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Chromalloy Achieves FAA Approval for V2500 Select 8th Stage Compressor Blade PMA
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

Chromalloy Achieves FAA Approval for V2500 Select 8th Stage Compressor Blade PMA

February 10, 2026 7:30 AM

Chromalloy, a global leader in the aerospace engine aftermarket, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its V2500 Select 8th Stage Compressor Blade, marking a significant expansion of the portfolio of high‑value turbine and compressor airfoil solutions.The V2500 engine family, powering Airbus A320ceo aircraft and select military platforms, represents one of the most widely deployed narrow‑body...

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Constellis Holdings Announces Appointment of Dan Gelston as Chief Executive Officer and Transition of Current-CEO to Executive Advisor Role
Aerospace & DefenseManagement Changes

Constellis Holdings Announces Appointment of Dan Gelston as Chief Executive Officer and Transition of Current-CEO to Executive Advisor Role

February 9, 2026 9:00 AM

Constellis Holdings, LLC ("Constellis") today announced Daniel Gelston has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Terry Ryan, will transition to the role of Executive Vice Chairman, reporting to the Board of Directors. This planned leadership change ensures business continuity while accelerating the organization's next phase of technology-led growth."After a global search for the right...

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IEH Corporation Filed Form 10-Q for Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2025
Aerospace & DefenseEarnings

IEH Corporation Filed Form 10-Q for Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2025

February 6, 2026 4:30 PM

IEH Corporation (OTC:IEHC) today filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the 3rd fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025.Highlights include:3.9% Increase in Revenue as compared to third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025$723,444 loss in Q3 Operating Income, primarily due to cost of gold and tariff chargesCash remains unchanged compared to third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025Five-year high in backlog,...

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Innoflight Selected By Missile Defense Agency For SHIELD IDIQ
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Innoflight Selected By Missile Defense Agency For SHIELD IDIQ

February 5, 2026 3:15 PM

Innoflight, a leading supplier of cyber secure space avionics for military and national security space, is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to...

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HEICO Corporation Completes EthosEnergy Accessories and Components Acquisition
Aerospace & DefenseMergers and Acquisitions

HEICO Corporation Completes EthosEnergy Accessories and Components Acquisition

February 5, 2026 8:30 AM

HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A, HEI) today announced that its Flight Support Group subsidiary, Wencor Group, LLC ("Wencor"), completed its previously announced acquisition of EthosEnergy Accessories and Components Limited and EthosEnergy Accessories and Components, LLC ("Ethos A&C").Ethos A&C is expected to be accretive to HEICO's earnings within the year following closing. Other transaction terms and financial details were not disclosed.Ethos...

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ATREYD'S Secures $44.9 Million Security Contract to Protect Strategic Energy Infrastructure with Autonomous, Unmanned Defense Systems
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

ATREYD'S Secures $44.9 Million Security Contract to Protect Strategic Energy Infrastructure with Autonomous, Unmanned Defense Systems

February 4, 2026 9:00 AM

ATREYD, the leading provider of advanced AI and drone defense technology, today announced it has signed a $44.9 USD million long-term contract with an international operator of strategic energy infrastructure. The program will deploy an integrated autonomous protection system across unmanned aerial, surface, ground, and underwater platforms, including the delivery of two high-capacity drone carriers CIRCEE Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs).What's...

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2025 Upgraded Guidance On Backlog And Revenue
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

2025 Upgraded Guidance On Backlog And Revenue

February 3, 2026 6:15 AM

On 29 January 2026 the Board of Directors of Avio S.p.A. ("Avio" or the "Company") reviewed and approved an upgrade of its guidance for order backlog and net revenues for FY 2025.In particular, (i) the order backlog is expected to land in a range between EUR 2,100 and 2,200 million (vs. previous guidance as confirmed to the market on 27 October 2025, ranging between EUR 1,700 and 1,800 million), and (ii) net revenues are expected to close in a...

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Unusual Machines Promotes Drew Camden to President
Aerospace & DefenseManagement Changes

Unusual Machines Promotes Drew Camden to President

February 2, 2026 8:30 AM

Unusual Machines today announced the promotion of Drew Camden to President, effective immediately. Camden will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer, maintaining responsibility for manufacturing, supply chain, and operational execution across the Company.Since joining Unusual Machines, Camden has led the expansion of U.S.-based manufacturing, including domestic motor production and increased drone assembly capacity. During this period,...

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Applied Energetics Appoints Warren Spector as Chief Financial Officer
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Applied Energetics Appoints Warren Spector as Chief Financial Officer

January 29, 2026 8:00 AM

Applied Energetics (OTCQB:AERG), a leader in advanced directed-energy and ultrashort-pulse laser technologies, today announced the appointment of Warren Spector as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 28, 2026.Mr. Spector has served as Vice President of Finance since June 23, 2025, during which time he has led key initiatives to strengthen financial controls, reporting rigor, and operational discipline as the Company advances toward scaled...

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Cubic Defense to Showcase Proven Air and Ground Training Solutions for Global Mission Readiness at The Singapore Airshow 2026
Aerospace & DefenseConferences

Cubic Defense to Showcase Proven Air and Ground Training Solutions for Global Mission Readiness at The Singapore Airshow 2026

January 28, 2026 9:00 AM

Cubic Defense, a recognized leader in multi-domain advanced training solutions, will showcase its latest integrated capabilities at the Singapore Airshow, Changi Exhibition Centre, February 3-6 in Singapore."Future force readiness requires integrated training environments that mirror the pace and the complexity of modern warfare," said Tammy L. Schmidt, Vice President and General Manager of Advanced Training Solutions, Cubic Defense. "Our...

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HEICO Corporation Completes Axillon Fuel Containment Acquisition
Aerospace & DefenseMergers and Acquisitions

HEICO Corporation Completes Axillon Fuel Containment Acquisition

January 27, 2026 8:30 AM

HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) today announced that its Electronic Technologies Group completed its previously announced acquisition of Axillon Aerospace's Fuel Containment Business. Axillon Fuel Containment will be renamed Rockmart Fuel Containment, LLC ("Rockmart").HEICO stated that it expects the acquisition to be accretive to its earnings within the year following the closing. The acquisition further expands HEICO's presence within...

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Vice Admiral (Ret.) Andrew J. Tiongson, U.S. Coast Guard, Joins Ex1 Holding Company Board of Advisors
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Vice Admiral (Ret.) Andrew J. Tiongson, U.S. Coast Guard, Joins Ex1 Holding Company Board of Advisors

January 27, 2026 8:00 AM

Executive 1 Holding Company today announced that Vice Admiral (Ret.) Andrew J. Tiongson, U.S. Coast Guard, has joined its Board of Advisors. A retired three-star officer with over 36 years of leadership experience, Vice Adm. Tiongson most recently served as Commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area, responsible for Coast Guard operations spanning the Indo-Pacific, Arctic and Antarctic regions, and to the coast of eastern Africa, while concurrently...

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Hui Huliau Announces Acquisition of Advantaged Solutions, LLC
Aerospace & DefenseMergers and Acquisitions

Hui Huliau Announces Acquisition of Advantaged Solutions, LLC

January 22, 2026 8:35 AM

Hui Huliau announced the acquisition of Advantaged Solutions, LLC, an IT services and solutions company specializing in finance and logistics systems modernization, enterprise resource planning cloud implementation, and supply chain management.Advantaged Solutions supports customers across the U.S. Department of Defense, including the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy, the Defense Logistics Agency, and multiple civilian federal agencies.As part of the...

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Loar Holdings Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Harper Engineering Company
Aerospace & DefenseMergers and Acquisitions

Loar Holdings Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Harper Engineering Company

January 22, 2026 8:30 AM

Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) ("Loar") announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Harper Engineering Company ("Harper") for cash consideration of $250 million.Founded in 1968 by O.J. Harper, Harper Engineering is a leading manufacturer of mechanically engineered devices for aircraft interiors. The company holds a proprietary portfolio of latching and securing mechanisms used across multiple leading commercial aerospace platforms....

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Defense News Launches the Defense News Index, Recognizing Leaders Shaping the Future of Defense
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

Defense News Launches the Defense News Index, Recognizing Leaders Shaping the Future of Defense

January 21, 2026 1:00 PM

Defense News today announced the launch of the Defense News Index, a new editorial franchise recognizing the individuals driving consequential change across the global defense ecosystem.The Defense News Index will provide a comprehensive view of how modern defense capability is shaped, from breakthrough innovation to operational deployment, strategic decision-making and industrial-scale execution.Together, the Index highlights leaders who turn...

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GA-ASI and Calidus Sign MOU To Collaborate on Co-Production of MQ-9B and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft
Aerospace & DefensePartnerships

GA-ASI and Calidus Sign MOU To Collaborate on Co-Production of MQ-9B and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft

January 20, 2026 12:00 PM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in unmanned aircraft systems, and Calidus Aerospace, one of the leading defense and manufacturing companies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the prospective co-production of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) in the UAE, as well as command and control and battle management systems.The agreement was...

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GA-ASI and Barzan Holdings Sign MOU
Aerospace & DefensePartnerships

GA-ASI and Barzan Holdings Sign MOU

January 19, 2026 12:00 PM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) -- the world leader in unmanned systems - and Barzan Holdings, Qatar's national defence and security leader, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of advanced Battle Management software capabilities. The signing took place on Monday during the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX).The MOU provides a framework for...

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GA-ASI Makes Another Autonomous Aerial Intercept in Company-Funded Demo with MQ-20 Avenger(R)
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

GA-ASI Makes Another Autonomous Aerial Intercept in Company-Funded Demo with MQ-20 Avenger(R)

January 18, 2026 9:00 PM

In its latest demonstration of advanced autonomy development, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully executed a mission autonomy flight using its MQ-20 Avenger® jet equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software. The test included a live engagement between the MQ-20 and an aggressor aircraft flown by an onboard human pilot, highlighting the advanced maturity of autonomous systems, seamless integration...

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Unusual Machines Announces $2.1 Million Order for Drone Components
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Unusual Machines Announces $2.1 Million Order for Drone Components

January 15, 2026 4:02 PM

Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading provider of NDAA-compliant drone components, today announced it has received a $2.1 million purchase order supporting domestically assembled drone systems for defense and government applications.The order reflects continued customer demand and a growing cadence of orders received in recent months as programs move into execution. The full $2.1 million order is expected to be fulfilled across...

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SEC Dismisses Proceeding Against IEH Corporation
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

SEC Dismisses Proceeding Against IEH Corporation

January 15, 2026 11:40 AM

IEH Corporation (OTC:IEHC) announced today that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed the Division of Enforcement's proceeding seeking revocation of the registration of IEHC's securities.Dave Offerman, President and CEO of IEH Corporation commented, "It is incredibly gratifying and validating to have this matter dismissed. The SEC has recognized that although we were late in filing several periodic reports, we rectified the...

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