The addition of SciTec’s full-stack software and big data processing capabilities expands Firefly’s responsive launch, land, and orbit mission services for space and defence customers

Firefly’s purchase of SciTec is a US$855 million leap into defence data dominance

October 6, 2025

Firefly Aerospace has agreed to acquire SciTec for about US$855 million. The deal combines US$300 million in cash with US$555 million in Firefly shares, issued at US$50 per share. SciTec brings advanced software analytics, remote sensing, and multi-phenomenology data skills. These capabilities support missile warning, surveillance, reconnaissance, and space domain awareness. They also include autonomous

Nav-Aids supply Black Hawk ground support testing equipment to U.S. Army

CCC secures U.S. DoD contract for Nav-Aids’ pressure test adapters

October 2, 2025

CCC has announced a contract award from the United States Department of Defense (U.S. DoD) for pressure test adapters. The adapters, manufactured by Nav-Aids, will support U.S. Army maintenance crews working on Black Hawk helicopters. These adapters will allow crews to safely connect test equipment, check for leaks, confirm pressure stability, and assess system health.

Sikorsky wins US$10.9bn contract for Marine Corps heavy-lift helicopters

September 29, 2025

Sikorsky, part of Lockheed Martin, has secured a US$10.855 billion contract from the US Navy to build up to 99 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for the US Marine Corps, the largest order so far for the aircraft. The five-year agreement, running from 2029 to 2034, is designed to ensure steady deliveries of the Marine Corps’

Boeing to relocate Super Hornet Service Life Modification work

September 25, 2025

As part of Boeing’s expansion and transition plans to support future programmes, the company has announced it will relocate its F/A-18 Super Hornet Service Life Modification (SLM) work out of the St. Louis region, with operations there scheduled to conclude in 2027. Boeing is currently assessing multiple sites for the transfer of this work, with

P&W has completed critical engine testing for Collaborative Combat Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney advances turbofan technology for future Combat Aircraft

September 25, 2025

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has successfully completed a critical round of testing on its small turbofan engine family, paving the way for integration into next-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The tests confirmed that thrust levels on these engines can be significantly increased, strengthening their suitability for advanced military applications. The turbofan family, originally designed for

Boeing Defense, Space & Security partners with Palantir

Boeing and Palantir strengthen defence collaboration

September 24, 2025

Boeing and Palantir announced a new partnership at the annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference. The two companies will work together to integrate artificial intelligence across Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) operations. The move highlights the growing role of AI in the defence industry and the demand for faster, smarter production systems. BDS will

The U.S. Air Force has taken delivery of its ninth Global aircraft

Bombardier Defense delivers ninth Global aircraft to U.S. Air Force

September 23, 2025

Bombardier Defense has announced the delivery of its ninth Bombardier Global aircraft to the United States Air Force (USAF). The handover took place earlier this month at Hanscom Air Force Base. The event marked the continuation of a long and successful partnership between Bombardier and the USAF. The aircraft joins the USAF’s Battlefield Airborne Communications

Lockheed Martin demonstrates the realistic training environment and mission capabilities of the F-16 Block 70 full mission simulator © Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin to upgrade South Korea’s F-16 flight simulators

September 22, 2025

Lockheed Martin has announced a major upgrade to the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-16 Block 52 flight simulators. The modernisation reflects the advanced capabilities of the upgraded F-16 Viper (F-16V) aircraft and will provide highly realistic simulated environments to help pilots train as they fly. “Maximum accuracy and realism in ground-based flight training

Embraer has revealed a bold new visual identity for its KC-390 Millennium demonstrator aircraft

Embraer unveils striking new livery for KC-390 Millennium

September 22, 2025

Embraer has revealed a bold new visual identity for its KC-390 Millennium demonstrator aircraft during an event at GOL Aerotech’s facilities in Confins, Minas Gerais. This redesign underscores the programme’s strong momentum and reflects the tactical transport aircraft’s defining qualities of speed, agility, durability, reliability, technology and efficiency. Bosco da Costa Júnior, President and CEO

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Boeing establishes new engineering facility at Embry-Riddle

September 12, 2025

Boeing has opened its new Engineering Centre within the Cici & Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park. The facility is now fully operational, reinforcing the company’s commitment to the region. “This day represents an important milestone for Boeing, Embry‑Riddle and the broader Daytona Beach community,” said Dan Gillian, vice

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