"Expanding our government services capabilities and service offerings into more profitable and complementary market segments is a key part of KBR's growth strategy," said KBR chief executive Stuart Bradie.

Wyle provides specialised engineering, as well as professional, scientific and technical services primarily to the US Department of Defence, Nasa and other federal agencies.

Its expertise includes systems and sustainment engineering, programme and acquisition management, life science research, space medical operations, information technology and the testing and evaluation of aircraft, advanced systems and networks.

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