Ford Aerospace
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Ford Aerospace was the aerospace and defense division of Ford Motor Company. It was based in Dearborn, Michigan and was active from 1956 (originally as Philco and then Philco Ford) through 1990, when it was sold to the Loral Corporation. Major divisions were located in Palo Alto CA (Space Systems Division), San Jose CA (Western Development Laboratories) and Newport Beach (Aeronutronic Division). Other operations were located in a number of other states around the United States.
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Company type | Subsidiary |
Industry | Aerospace, military |
Founded | 1956 |
Defunct | 1990; 34 years ago (1990) |
Fate | Sold to Loral Corporation |
Headquarters | Dearborn, Michigan, US |
Products | Missiles, targeting pods |
Parent | Ford Motor Company |
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