Statements (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Company
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
Acquired_by_Melrose_Industries_in_2018
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| gptkbp:awards |
Various industry awards
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| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:Oshkosh_Corporation
gptkb:BAE_Systems gptkb:General_Dynamics gptkb:Thales_Group Rheinmetall |
| gptkbp:employees |
Approximately 6,000
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| gptkbp:founded |
1759
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Redditch,_England
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
GKN Land Systems
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| gptkbp:industry |
Defense
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| gptkbp:keyIssues |
Advanced materials
Augmented reality applications Intelligent transportation systems Advanced propulsion systems Human factors engineering Command and control systems Energy efficiency technologies Rapid prototyping techniques Cybersecurity solutions Simulation and training systems Autonomous systems development Artificial intelligence in defense Weapon systems integration Smart logistics solutions Integrated logistics support Data analytics for military applications Logistics support systems Electronics and sensors Survivability systems Integrated command and control systems Training and simulation technologies 3D printing in defense manufacturing Armored vehicle technology Ballistic protection systems Counter-IED technologies Counter-drone technologies Hybrid and electric vehicle technologies Maintenance and repair technologies Networked warfare solutions Resilience engineering Software development for defense applications Sustainability in defense manufacturing System of systems engineering Vehicle design and prototyping Vehicle mobility systems Virtual reality for training Modular_vehicle_design |
| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:David_Williams
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
gptkb:Ajax_armored_fighting_vehicle
Husky vehicle Wolfhound vehicle Mastiff armored vehicle FRES_(Future_Rapid_Effect_System) |
| gptkbp:parentCompany |
gptkb:GKN_plc
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
Various defense contractors
|
| gptkbp:products |
Military vehicles
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| gptkbp:region |
Worldwide
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| gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment |
Defense technology
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| gptkbp:revenue |
£1.5 billion (2017)
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| gptkbp:services |
Engineering services
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| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:GKN_Aerospace
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| gptkbp:sustainabilityInitiatives |
Environmental impact reduction
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| gptkbp:website |
www.gkn.com
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