Aerospace

Avio USA begins construction of Virginia solid rocket motor plant. The 900,000 square foot facility is intended to add thousands of motors annually for US missile programmes from 2029.

Raytheon will accelerate AMRAAM output under a $20.7bn production agreement. The multiyear framework supports at least 1,900 missiles annually as US and international demand drives capacity expansion.

Belgium has signed a NOK10bn NASAMS air defence contract package. The acquisition converts an earlier procurement plan into a major networked ground based air defence programme.

Taiwan says its F-16V programme has now reached delivery readiness. The 66-aircraft acquisition remains behind its original timetable as Lockheed Martin works through production and supply constraints.

Draganfly has secured a US$10 million strategic defence investment package. The funding follows new Canadian procurement activity as the drone manufacturer prepares for potentially larger production requirements.

Maris-Tech has secured its largest airborne video systems contract yet. The US$10 million programme covers development and supply work across several next-generation manned defence aircraft.

Türkiye has inducted its first two HÜRKUŞ-II basic trainer aircraft. The 55-aircraft programme now moves from certification into serial deliveries planned through 2028.

Taiwan has opened a new military drone campus in Chiayi. The adjoining industrial park is intended to expand domestic production, testing, and component capacity through 2028.

Poland has renewed its proposal for Patriot interceptor production domestically. The latest statement revives a July offer to host US-licensed manufacturing on Polish territory.

Turkish pilots have begun Typhoon conversion training at RAF Coningsby. The programme starts building Türkiye’s instructor cadre four years before planned aircraft deliveries.