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March 4, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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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R&D

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...

February 25, 2026
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R&D

US Army Moves Ahead With Black Hawk Modernization Program Extending Service Life Past 2050

The US Army is exploring options to commercially modernize its UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, seeking industry input on how best to extend the fleet’s service life beyond mid-century. According...

February 25, 2026
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BAE Systems Reaches Milestone With 100,000 APKWS Laser-Guidance Units Supplied

BAE Systems has reached a key production benchmark with the delivery of its 100,000th Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guidance kit. In continuous full-rate production for more than...

February 24, 2026
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GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Win USAF Deal for Disposable Loyal Wingman Powerplant

The United States Air Force has selected GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions for a $12.4 million contract to create an advanced expendable propulsion system for small...