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Unusual Machines Appoints Al Ducharme as Vice President of Engineering
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Unusual Machines Appoints Al Ducharme as Vice President of Engineering

October 1, 2025 8:30 AM

Unusual Machines (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading provider of NDAA-compliant drone components, today announced the appointment of Dr. Alfred ("Al") Ducharme as Vice President of Engineering. A UAV industry veteran and founder of Hoverfly Technologies, Ducharme will lead engineering strategy and execution across the company's product portfolio.Ducharme has more than 25 years of experience in photonics, optics, embedded systems, and unmanned aerial...

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NRP Stone to Merge with and Rebrand as Uplift Training
Aerospace & DefenseMergers and Acquisitions

NRP Stone to Merge with and Rebrand as Uplift Training

October 1, 2025 7:02 AM

NRP Stone, Inc. (OTCID:NRPI) today announced its intention to merge with its wholly owned subsidiary, Uplift Training, Inc., a Wyoming corporation. Upon completion of the transaction, the company is expected to operate under the Uplift Training name, consolidating the Company's initiatives across education, workforce development, and research & development under one brand. The Company has instructed its legal team to complete the merger and to...

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Unusual Machines Secures $12.8 Million Defense Order Supplying Strategic Logix's RRSL Drone Systems
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Unusual Machines Secures $12.8 Million Defense Order Supplying Strategic Logix's RRSL Drone Systems

September 30, 2025 8:30 AM

Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading provider of high-performance drone components, today announced a $12.8 million order for components supplying Strategic Logix's Rapid Reconfigurable Systems Line (RRSL). The order reflects the growing demand for NDAA-compliant unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) solutions that can be fielded at scale to meet operational needs.Unusual Machines is the primary supplier of NDAA-compliant components,...

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Venice M. Goodwine, Former Department of the Air Force and Space Force CIO, Joins CORAS Board of Advisors
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Venice M. Goodwine, Former Department of the Air Force and Space Force CIO, Joins CORAS Board of Advisors

September 30, 2025 7:00 AM

CORAS, the only IL5-authorized decision intelligence platform used across the Department of War (DoW, formerly the DoD), announced today that Venice M. Goodwine has joined its Board of Advisors. Mrs. Goodwine most recently served as Chief Information Officer for the Department of the Air Force (USAF) and Space Force (SF), where she led Enterprise IT, Data & Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity directorates - overseeing a $17B portfolio...

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Chromalloy Appoints Dr. Laura Pogue as Military Program Manager
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Chromalloy Appoints Dr. Laura Pogue as Military Program Manager

September 29, 2025 9:00 AM

Chromalloy, a global leader in turbine engine aftermarket parts, repairs and restoration, is pleased to welcome Dr. Laura Pogue as Military Program Manager. In this role, Laura will strengthen and grow Chromalloy's military development programs by establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders within the defense industry and executing operational plans to support our military customers."Chromalloy is pleased to welcome Dr. Laura Pogue,"...

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HEICO Corporation Mourns Passing of Executive Chairman Laurans Mendelson
Aerospace & DefenseManagement Changes

HEICO Corporation Mourns Passing of Executive Chairman Laurans Mendelson

September 29, 2025 8:00 AM

HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) today reported that Laurans A. Mendelson, the Company's Executive Chairman of the Board, passed away on September 27, 2025 at age 87. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Arlene Mendelson, two sons and daughters-in-law, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Following Mr. Mendelson's passing, Eric A. Mendelson and Victor H. Mendelson, the Company's Co-Vice Chairmen and Co-Chief Executive Officers...

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Applied Energetics Appoints BG(Ret) Samuel
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Applied Energetics Appoints BG(Ret) Samuel "Luke" Peterson to Advisory Board

September 25, 2025 8:30 AM

Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG), a leader in ultrashort pulse laser (USPL) and directed energy technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brigadier General (Retired) Samuel "Luke" Peterson to its Advisory Board. BG(Ret) Peterson brings nearly 35 years of distinguished military service and senior-level acquisition experience across the U.S. Department of Defense, including leadership roles in some of the Army's most critical...

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Fetcherr Raises $42M in Series C Funding Led by Salesforce Ventures
Aerospace & DefenseFinancing

Fetcherr Raises $42M in Series C Funding Led by Salesforce Ventures

September 25, 2025 6:00 AM

Fetcherr, a pioneer in generative AI for strategic decision-making, today announced the closing of a $42 million Series C funding round led by Salesforce Ventures. Previous investors Battery Ventures, Left Lane Capital and M-Fund also participated, signaling continued confidence in Fetcherr's category-defining performance and vision to transform the travel sector and beyond."Fetcherr has established itself as an essential revenue driver and a...

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Steele Industries Named Tier 1 Authorized Channel Partner for L3Harris Technologies
Aerospace & DefensePartnerships

Steele Industries Named Tier 1 Authorized Channel Partner for L3Harris Technologies

September 24, 2025 2:10 PM

Steele Industries Inc. is proud to announce that it has been named a Tier 1 Authorized Channel Partner for L3Harris Technologies, a recognition that places Steele among a select group of companies with direct access to the full L3Harris electro optical product line.This partnership reflects a strategic shift by L3Harris to refine and strengthen its distribution network. Steele Industries was chosen as one of the few trusted partners due to its...

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Cubic Wins United States Air Force (USAF) Contract for Halo Satellite Communications Antenna
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Cubic Wins United States Air Force (USAF) Contract for Halo Satellite Communications Antenna

September 24, 2025 10:00 AM

Cubic Defense's, Secure Communications business unit, a leading provider in secure communications has been awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory to advance Halo, a multi-link, multi-band, multi-orbit hybrid SATCOM antenna. The contract will run through July 22, 2027, with the work to be performed in San Diego, CA."Receiving this award reflects our success to date in the advancement of this technology and our...

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FormAlloy Recognized for Advanced Metal Additive Manufacturing by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs
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FormAlloy Recognized for Advanced Metal Additive Manufacturing by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs

September 24, 2025 9:00 AM

FormAlloy, a leader in advanced metal additive manufacturing, was recently honored with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition given by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs. The certificate was presented at the grand opening of FormAlloy's new Application Development Center, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology.The center provides manufacturers with hands-on access to FormAlloy's...

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Detroit Defense Appoints Robert Walker as Vice President of Design and Engineering
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Detroit Defense Appoints Robert Walker as Vice President of Design and Engineering

September 24, 2025 7:00 AM

Detroit Defense today announced the appointment of Robert Walker as Vice President of Design and Engineering. Walker will lead the company's integrated design and engineering organization, advancing next-generation solutions that combine human-centered design, systems engineering, and emerging technologies to give the warfighter a decisive operational edge.Walker has nearly 30 years of experience including General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, and...

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TransAstra Secures $5M to Scale Asteroid Capture Technology With NASA and Private Investment
Aerospace & DefenseAwards

TransAstra Secures $5M to Scale Asteroid Capture Technology With NASA and Private Investment

September 23, 2025 2:30 PM

TransAstra, a pioneer in space logistics and resource utilization, has been awarded a $2.5 million contract by NASA's Civil Commercial Research and Products Program (CCRPP) to scale its inflatable Capture Bag system from 1 to 10 meters in diameter. The award supports NASA's Space Sustainability Strategy by advancing technologies that address one of the most urgent challenges in space today, orbital debris. This CCRPP award is matched by $2.5...

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USfalcon Awarded OPNAV N4 on Seaport NxG Contract
Aerospace & DefenseAwards

USfalcon Awarded OPNAV N4 on Seaport NxG Contract

September 22, 2025 3:30 PM

USfalcon, a leading provider of innovative technology and engineering services, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, N4 (OPNAV N4) Installations and Logistics Support under the Seaport Next Generation (NxG) contract. This award is a base year, plus two 1-year option contract, supporting OPNAV N4 in its vital mission to enhance naval logistics systems and optimize resource utilization to drive...

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Chromalloy Secures FAA Approval of CFM56 LPT Vane Up-Change PMA
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

Chromalloy Secures FAA Approval of CFM56 LPT Vane Up-Change PMA

September 22, 2025 3:00 PM

Chromalloy, a global leader in turbine engine aftermarket parts, repairs, and restoration, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for its "up-change" part number for the CFM56-5B/7B Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) Stage 1 Nozzle Guide Vane (NGV) PMA. Chromalloy's original PMA for this part received FAA certification in 2021. The newly approved PMA is an alternative for a revised configuration of the NGV that was released by CFMI...

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GA-ASI Line of UAS Passes 9 Million Flight Hours
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

GA-ASI Line of UAS Passes 9 Million Flight Hours

September 21, 2025 5:00 PM

Ongoing flight operations of the new YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft helped General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., set a new company record this week, pushing past a total of 9 million flight hours.GA-ASI has been tracking total flight hours across its fleet of unmanned aerial systems since the company's inception 33 years ago. Its line of UAS includes iconic aircraft such as the Predator®, Reaper®, Gray Eagle®, Avenger®, and MQ-9B...

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Unusual Machines Appoints Nathaniel Kennedy as Vice President of Marketing
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Unusual Machines Appoints Nathaniel Kennedy as Vice President of Marketing

September 19, 2025 2:15 PM

Unusual Machines (NYSE AMERICAN:UMAC), a leading provider of NDAA-compliant drone components, today announced the appointment of Nathaniel Kennedy as Vice President of Marketing. Kennedy will report to Stacy Wright, Executive Vice President of Revenue.With over 25 years of experience in e-commerce, consumer, enterprise, and licensing, Kennedy has led digital transformation, forged high-profile partnerships-including a NASCAR collaboration-and...

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Brent Byng Blends Strategic Leadership and Innovation to Shape the Future of Business Operations
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Brent Byng Blends Strategic Leadership and Innovation to Shape the Future of Business Operations

September 18, 2025 5:30 AM

For nearly three decades, Brent Byng has stood at the intersection of leadership, innovation, and organizational transformation. A senior military leader and doctoral candidate with more than 27 years of decorated service in the United States military, Byng is now channeling his expertise toward the business sector. His record of success in commanding large organizations, managing multimillion-dollar portfolios, and introducing forward-looking...

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Second Blue Magic Netherlands Event Set for November 18
Aerospace & DefenseConferences

Second Blue Magic Netherlands Event Set for November 18

September 16, 2025 12:30 PM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Defence and the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, will host its second Blue Magic Netherlands (BMNL) event on November 18, 2025. BMNL 2025 follows the successful first event in 2024 and will take place at the MELT at Avular building, a world-class venue for technology interchange near Brainport Eindhoven, the center of the Dutch high-technology...

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Cubic Defense to Showcase Solutions Providing a Decisive Advantage to the Warfighter at AFA's Air, Space & Cyber Conference
Aerospace & DefenseConferences

Cubic Defense to Showcase Solutions Providing a Decisive Advantage to the Warfighter at AFA's Air, Space & Cyber Conference

September 16, 2025 9:00 AM

Cubic Defense, a recognized industry leader in delivering air combat training, secure communications, edge compute and networking solutions, will showcase its portfolio of innovative technologies during the Air, Space & Cyber Conference, September 22-24, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland."Cubic's innovative solutions empower the warfighter with a definitive advantage across ground, air, cyber...

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