Press Releases

Sev1Tech, a leader in providing information technology (IT), engineering, program management, C5ISR and cybersecurity systems integration and support services, was awarded a $262 million contract by the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office, Command, Control and Communications Network. Under the contract Sev1Tech will provide continued support for Army tactical radio systems, including seamless deployment, sustainment and training. Over the next five years, Sev1Tech’s C5I

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced a number of upgrades to its Black Hornet® 4 Personal Reconnaissance System to further boost operational effectiveness for warfighters. The enhanced features are being showcased at the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week annual conference at the Tampa Convention Center, May 6 to May 8. In development over the past year, the series of improvements include a 50% increase in Black Hornet’s radio

Raytheon, an RTX  business, successfully demonstrated the Air Space Total Awareness for Rapid Tactical Execution, or ASTARTE, system's ability to integrate with multiple military command and control systems during Project Convergence Capstone 5. Developed by a team of technologists led by Raytheon Advanced Technology, ASTARTE enhances airspace operations and deconfliction in highly congested battlespaces. The software automates the ability to provide a real-time common oper

Leidos will modernize and operate information technology systems for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) enterprise that will help the agency deter, prevent and prevail against emerging threats around the world.  As part of this IT transformation, Leidos will support DTRA's advance toward a Zero Trust cybersecurity posture. Through a recently awarded $205 million contract, Leidos will use artificial intelligence technologies to accelerate DTRA's progress toward m

NUBURU, Inc., a pioneering leader in high-power blue laser technology is proud to announce the initiation of a strategic working group dedicated to revitalizing its Blue-Laser Business Unit. This initiative is set to redefine the company’s approach to leveraging laser technology within the defense sector, promising to enhance NUBURU's market position. In alignment with the Joint-Pursuit Agreement recently signed with a defense-tech company, NUBURU aims to deploy vertical a

Gentex Corporation announced at SOF Week in Tampa, FL the public release of its next-generation Ops-Core® FAST® SF Headborne System. A global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel, Gentex first introduced the FAST SF helmet in 2017, setting the standard for light weight, comfort, stability, and protection. Adopted as the USSOCOM FTHS helmet system, it quickly became the choice of top-tier cu

CHAOS Industries, a technology company building the next generation of defense and national security systems, today announced that it has raised $275 Million in Series C funding to support the next phase of its commercial growth and development. The Series C was led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and co-led by Accel, with participation from StepStone Group, Overmatch Ventures, Tru Arrow Partners, and Valor Equity Partners. Proceeds will be used to enhance the performan

RTX, a business segment of Raytheon, recognized Applied Aerospace as one of its top performing industry suppliers. Applied Aerospace is a proven manufacturer of composite, metallic, and polymer solutions for commercial and military spacecraft, aircraft, and ground-based systems, and has been serving business segments of Raytheon as a supplier for over 20 years. Each year, as part of the RTX Performance+ Program, key suppliers are selected for their outstanding performance, contribut

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory's Rocket Propulsion Division at Edwards AFB, Calif., has awarded Ursa Major a $28,565,857 firm-fixed price contract for responsive space, hypersonic, and on-orbit propulsion. This new contract will follow-on work completed to mature advanced liquid rocket engines and will culminate in a flight demonstration. "Under this contract, Ursa Major serves as the lead integrator for a tactical flight demonstrator that will prove the ability to

AeroVironment, Inc. announced today the successful completion of the transaction between AeroVironment, Inc. and BlueHalo, LLC (“BlueHalo”), advancing its position as a global defense technology leader with integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. “We are excited to complete the acquisition of BlueHalo and move forward as an even stronger and more unified AV that provides the scale, talent, and technology needed to lead in the most critical

Quantum Computing Inc., an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, today announced that the Company has been awarded a subcontract with a ceiling value of $406,478 to support the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's ("NASA") Langley Research Center through the development of an innovative quantum computing technique for removal of solar noise from space LIDAR data. QCi received the subcontract award through Analytical Mechanics Associat

Natilus, an aerospace manufacturer of blended-wing-body aircraft, today announced a strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies Inc. to advance the production of sustainable aircraft in the U.S. Through the collaboration, Natilus and Palantir are deploying an AI-based operating system to accelerate the development of innovative approaches to design, engineering and manufacturing and streamline Natilus's operations and strengthen its supply chain. In an era of critically con

AstroNova, Inc., a leading innovator in data visualization technology, today announced that it was awarded a renewed multi-year agreement with a leading defense industry customer to deliver its ToughWriter® flight deck printers and ruggedized ToughSwitch® networking solutions over the next five years. The firm fixed price contract has an expected value of approximately $10 million through December 31, 2029, with $1.7 million of shipments anticipated to be recognized in fiscal 2026.

Nortech Systems Incorporated, a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical products serving the medical, industrial and defense markets, is proud to unveil its newly refreshed brand, “Connections Reimagined.” This revitalized identity reflects a modern, innovative approach to tackling complex challenges across critical industries. The rebrand includes a new logo, mission statement, vision statement, and ta

AEVEX Aerospace is proud to announce its selection by the U.S. Army to participate in the Launched Effects-Short Range (LE-SR) Special User Demonstration (SUD). This initiative is designed to refine the Army's integration of advanced uncrewed systems to enhance battlefield capabilities. During the demonstration, AEVEX will showcase the Atlas Group II launched effect, a lightweight and agile system built for precision missions directly supporting frontline troops. The Atlas syste