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Vantor, the leading provider of unified spatial intelligence from space to ground, has been awarded its third National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Luno contract to provide NGA and other U.S. Government agencies automated, near real-time orbital intelligence of high-interest objects in space. Under the $2.3 million contract, Vantor will utilize its high-resolution imagery of space objects, also known as non-Earth Imagery (NEI), to deliver intelligence on priority objects in

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a $3.8 billion contract modification for lots 18-19 of the F135 engine, which powers all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II. This modification definitizes lot 18 F135 propulsion system production, as well as provides for the production of F135 propulsion systems in support of lot 19 F-35 aircraft production. The total value of the F135 lots 18-19 contract awarded to Pratt & Whitney is $6.6 billion.

SAFE Structure Design, a U.S.-based defense and engineering manufacturing company specializing in mission-critical support equipment and specialized operational platforms, announced today the successful design, engineering, and manufacturing of a custom rescue and inspection vessel for the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) supporting operations at Shenango Dam in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The purpose-built rescue boat was developed to assist Corps personnel responsibl

Advent, a leading global private equity investor, today announces a commitment to invest up to $1 billion in next-generation defense technology companies. The commitment builds on Advent’s long-established investment strategy in the defense sector, where it has consistently backed businesses supporting national security priorities. The firm’s approach reflects a sustained focus on identifying and scaling technologies that are critical to maintaining a strategic edge, inc

Advent, a leading global private equity investor, today announces a commitment to invest up to $1 billion in next-generation defense technology companies. The commitment builds on Advent’s long-established investment strategy in the defense sector, where it has consistently backed businesses supporting national security priorities. The firm’s approach reflects a sustained focus on identifying and scaling technologies that are critical to maintaining a strategic edge, inc

As global defense and aerospace sectors face increasing geopolitical uncertainty, accelerating innovation cycles, and heightened pressure to deliver capability on time and on budget, effective project portfolio management (PPM) is more critical than ever. The Marcus Evans Project & Portfolio Management for Aerospace

NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU), a dual-use Defense & Security platform company focused on non-kinetic effects, directed-energy technologies, electronic warfare and software-orchestrated defense systems, today announced the activation of Phase I execution under its previously announced joint venture between its wholly owned subsidiary Nuburu Defense LLC and Maddox Defense Incorporated, marking a key step in the Company’s strategic expansion into U.S.-based defense manufacturing a

SAFE Structure Designs, an American defense engineering and manufacturing company specializing in mission-critical military support equipment, announced the successful design and delivery of a custom aviation maintenance tooling suite supporting the United States Army's next-generation Boeing CH 47 Chinook Block II helicopter fleet. The project required the development of specialized tooling used by Army aviation maintenance teams to safely remove, inspect, pressure-test, and re

Skydio, the largest U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in flying robots, announced yesterday a $52+ million order for over 2,500 X10D drones from the U.S. Army. The order is the largest small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) procurement from a single manufacturer in the Army's history and moved from bid to award in less than 72 hours. "This order reflects the decisive role small autonomous systems now play in modern conflict and the Army's commitment to putting tho

Keel Holdings, LLC ("Keel"), an advanced manufacturing leader for the U.S. Navy and broader defense applications for naval, land and space applications, in partnership with Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR), today announced a major collaboration supporting the United States Navy’s ShipOS initiative, a program designed to transform America’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) through advanced artificial intelligence and data integration. As one of the nuclea

The National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska (NU) has received a $500 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) to deliver innovative research and development solutions that keep U.S. forces safe and maintain America's technological edge through rapid-response research capabilities. With this contract, NSRI also retains its designation from the U.S. Department of War (DOW) as a Univ

Teledyne e2v is pleased to announce the start of full production of its 16GB DDR4-X1 Flight Model (FM), expanding its portfolio of high-density, radiation-tolerant memory solutions for space applications. The new device is designed to support the growing processing and data storage requirements of AI-enabled satellites, large constellations, broadband Internet-from-Space, Direct-to-Device services, and optical inter-satellite communications. By combining high memory density, radiati

Cornerstone Consulting Organization (CCO), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, has launched an initiative designed to help manufacturers accelerate production and strengthen the U.S. defense supply chain. Manufacturers across the defense sector are facing growing challenges, including skilled labor shortages, production bottlenecks, rising scrap and rework costs, and training delays that prevent new hires from reaching full productivity quickly.

Heven AeroTech, a U.S.-based pioneer of hydrogen-powered, long-endurance unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has been awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) by the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal in support of the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Office. Effective January 2026, the BOA establishes a contract vehicle enabling Army units to procure Heven's Z1 hydrogen-powered UAS and associated hydrogen generation systems through a streamlined acquisitio

Sustainment planners facing contested environments don't just need better data, they need the ability to predict what's coming and analyze options faster than the situation changes. Gallatin AI announced today it has been awarded a contract under the Army Applications Laboratory's PORTAL (Predict, Optimize, Recommend, and Track for Adaptive Logistics) Direct to Phase II SBIR to develop its Navigator platform for Army units operating at multiple echelons. The 18-month Pha