Press Releases

Scientific Systems, an industry leader in developing AI-powered autonomy for defense applications announced today the debut of its Vehicle for Expeditionary Naval Over-the-Horizon Missions (VENOM) small Unmanned Surface Vehicle (sUSV.) Designed to address the Navy's operational need for sUSV interceptors, VENOM has effectively demonstrated its seakeeping performance and autonomy behaviors during sea trials and is available now for procurement by the Department of Defense and other governm

PTC today announced at the Reindustrialize Summit 2025 a new Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Startup Program to empower early and growth-stage startups with leading product development tools to help them bring new products and innovations to market faster. To eligible startups, the program offers free access to PTC's software, including its Creo+® software-as-a-service (SaaS) computer-aided design (CAD) solution, Onshape® cloud-native computer-aided design (CAD) and product data

Skydio, the leading Western drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, has been awarded an initial tender totaling 101 million Norwegian Kroner (approximately $9.4M USD) to supply autonomous small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) to the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defence. In partnership with Oskar Pedersen AS, a Norwegian defense and security product supplier, the company has begun delivering X10D systems to the Norwegian Armed Forces.  "Norway has been at th

Kutta Technologies, LLC (Kutta), a trusted leader in safety-critical uncrewed systems software and hardware, announces the launch of the Kutta Tactical Controller 2.0 (KTAC 2.0). The newly upgraded device provides critical enhancements to users' command and control capabilities for uncrewed systems with increased flexibility, reliability, efficiency, and affordability. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern military tactical operations, the KTAC is a common controller that allows

AIRO a global leader in advanced aerospace and defense technologies, today announced plans to expand its U.S. footprint with the addition of a new manufacturing and engineering development facility. This strategic move builds on the success of AIRO’s existing operations and is driven by the growing global demand for AIRO’s flagship product, the RQ-35 ISR Drone. The RQ-35 ISR Drone has rapidly gained international recognition for its reliability, performance, and mission

Continuous Composites (CCI) has been awarded multi-million-dollar funding from the U.S. Air Force as part of a multi-year contract to advance the development of high-performance materials using CF3D® technology. This funding is divided into two phases: The first phase, currently underway, focuses on establishing baseline material properties and a performance validation campaign to benchmark CF3D-produced components against traditional manufacturing methods, such as those used fo

OSI Systems, Inc. today announced that its Security division has been awarded a contract worth approximately $34 million by an international customer. The Company expects to deploy multiple units of its Z Portal® high-throughput inspection system for screening trucks and cargo, as well as its CarView™ InLane Portal for scanning passenger vehicles. These systems are designed for use in many environments, including ports and border crossings. As part of the contract, the Company

The White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), the U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin conducted a critical flight test mission, showcasing the evolving capability of PAC-3 MSE within the PATRIOT system. During the flight test, PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors engaged an Air Breathing Threats (ABTs). The missions used software updates and new seeker algorithm designs for the PAC-3 MSE. These enhanced capabilities enable the PATRIOT system to effectively counter emerging threats

Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and defense aircraft, today announced that the Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems to enhance maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations for the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps. The deal was publicly announced at the Maritime Uncrewed event hosted by the Royal Netherlands Navy in Den Helder, where officials highligh

XTI Aerospace, Inc., a pioneer in xVTOL and powered-lift aircraft solutions, today announced the completion of a propulsion technical familiarization ("Tech Fam") meeting with the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"), another completed step forward in XTI's path to certification of the TriFan 600. The TriFan 600 is XTI's vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) airplane. Engineering experts from XTI Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of XTI, and the FAA reviewe

Maxar Intelligence, the leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights, today announced three new multi-year strategic contracts totaling $204.7 million that will help accelerate sovereign defense and intelligence capabilities and space leadership across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The contracts, which expand on Maxar's two decades-long leadership in the region, are built around Maxar's Direct Access Program (DAP) offering. The MEA customers will have direct a

OSI Systems, Inc. today announced that its Security division received an order valued at approximately $17 million from an international customer for cargo and vehicle inspection systems. The order includes the Eagle® P60 high-energy, drive-through inspection system and the Eagle T60 high-energy trailer-mounted vehicle scanning solution. The Company will also provide installation, training, and multi-year maintenance and support services. OSI Systems’ President and CE

HII announced today that Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) was recently launched into the James River at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division. Shipbuilders transferred the submarine from a construction facility to the floating dry dock, where it was launched and moved by tugboats to a submarine pier at the shipyard for final outfitting, testing and crew certification. “We are committed to increasing submarine construction cadenc

S&K Aerospace, LLC has been awarded a significant contract under the Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Maritime Acquisition Advancement Program, managed by the U.S. Naval Supply Command - Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) in Mechanicsburg, PA. This new opportunity further cements S&K Aerospace’s role as a trusted logistics partner supporting the U.S. Navy’s operational readiness. S&K Aerospace will serve as one of six prime contractors under this Multi

Boeing has successfully delivered the 9th and 10th O3b mPOWER satellites to content and network provider SES, advancing the company's effort to provide global connectivity from space. The satellites, which feature Boeing's fully software-defined payload technology to actively allot power to meet user needs, are en route to Kennedy Space Center, Fla. for a planned launch this summer. "The O3b mPOWER spacecraft are the most capable and flexible commercial satellites to ev