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MightyFly Closes $10M Financing to Scale Autonomous Hybrid eVTOL Aircraft for Expedited Logistics and Defense
Aerospace & DefenseFinancing

MightyFly Closes $10M Financing to Scale Autonomous Hybrid eVTOL Aircraft for Expedited Logistics and Defense

February 25, 2026 2:20 PM

MightyFly, an autonomous air logistics company building hybrid eVTOL cargo aircraft for expedited deliveries, announced today it has closed $10 million in funding from investors including Draper Associates, At One Ventures, and 500 Global. This brings MightyFly's total funding to $15 million to date.MightyFly is developing a dual-use autonomous eVTOL platform purpose-built for middle-mile and last-mile B2B and defense expedited logistics, with...

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Glenda Barfell to Join EX1 Holding Company Board of Advisors
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Glenda Barfell to Join EX1 Holding Company Board of Advisors

February 25, 2026 12:15 PM

Executive 1 Holding Company announced today that Glenda Barfell, M.S. has joined its Board of Advisors, supporting EX1's family of companies, including CORAS.ai and HumanTouch, as they deliver secure, mission-focused Agentic AI, decision dominance, and digital modernization for federal and commercial customers. "Glenda has led at the enterprise scale where governance, acquisition rigor, and operational execution must move in lockstep," said Moe...

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American DeepTech Announces New Investment Focus on UAP Reverse Engineering Following Historic Federal Disclosure
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American DeepTech Announces New Investment Focus on UAP Reverse Engineering Following Historic Federal Disclosure

February 24, 2026 4:50 PM

Following accelerated commitments by the U.S. government toward Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) transparency, deep tech and AI investment firm American DeepTech today announced a major strategic initiative to fund, develop, and commercialize UAP-derived and UAP-inspired technologies.Recent bipartisan transparency efforts, including President Trump directing the government to disclose UAP and alien information, ongoing Congressional...

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Velocity One Completes Acquisition of Kaney Aerospace
Aerospace & DefenseMergers and Acquisitions

Velocity One Completes Acquisition of Kaney Aerospace

February 24, 2026 2:45 PM

Velocity One, an aerospace and defense platform backed by Charlesbank Capital Partners, acquired Kaney Aerospace today.Headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, Kaney Aerospace specializes in electromechanical actuation, motion control, and advanced power solutions for aerospace and medical applications. Its products, including autopilot actuation systems, advanced and efficient electrical controls, and system integration and test, fly in commercial...

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PBS Aerospace Announces Subcontract Agreement with Zone 5 Technologies
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PBS Aerospace Announces Subcontract Agreement with Zone 5 Technologies

February 24, 2026 9:31 AM

PBS Aerospace, the leading manufacturer of precision-made turbojet engines purpose-built for the modern battlefield, today announced it has signed a significant subcontract agreement with Zone 5 Technologies, Inc. The agreement is valued at several tens of millions of dollars.The multi-year subcontract supports PBS Aerospace's U.S. manufacturing operations for precision-made turbojet engines serving defense applications."This agreement...

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MicroVision Business Update and Fireside Chat on February 25, 2026
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MicroVision Business Update and Fireside Chat on February 25, 2026

February 24, 2026 9:05 AM

MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a technology pioneer delivering advanced perception solutions in autonomy and mobility, today announced a video-enabled business update and fireside chat on February 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET with Glen DeVos, MicroVision's Chief Executive Officer.Having completed two strategic acquisitions in the first two months of 2026, the February 25 event offers the Company's shareholders, partners, and industry stakeholders...

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MicroVision Enhances Financial Position to Accelerate Benefits of Acquisitions
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

MicroVision Enhances Financial Position to Accelerate Benefits of Acquisitions

February 24, 2026 8:50 AM

MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a technology pioneer delivering advanced perception solutions in autonomy and mobility, today announced that it had enhanced its financial position by issuing senior secured convertible notes in the aggregate principal amount of $43.0 million, which defer existing repayment obligations and fortify the Company's balance sheet, thus supporting acceleration of acquisition synergies."We were pleased to work with our...

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GA-ASI Develops Long-Range Weapons Capabilities for MQ-9B
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GA-ASI Develops Long-Range Weapons Capabilities for MQ-9B

February 23, 2026 7:10 AM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is developing the addition of long-range standoff weapons to its top-of-the-line MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian®. Demand continues from naval and air warfighters for platforms that can hold targets at risk from great ranges, especially over the expanses of air and water in the Western Pacific. That's why GA-ASI engineers have begun the work of adapting MQ-9B's payload, stability, range...

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GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate Manned-Unmanned Teaming With F-22 and MQ-20 In Joint Autonomy Exercise
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate Manned-Unmanned Teaming With F-22 and MQ-20 In Joint Autonomy Exercise

February 23, 2026 7:05 AM

In collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted its latest demonstration performing an autonomous mission out of Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California using its MQ-20 Avenger® unmanned jet and an F-22 Raptor equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software. The test, which showcased Manned-Unmanned Teaming between the F-22 and MQ-20, leveraged autonomy and the...

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GA-ASI Announces YFQ-42A Dark Merlin
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

GA-ASI Announces YFQ-42A Dark Merlin

February 23, 2026 7:00 AM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is giving its U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft a new name: YFQ-42A Dark Merlin. Dark merlins, deadly falcons known for their black feathers and devouring of other falcons as prey, often collaborate in groups for maximum effect against their targets. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology describes the merlin as a "small, fierce falcon that uses surprise attacks" to bring down its prey in...

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OTC Markets Group Welcomes IEH Corporation to OTCQX
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OTC Markets Group Welcomes IEH Corporation to OTCQX

February 20, 2026 10:10 AM

OTC Markets Group Inc., operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced IEH Corporation (OTCQX:IEHC), a producer of high-performance PCB connectors, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. IEH Corporation upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCID™ Basic Market.IEH Corporation begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "IEHC." U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and...

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Cubic Selected to Upgrade Romania's Live Training System with Next-Generation Capabilities
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Cubic Selected to Upgrade Romania's Live Training System with Next-Generation Capabilities

February 19, 2026 9:00 AM

Cubic Defense, a recognized leader in live, virtual and constructive (LVC) ground training, has received an award from the United States Army, Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threats (CPE ST3) to support the Romanian Armed Forces' existing live training system (LTS). This effort will modernize Romania's existing live training capabilities while strengthening NATO readiness on Europe's eastern flank."Our team is proud...

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HEICO Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Conference Call
Aerospace & DefenseEarnings

HEICO Corporation Announces Regular Quarterly Conference Call

February 19, 2026 8:30 AM

On February 25, 2026, after the NYSE closing, HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) will release its financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2026. The earnings release will be available through the Internet on the Company's website at https://www.heico.com.In order to assist interested parties in scheduling their participation in HEICO teleconferences, the Company issues advance notices of conference calls.HEICO will hold a...

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Vietnam Airlines Unveils Major Fleet Expansion with Up to US$ 8.1 Billion Order for 50 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

Vietnam Airlines Unveils Major Fleet Expansion with Up to US$ 8.1 Billion Order for 50 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft

February 18, 2026 10:01 PM

Vietnam Airlines, the National Flag Carrier of Vietnam, signed an agreement to purchase 50 Boeing 737-8 narrow-body aircraft in Washington, D.C. (USA), in the presence of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and Vietnamese officials as part of his visit to the United States to attend the Board of Peace. On the sidelines of the signing ceremony, the airline's leadership also met with Boeing to...

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Spexi Orthomosaic Drone Imagery Now Available on the SkyWatch Platform
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

Spexi Orthomosaic Drone Imagery Now Available on the SkyWatch Platform

February 17, 2026 10:00 AM

SkyWatch today announced that Spexi's high-precision orthomosaic drone imagery is now available directly through the SkyWatch platform, giving customers seamless access to ultra-high-resolution, standardized drone data for mapping, measurement, and regional analysis. With this initial launch, SkyWatch users can access Spexi's stitched, orthorectified top-down orthomosaic imagery across North America purpose-built for overlays, planning, and...

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Stabilis Solutions Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2025 Results, Provides Business Update
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Stabilis Solutions Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2025 Results, Provides Business Update

February 17, 2026 8:30 AM

Stabilis Solutions, Inc., ("Stabilis" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:SLNG), a leading provider of clean energy production, storage, and delivery solutions, today announced preliminary fourth quarter 2025 results and issued an update on recent strategic milestones, including the award of a historic, multi-year take-or-pay LNG supply agreement with an estimated contract value of $200 million, commencing in 2027.PRELIMINARY FOURTH QUARTER 2025...

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The New Ariane 64 with 4 P120C Boosters Successfully Launches Amazon Leo Satellites
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

The New Ariane 64 with 4 P120C Boosters Successfully Launches Amazon Leo Satellites

February 13, 2026 3:45 AM

The European launcher Ariane 6 successfully completed its flight from French Guiana, placing 32 satellites into orbit.For the first time, the rocket used four P120C solid-propellant boosters, developed by Europropulsion - a joint venture between Avio and ArianeGroup - which operated flawlessly for about 134 seconds.The four-booster configuration allows Ariane 6 to double its performance compared to the two-booster version, marking an important...

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GA-ASI Achieves New Milestone With Semi-Autonomous CCA Flight
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

GA-ASI Achieves New Milestone With Semi-Autonomous CCA Flight

February 12, 2026 3:55 PM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) passed a new milestone this month, successfully integrating 3rd-party mission autonomy into the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft to conduct its first semi-autonomous airborne mission.For this test, GA-ASI used mission autonomy software supplied by Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, to fly the new YFQ-42A CCA, designed and developed by GA-ASI for the U.S. Air Force. The Sidekick...

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Loar Holdings Inc. Announces Date and Time for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call
Aerospace & DefenseEarnings

Loar Holdings Inc. Announces Date and Time for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call

February 12, 2026 8:30 AM

Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR), will report Q4 and Full Year 2025 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, February 26, 2026.A conference call will follow at 10:30a.m., Eastern Time. To participate in the call telephonically please dial +1 877-407-0670 / +1 215-268-9902. International participants can find a list of toll-free numbers here. A live audio webcast will also be available at the following link as well as through the Investor...

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U.S. Marine Corps Selects GA-ASI for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

U.S. Marine Corps Selects GA-ASI for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program

February 10, 2026 3:00 PM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was competitively selected by the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) for evaluation in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft (MUX TACAIR) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. The agreement integrates GA-ASI's expertise in autonomy and uncrewed aircraft systems with a government-provided mission package, usingthe YFQ-42A platform as a surrogate to evaluate...

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