Aerospace

Three suppliers join US Air Force contracted aviation training arrangements. KestrelX, A2G International and Fleet Adversary Support and Training hold IDIQ positions against a reported $5.4 billion ceiling, with $3,000 initially obligated.

Continuous Composites plans a new engineering facility near Seattle, Washington. The 5,600-square-foot Kent location will develop CF3D composite technology; no opening date or new defence production order has been disclosed.

Tech7 will build an unclassified testbed for defence satellite applications. The SpaceWERX-backed SBIR award supports software evaluation for proliferated low-Earth-orbit systems, with any classified deployment or Phase III transition still prospective.

Boeing has received an engineering contract ceiling for MQ-25 development. The Navy’s $80 million arrangement covers configuration work, integration and sustainment; no funds were obligated when the contract was awarded.

Bell Boeing has received funding for a V-22 controls redesign. The $90.83 million order develops replacement flight computers, cockpit interfaces and supporting software, with completion expected in October 2030.

High Lander has reported $30 million in cumulative investment funding. New capital will support US expansion and development of drone management and airspace security software; specific defence deployments remain unconfirmed.

Indian manufacturers have reportedly been shortlisted for helicopter armament development. The proposed indigenous turret remains subject to engineering and acceptance stages.

Steyr and Avilus are integrating ground power for Grille flights. The M12 Power Unit charges spare batteries during flight; the companies report prior military exercise testing but no procurement award or operational service.

Lockheed Martin has received additional funding for customised F-35 integration. A Pentagon notice confirms $18,789,801 in development, demonstration and integration work for an unidentified foreign customer, distinct from its processor-support modification.

Lockheed Martin delivered the first C-130J-30 for Phoenix II conversion. Northrop Grumman still must integrate the mission equipment and qualify the aircraft; its earlier $3.5 billion development contract is separate.