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March 5, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

R4-Integration Secures $74M Contract to Upgrade USAF HC-130J BLOS Capability

The US Air Force has granted a $74-million contract to R4‑Integration to integrate Ku/Ka beyond line-of-sight communication systems across 39 HC‑130J Combat King II aircraft. Through the firm-fixed-price agreement,...

March 5, 2026
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R&D

US Air Force Plans Multi-Channel Radio Upgrade for HH-60W Rescue Helicopters

The US Air Force intends to modernize the communications system on its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search-and-rescue helicopters by replacing the existing Link-16 TacNet Tactical Radio with a...

March 4, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Secures $1.9B Deal for C-130J Super Hercules Training Systems

Lockheed Martin has secured a contract valued at up to $1.9 billion to maintain and expand training systems supporting the C-130J Super Hercules fleet operated by the United States...

March 4, 2026
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Northrop Grumman Wins $225M Contract for United States Navy E-130J Training System Development

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $225-million contract modification to develop advanced training systems and courseware for the U.S. Navy’s E-130J aircraft as part of the service’s Take Charge...

March 4, 2026
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New Product Launches

BAE Systems Introduces “Silver Link” Network for Next-Generation Fighter Communications

BAE Systems is advancing airborne connectivity for future combat aircraft with the launch of Silver Link, a conformal antenna engineered for secure in-flight communications. The antenna is compatible with...

March 3, 2026
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PBS Aerospace Secures Long-Term Engine Contract for US Military Projects

PBS Aerospace has signed a long-term subcontract worth “several tens of millions of dollars” with Zone 5 Technologies Inc., an unmanned systems developer, to advance US military propulsion programs....

March 2, 2026
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Rolls-Royce completes major milestone testing of F130 engines for B-52J fleet

Rolls-Royce has wrapped up altitude and operability trials of the F130 engine, advancing the modernization program for the US Air Force’s B-52J Stratofortress. The new engine will succeed the...

March 2, 2026
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Norway, UK formalize helicopter partnership to strengthen joint naval presence in Arctic region

The governments of Norway and the UK have concluded a cooperation pact enabling Royal Navy helicopters to embark aboard Norwegian naval vessels and operate from Norwegian military facilities. The...

February 28, 2026
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Britain Prepares $1.3B Military Helicopter Contract for Leonardo

The Government of the United Kingdom is poised to grant Leonardo a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) contract for 23 medium-lift military helicopters, a source familiar with the matter told...

February 26, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Pratt & Whitney Announces $200 Million Expansion at Georgia Engine Facility

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney is committing $200 million to expand its Columbus, Georgia, production facility, strengthening capacity for both defense and commercial propulsion systems. The project includes adding...