAVs to armored vehicles, and from helicopters to regional and business jets."
Are Top Personnel Listed on the Site? 
Yes
Is the Project Mentioned on the Site? 
No
Does the Recipient have Federal Contracts? 
Yes
Link to the Recipient's Federal Contracts (Fedspending.org):  Does the Recipient have Federal Grants? 
Yes
Link to the Recipient's Federal Grants (Fedspending.org):  Have employees of the recipient collectively contributed more than $20,000 to candidates for federal office during the current and last election cycle?: 
No
Does a sponsoring member take credit? 
No
Did the recipient hire federal lobbyists? 
Yes
URL of Lobbying Data from OpenSecrets  Research contributed by:
mediamouse

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