Aerospace

L3Harris will produce eighteen satellites for America’s missile-tracking constellation network. The $955 million award increases demand for infrared payloads, processors, test facilities, and space-qualified components.

Five European companies have formed an exo-atmospheric interceptor development consortium. Bliksem EXO is intended to close Europe’s upper-layer ballistic missile defence gap.

Helsing will manufacture HX-2 strike drones at scale in America. Its West Virginia facility is intended to exceed 2,000 completed systems each month.

Iridium has released an eight-millimetre chip for assured satellite navigation. Manufacturers can now embed an independent source of trusted position and timing into smaller equipment.

France and Ukraine have mapped Rafale procurement and weapons production. The programme also covers SAMP/T NG batteries, radars, training, support, and accelerated interceptor deliveries.

GE Aerospace will power Britain’s proposed AW149 helicopter fleet programme. The industrial plan connects Yeovil assembly with engine support in Gosport and component manufacturing in Newton Abbot.

Alloy Wire is pursuing further aerospace growth after rising orders. New furnaces, rolling equipment, floor space, and material stocks support its expansion into safety-critical applications.

KIZILELMA has completed its first JET-230 maritime strike firing successfully. The test joins Baykar’s uncrewed aircraft with Roketsan’s stand-off weapon, targeting chain, and production infrastructure.

BAE Systems will equip South Korea’s F-15K fleet with EPAWSS. The programme combines established American production with complex aircraft integration, mission-data support, and continuing software development.