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Statement Regarding Social Media Footage of a Freighter Pre-Delivery Test Flight
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Statement Regarding Social Media Footage of a Freighter Pre-Delivery Test Flight

June 25, 2026 8:20 AM

We are aware of a video circulating on social media showing a freighter aircraft conducting a low-pass flight in a manner that does not reflect operational standards. While the aircraft is painted in Qatar Airways livery, it was not owned or operated by Qatar Airways, did not carry a Qatar Airways registration, and the pilots on board were not Qatar Airways pilots. The aircraft was undergoing a final pre‑delivery test flight prior to its planned...

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Spirit Electronics: Velocity, Agility, Capacity
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Spirit Electronics: Velocity, Agility, Capacity

June 24, 2026 9:00 AM

In the Spirit Electronics' Phoenix headquarters, a nearly finished jigsaw puzzle sits on a table. Surrounding it are engineers pausing between meetings, shifting pieces into place while debating wafer yields, board redesigns, or satellite payload requirements. On the walls, more than 20 completed puzzles are framed, because at Spirit Electronics solving puzzles is a way of thinking. Since 2017, owner and CEO Marti McCurdy, a U.S. Air Force...

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Privatejet.com LLC Becomes a WYVERN Registered Broker
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Privatejet.com LLC Becomes a WYVERN Registered Broker

June 23, 2026 5:30 AM

Privatejet.com, the leading domain in private aviation, has earned the designation of WYVERN Registered Broker, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards of safety in private jet charter. The WYVERN distinction reflects PrivateJet.com's commitment to making safety the foundation of every charter flight. It strengthens the company's safety management practices and provides access to enhanced trip verification tools, including aircraft...

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New Order for Over 35m€ Signed with MBDA in France
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New Order for Over 35m€ Signed with MBDA in France

June 18, 2026 12:30 PM

Under the existing framework agreement with MBDA in France, Avio S.p.A. ("Avio" or the "Company") signed a production order for the supply of solid rocket motors and related aerodynamic surfaces for the ASTER 30 defense system, with a total value exceeding €35 million. The order covers a four-year production period. This transaction confirms the positive momentum in Avio's defense propulsion business and further strengthens the Company's...

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Helio Executes Two Strategic Partnership Agreements to Build Global Sales and Marketing Network for Space-Based Solar Power
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Helio Executes Two Strategic Partnership Agreements to Build Global Sales and Marketing Network for Space-Based Solar Power

June 18, 2026 11:35 AM

Helio Corporation (OTCID:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced space power and engineering solutions supporting next-generation space infrastructure, today announced the formation of a growing global sales and marketing organization designed to originate future power purchasers, identify pilot program candidates, and support the commercialization of its Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) platform. The initiative is intended to...

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MicroVision Business Update and Shareholder Q&A on June 25, 2026
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MicroVision Business Update and Shareholder Q&A on June 25, 2026

June 18, 2026 9:20 AM

MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in advanced perception solutions for industrial, security and defense, and automotive applications, today provides additional information and details for participation in its previously announced Business Update and Shareholder Q&A. The event will be held via conference call and webcast for shareholders on June 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. MicroVision invites shareholders and interested investors to...

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Applied Energetics Announces Strategic Collaboration with Former Acting Secretary of the Army Patrick J. Murphy
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Applied Energetics Announces Strategic Collaboration with Former Acting Secretary of the Army Patrick J. Murphy

June 18, 2026 8:00 AM

Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG), a developer of advanced directed-energy and ultrashort-pulse laser technologies for defense and national security applications, today announced a strategic collaboration with The Honorable Patrick J. Murphy, former Acting Secretary of the U.S. Army and the first Iraq War veteran elected to Congress. Murphy will support the company's national security positioning, stakeholder engagement, ecosystem...

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U.S. Air Force Awards GA-ASI Production Contract for FQ-42A CCA
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U.S. Air Force Awards GA-ASI Production Contract for FQ-42A CCA

June 17, 2026 6:10 PM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has received a production contract from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) for the FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The initial order is a significant milestone, beginning the delivery of production aircraft to the warfighter. GA-ASI designed, developed and flight-tested FQ-42A on an accelerated schedule unlike any fighter in recent history. "This is an exciting day for our company and the...

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The New Ariane 6 with 4 P160C Boosters Successfully Launches Amazon LEO Satellites
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The New Ariane 6 with 4 P160C Boosters Successfully Launches Amazon LEO Satellites

June 17, 2026 12:30 PM

Avio's new P160C solid rocket boosters successfully powered Ariane 6 flight VA269, enabling the launcher to deploy 36 Amazon Leo satellites into low Earth orbit and marking a major step forward in the ramp-up of Europe's new-generation launch system. Developed by Europropulsion, the joint venture between Avio and ArianeGroup, the P160C builds on the proven P120C technology and introduces a significant performance increase while preserving...

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Helio Announces Western Investor Roadshow as Commercial Momentum, Lunar Expansion and Financial Transformation Converge
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Helio Announces Western Investor Roadshow as Commercial Momentum, Lunar Expansion and Financial Transformation Converge

June 17, 2026 6:00 AM

Helio Corporation (OTCID:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced space power and engineering solutions supporting next-generation space infrastructure, today announced a multi-city Western U.S. investor roadshow across Salt Lake City, Seattle, Scottsdale, and Phoenix from June 29 through July 1, 2026, offering investors an opportunity to discuss the rapidly evolving space industry and recent Company developments across its...

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Helio Reports Significant Debt Reduction, New Equity Investment, and Improved Liquidity to Support the Next Phase of Commercialization
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Helio Reports Significant Debt Reduction, New Equity Investment, and Improved Liquidity to Support the Next Phase of Commercialization

June 16, 2026 6:00 AM

Helio Corporation (HLEO:OTCID) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced space power and engineering solutions supporting next-generation space infrastructure, today announces the successful settlement of all previously defaulted Notes Payable, advancing the final phase of a restructuring effort that has reduced the Company's total debt by roughly half since January 31, 2026. The settlement further strengthens Helio's balance sheet,...

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CellCore Technologies Advances Canada's Sovereign Nitrocellulose Facility with Three Strategic Partnerships
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CellCore Technologies Advances Canada's Sovereign Nitrocellulose Facility with Three Strategic Partnerships

June 15, 2026 4:00 PM

CellCore Technologies Inc., the Canadian defence and advanced manufacturing company building Canada's first Indigenous-owned sovereign nitrocellulose (NC) production facility, today announced three foundational partnerships that significantly advance the company's path to design, construction and operational readiness. Together, the appointments strengthen CellCore's engineering, governance, and security capabilities at a pivotal moment, as the...

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Helio Secures Landmark International Agreement with Leading Peruvian Gold Producer to Accelerate Space-Based Solar Deployment
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Helio Secures Landmark International Agreement with Leading Peruvian Gold Producer to Accelerate Space-Based Solar Deployment

June 15, 2026 10:03 AM

Helio Corporation (OTCID:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced space power and engineering solutions supporting next-generation space infrastructure, today announced the signing of an agreement with Compañía Minera Poderosa S.A. ("Poderosa"), one of Peru's largest gold producers, to develop and deploy a pilot demonstration of Helio's Space Based Solar Power technology in its gold mining operation in La Libertad region outside...

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HEICO Corporation Increases Cash Dividend By 8%
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HEICO Corporation Increases Cash Dividend By 8%

June 15, 2026 8:30 AM

HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a $.13 per share semiannual cash dividend, an 8% increase from the prior semiannual cash dividend of $.12 per share, payable on all shares of its Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. The dividend marks HEICO's 96th consecutive semiannual cash dividend since 1979. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2026 to all shareholders of record on July 1, 2026....

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MicroVision Announces NASDAQ Capital Market Application, Replaces Registration Statement, And Schedules Shareholder Business Update
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MicroVision Announces NASDAQ Capital Market Application, Replaces Registration Statement, And Schedules Shareholder Business Update

June 12, 2026 4:31 PM

MicroVision, Inc., (Nasdaq:MVIS), a leader in advanced perception solutions for automotive, industrial, and security and defense applications, today announced that it has applied to transfer the listing of its common stock from The Nasdaq Global Market to The Nasdaq Capital Market, filed a registration statement on Form S-3 to replace an expiring shelf registration statement, and announced it will host a business update and interactive...

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IEH Corporation Filed Form 10-K For Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026  
Aerospace & DefenseEarnings

IEH Corporation Filed Form 10-K For Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026  

June 12, 2026 12:00 PM

IEH Corporation (OTCQX:IEHC) today filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Highlights include: 2.2% Increase in Revenue as compared to Fiscal Year 2025, for 3rd-highest year on record $1.625M loss in Operating Income, primarily due to increased cost of gold and tariff charges Cash remains stable for past 12 months All-time high in backlog, primarily due to...

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HEICO Corporation Increases Credit Facility to $2.2 Billion
Aerospace & DefenseFinancing

HEICO Corporation Increases Credit Facility to $2.2 Billion

June 12, 2026 8:30 AM

HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) today announced that it increased its existing credit facility to a $2.2 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Facility"), which is a $200 million increase to the Facility's previous $2 billion limit. The Facility is with a banking syndicate led by Joint Lead Arrangers Truist Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, TD Bank, and Crédit Agricole. Other participating banks are Huntington,...

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GA-ASI and INTEC Group Sign MOU at ILA Berlin
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GA-ASI and INTEC Group Sign MOU at ILA Berlin

June 11, 2026 11:00 AM

Today at the ILA Berlin Air Show, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the INTEC Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for INTEC to support the architecture and integration of mission systems, entry into service and logistic support services for GA-ASI's Gambit Series of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The work is intended to provide sovereign capabilities to meet the growing interest in CCA in Germany. The...

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Cubic Vocality to Exhibit Voice Interoperability Solutions at the Critical Communications World Event in London, UK
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Cubic Vocality to Exhibit Voice Interoperability Solutions at the Critical Communications World Event in London, UK

June 11, 2026 9:00 AM

Cubic Vocality, a business unit of Cubic DTECH Mission Solutions, will demonstrate a range of Push-To-Talk over Cellular (PTToC), dispatch and command console-compatible solutions that deliver reliable, secure frontline communications at the Critical Communications World (CCW), June 16-18, booth A38. "Operational success depends on reliable, real-time communication that integrates legacy voice technologies," said Anthony Verna, General Manager...

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Helio Corporation Takes Strategic Step to Support Shareholder Value Through Share Repurchase Program
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Helio Corporation Takes Strategic Step to Support Shareholder Value Through Share Repurchase Program

June 11, 2026 6:00 AM

Helio Corporation (OTCID:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced space power and engineering solutions supporting next-generation space infrastructure, today announced that its Board of Directors has announced a share repurchase program of up to 250,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The share repurchase program reflects the Board's confidence in the underlying value of Helio's business and long-term growth strategy. The...

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