Viavi acquires Cobham’s testing unit for $455 million

Viavi Solutions has announced plans to acquire Cobham’s test and measurement assets for $455 million, to augment its network services offering.
Cobham has not had an easy ride in recent months, promising to divest assets as a means to reduce debt, and it would appear Viavi is more than willing to help. Bringing Cobham’s test and measurement business would expand Viavi’s footprint into military, public safety and avionics test markets while also strengthening its position in the