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Business/FinancialLockheed Martin Closes Terran Orbital Acquisition
Lockheed Martin [LMT] on Wednesday completed its acquisition of smallsat manufacturer Terran Orbital, acquiring the former SPAC as its largest customer. Terran Orbital and subsidiary Tyvak International are now part of […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyHicks: Defense Bigs Collaborating with Smaller, Newer Entrants on Microelectronics
While defense industry entrants are bringing welcome competition to Pentagon modernization efforts, the heritage defense giants are also working with some of the new firms on microelectronics advancements, Deputy Defense […]
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Business/FinancialLeonardo DRS Reports Strong Third Quarter Financials
Benefiting from its sensing, radar, and force protection work, Leonardo DRS [DRS] on Wednesday posted strong third quarter sales and earnings, continuing its robust momentum this year. Net income jumped […]
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Air ForceAvio Considering Sites for U.S. Solid Rocket Motor Plant
Avio USA, a subsidiary of Italy’s Avio S.p.A, is considering sites for Avio’s first solid rocket motor (SRM) plant in the United States. The company said that it has picked […]
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SpacePropulsion and On-Orbit Servicing Areas for OSC Investment
Propulsion and on-orbit repair and refueling of satellites are underfunded innovation areas that the DoD Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has looked to take on. “Our 2024 investment strategy talks […]
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Business/FinancialLeidos Swings To Profit In Third Quarter; Restarting Glide Munition Production
Leidos [LDOS] on Tuesday reported strong third quarter financial results led by its health and defense segments and the company raised its guidance for 2024 and set expectations for further […]
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Unmanned SystemsHoneywell Partners with Near Earth Autonomy In Autonomous Rotorcraft Competitions
Avionics supplier Honeywell [HON] on Monday announced the start of an investment and collaboration agreement with autonomy provider Near Earth Autonomy to bid on for autonomous rotorcraft. Honeywell said the […]
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Business/FinancialL3Harris Reports Solid Third Quarter; Efficiency Initiative Delivering
L3Harris Technologies [LHX] last Thursday reported solid third quarter results with mid-single digit organic sales and net income growth. Net income rose 6 percent to $404 million, $2.10 earnings per […]
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Business/FinancialNorthrop Grumman Reports Higher Earnings, Sales In Third Quarter
Solid operating performance combined with a pension benefit and a lower tax rate lifted Northrop Grumman [NOC] net income in the third quarter amid a slight increase in sales. Net […]
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InternationalU.S. State Department Clears $7.3 Billion for F-16 Viper Mid-Life Upgrade
The U.S. State Department has approved an up to $7.3 billion foreign military sale to Poland of the Lockheed Martin [LMT] F-16 Viper Midlife Upgrade, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency […]
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