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General Dynamics will support fire-control engineering for nuclear-armed SLCM-N programme. The $194.1 million modification funds technical development at Pittsfield and Manassas through September 2028 as the Navy develops the missile’s supporting weapon-system architecture.
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HII will procure long-lead materials for future carrier CVN 82. The $336.1 million award starts advance purchasing for USS William J. Clinton at Newport News Shipbuilding, with contracted work extending to 2039.
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Northrop Grumman has secured $862.8 million precision artillery production work. The five-year Army contract covers manufacture, inspection, testing, packaging, and delivery of M1156 Precision Guidance Kits and associated variants.
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Northrop Grumman will support missile defence target testing through 2035. The $508.5 million follow-on contract covers IRBM and ICBM flight-test support alongside logistics for government-owned test equipment.
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The US Air Force is seeking gun-based airbase defence systems. Its market survey prioritises affordable ammunition, rapid deployment, integrated sensing, and engagements against cruise missiles and unmanned aircraft.
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GDI Simulation has acquired Agenium to expand defence simulation capabilities. The MBDA subsidiary will combine synthetic environments, artificial intelligence, experimentation, and training technologies in a business of around 120 employees.
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Munitions India and Drogo will jointly develop indigenous strike drones. The agreement combines UAV platform engineering with established munitions and warhead capability as India expands domestic production of uncrewed weapon systems.
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L3Harris has completed its first 35 Viper Shield production systems. The electronic-warfare programme is ramping towards full-rate production for 233 systems ordered by eight allied nations, with internal and podded integration routes.
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AeroVironment has secured a $464.8 million Army laser production contract. The E-HEL award covers dozens of 30-kilowatt LOCUST X3 systems, platform integration, training and support as the US Army moves directed energy into sustained fielding.
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Proto-Electronics has gained EN9100 certification for defence electronics prototyping activities. The approval extends its rapid PCBA offer towards aerospace, space and defence projects requiring stronger process control, traceability and documented quality management.