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Lockheed Martin and Department of War to Accelerate Air Dominance Missile Production Under New Agreement

Monday, September 21st, 2026

DALLAS, Sept. 17, 2026 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) signed a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to rapidly accelerate the production and delivery of the AIM-260, Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM).

WHY IT MATTERS

JATM is the most sophisticated air dominance missile, capable of deterring and defeating current and projected enemy air threats. This state-of-the-art weapon has increased range and effectiveness over existing air-to-air weapons and provides an asymmetric advantage to the joint force. JATM is compatible with a variety of Air Force and Navy aircraft including the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, making it a highly versatile combat system.

EXPERT PERSPECTIVE

“This agreement builds on years of collaboration to deliver this critical air dominance capability to the warfighter,” said Tim Cahill, president, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “We will deliver JATM at the speed our nation and allies demand while providing value for taxpayers and our shareholders.”

ADDITIONAL CONTEXT

Internal Investment: JATM is produced by Lockheed Martin in partnership with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy. Lockheed Martin will support necessary investments to drive the production increase under this agreement.

Multiyear Procurement: This agreement forms the foundational agreement for a multiyear procurement contract, pending Congressional approval, that provides long-term demand to strengthen and expand the defense industrial base for the program.

Global Deterrence: Australia recently announced a nearly $736 million investment to equip the Royal Australian Air Force with JATM. This agreement strengthens Australia’s air dominance, enhances interoperability, and provides a credible deterrent that supports the security of the United States and its allies.

Acquisition Transformation: This agreement is another direct outcome of the Department of War’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy, one of the most significant reforms to U.S. warfighting acquisition in decades. It reflects years of collaboration to modernize acquisition and deliver critical capability at the speed and scale required by today’s security environment.

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Spectra Group Announces €13 Million Contract for Comtech’s MTTS Terminals from a NATO Ally

Monday, September 21st, 2026

Spectra Group (UK) Ltd has secured a €13 million contract from a NATO ally for Comtech’s Mobile Transportable Transmission System (MTTS) Troposcatter terminals, including a comprehensive spares and support package. Spectra Group specialises in secure, reliable and resilient beyond line-of-sight communications for operations in denied and contested environments. The contract reflects growing NATO demand for resilient beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) communications that can operate independently of satellite infrastructure and maintain connectivity in contested and congested operational environments. The Comtech MTTS system provides high-capacity communications links between dispersed locations where assured connectivity is critical to operational effectiveness.

Spectra Group acquired the global distribution rights for Comtech’s Troposcatter Family of Systems in 2024 (excluding the USA, Canada and Mexico which remain under Comtech management). This procurement is for the larger and more powerful MTTS designed to deliver assured, high-capacity BLOS communications over ranges in excess of 250 km. The system’s performance easily bridges significant geographic barriers within national borders, thus ensuring secure, strategic communications links between dispersed locations of national value, if required.

Tropospheric scatter is a communications capability that uses the Troposphere (up to about 13km altitude) to provide high-bandwidth communications that are independent of satellites and resilient in GPS/GNSS-denied environments and designed for use in peer-on-peer conflict or Multi-Domain Integration operations. Troposcatter systems offer inherently low latency and substantial bandwidth, enabling analysis and transfer of large data volumes at low operating cost.

The Comtech MTTS is a modular, transit case based system, which makes it mobile, highly flexible and rapidly deployable when high power (500W) is required. The radio can deliver bandwidths of up to 210Mbps when used in dual-stream mode, which is common across the Troposcatter FoS, and can communicate beyond line of sight, in excess of 250km, depending on terrain and environmental conditions. Unlike geostationary satellites, Troposcatter is also effective in polar regions and, due to its directional, low power and complex waveform characteristics, is inherently difficult to detect and resistant to electronic warfare interference – key advantages for NATO and partner-nation operations.

Michael Davies, Business Development Manager at Spectra Group said: “The Troposcatter Family of Systems offers a wide range of capabilities to meet the strategic communication needs of NATO nations, from the highly mobile man portable COMET, that can also be used in conjunction with the Troposcatter On The Move (TOTM) antenna for littoral manoeuvre, to our most powerful MTTS, which this NATO MOD has selected to meet its unique geographic and operational requirements. MTTS delivers the secure, robust and mobile, high-data-capacity command communications infrastructure they require. With other NATO partners already fielding Troposcatter systems, MTTS represents an ideal solution for assured connectivity, interoperability and resilience in demanding environments.”

“Our partnership with Spectra Group continues to be instrumental in delivering Comtech’s next- generation Troposcatter solutions to allied Ministries of Defence around the world,” added Daniel Gizinski, President of Comtech’s Satellite and Space Communications Segment. “The selection of the MTTS system by this NATO nation highlights the growing demand for resilient, high-capacity, and rapidly deployable communications infrastructure—ensuring secure, long-range connectivity in some of today’s most complex and contested operational environments.”

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US Special Operations Command Selects GMP for US and Foreign Weapons, Ammunition and Personal Protective Equipment Contract

Monday, September 21st, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 21, 2026) — Global Military Products (GMP) has been selected as one of multiple contractors for a new U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract covering the procurement of U.S. and foreign weapons, ammunition and personal protective equipment. As a contract holder, GMP will have the opportunity to compete for individual delivery orders throughout the five-year, $19.5 million contract.

“Special operations forces require speed, flexibility and dependable access to equipment. This award reflects Global Military Products’ commitment to providing U.S. and allied forces with reliable access to critical defense equipment and capabilities,” said Austin Gouveia, associate program manager, Global Military Products. “This award also reflects our ability to perform under the previous USSOCOM IDIQ contract, where we excelled at sourcing and delivering weapons and ammunition while leveraging our global network and supply chain capabilities to respond to evolving operational requirements and support USSOCOM missions.”

GMP’s selection builds on the company’s experience supporting U.S. government, defense and international customers with the sourcing, supply and delivery of defense materiel, including mortar systems, U.S. and foreign-made sniper rifles, assault rifles, machine guns, grenade launchers, anti-armor weapons, ammunition, electro-optics and weapon accessories.

Through its global supplier network and established logistics capabilities, GMP is well positioned to support time-sensitive requirements and complex international procurement efforts. Beyond procurement, the contract calls for associated program management, logistics support, testing and packaging requirements.

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NP Aerospace Lands New Contract Bringing Its Total Protected Cab Order Book to Over 60 units

Wednesday, September 16th, 2026

NP Aerospace, a global vehicle integrator, armoured system design and manufacturer has announced the receipt of another order for protected vehicle cabs from an undisclosed customer. This takes its total protected cab order book to more than 60 units. The milestone reflects the company’s established position as an OEM agnostic integration partner for defence primes and military fleets, worldwide.

The company delivers end-to-end survivability systems, from concept design and safety certification to manufacture, integration and through-life support. NP Aerospace has successfully engineered protected crew solutions across a broad spectrum of threat levels, including up to STANAG 4569 Level 4, spanning multiple vehicle classes such as military logistic trucks, specialist engineering equipment, EOD vehicles and recovery vehicles.

Remaining OEM agnostic, NP Aerospace can work with multiple vehicle manufacturers, enabling defence customers to select the optimum base vehicle while drawing upon proven protection expertise. This flexible business model allows the company to deliver complete cab assemblies, knock-down kits, armour integration packages, or licensed production options tailored to specific customer requirements and platform constraints.

With active programmes running across the UK, Europe and North America, NP Aerospace combines sovereign UK engineering and manufacturing expertise with established international delivery infrastructure. Through its global operations, the company provides defence customers and OEMs with a single partner capable of supporting local manufacturing, technology transfer and built-to-print requirements. This capability makes it an ideal partner for upcoming modernisation initiatives, such as the UK MoD’s Future Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) and Heavy Recovery Vehicle (HRV) programmes.

James Kempston, CEO at NP Aerospace said, “NP Aerospace has developed a proven armoured cab capability through the successful delivery of protected crew solutions across military logistics, engineering and specialist vehicle platforms. As future logistics and recovery vehicle programmes progress, we are focused on delivering low risk, exportable survivability solutions that support both national capability and international growth.”

With current active pursuits and quotations exceeding 100 cabs globally, NP Aerospace continues to position itself as the trusted UK survivability and armoured cab integration partner, enabling both national and sovereign capability and international fleet growth across defence markets.

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HII to Advance Airdrop Technologies for US Army Soldier Sustainment

Wednesday, September 16th, 2026

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 15, 2026 — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Mission Technologies division announced today that it was awarded a task order to research improved airdrop and combat feeding techniques to support U.S. Army soldier sustainment.

Under the five-year task order, HII will advance new cargo and personnel airdrop technologies for precision-guided and conventional aerial delivery systems across manned and unmanned aircraft. The effort encompasses improving equipment reliability, safety and interoperability between systems while advancing sensing technologies, autonomous capabilities and cybersecurity protections to mitigate environmental and operational threats.

“Our troops’ safety and mission success depend on their ability to stay supplied and mobile even in the most difficult and austere environments,” said Todd Gentry, president of Mission Technologies’ All-Domain Operations group. “Driven by innovation, our team is uniting cutting-edge research, engineering, and an operator’s mindset to tackle these critical challenges, ensuring our forces are always ready wherever duty calls.”

The task order was awarded under the Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract, administered by the Defense Technical Information Center for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center. HII has extensive expertise in soldier sustainment technologies, with nearly 60 active task orders on the IAC MAC program.

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US Navy Awards Aware $10M Sole-Source Program of Record

Monday, September 14th, 2026

Aware Awarded Sole-Source U.S. Navy Program of Record for Advanced Custom Hearing Protection Solutions Precision-Engineered from Its Proprietary 3D Ear Scanning Technology

Atlanta, GA – September 14, 2026 – Aware Defense, a leader in custom in-ear devices powered by its proprietary eFit 3D ear scanning technology and a division of Aware CBW, has been awarded a sole-source Program of Record contract by the Naval Air Systems Command’s Aircrew Systems Program Office (PMA-202) to advance hearing protection. This prestigious selection underscores Aware’s innovative technology and commitment to protecting the warfighter.

“We are honored to be chosen as the sole-source supplier for this critical program to deploy custom hearing protection built from each warfighter’s unique ear anatomy using Aware’s patented 3D ear scanning technology,” said Sam Kellett, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Aware.

“Hearing loss is one of the most common service-connected disabilities, and it is preventable. Because every ear is different, our eFit scanner and advanced additive manufacturing deliver precision-built protection and communications for mission-critical environments, custom fit at scale. This award reflects the U.S. Navy’s commitment to preventing hearing loss and sets a new standard for protecting the warfighter.”

The five-year contract establishes Aware Defense as the U.S. Navy’s exclusive end-to-end source for 3D digital ear scanning to capture ear canal geometry, manufacture custom hearing protection and Communications Earplugs (CEP), and deliver devices precision-engineered to the individual ear anatomy of Naval Aviation aircrew and flight-line maintainers. The PMA-202 program is anchored by Aware’s eFit scanner, the only non-contact optical 3D scanning system that uses radial illumination to capture the true geometry of the ear and ear canal past the second bend with dimensional accuracy of less than 90 microns.

The sole-source contract builds on proven execution and field validation. Under initial program funding, Aware Defense conducted on-site 3D ear scanning events nationwide and delivered 6,373 custom-fit devices from September 2025 to July 2026, while working alongside NAVAIR Aeromedical Safety Officers and Navy audiologists to fit service members. Under PMA-202, Aware will scale to 42,000 custom-fit units starting August 1, 2026, at Naval Air Stations across the United States (CONUS) and overseas (OCONUS).

“Aware Defense is ready to execute at fleet scale,” said Stu Booker, President of Aware Defense.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with the Navy to accelerate the fielding of advanced hearing protection. We know that gear that fits gets worn, and every ear scan and custom-fit device advances our mission to protect warfighters and preserve long-term hearing health. Our team has proven its ability to seamlessly scan 700 personnel in five days and have precision-fit devices in the warfighters’ ears within 60 days, enabling rapid program expansion across Naval Aviation.”

Hearing loss remains one of the most common and costly injuries across the Department of Defense. With Aware Defense’s Program of Record, custom hearing protection will become integral to how the U.S. Navy protects the hearing of its aviation personnel while supporting clear communications and operational readiness.

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Army Awards the First Two Production Contracts Using the Rapid Electromagnetic Warfare & Signals Intelligence (REWSI) Call for Solutions

Monday, September 14th, 2026

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — The U.S. Army awarded nearly $196 million in production contracts to two defense technology companies to deliver advanced electromagnetic spectrum situational awareness, direction finding, geolocation, signal identification, and other advanced capabilities directly to Soldiers.

The awards mark the Army’s first production contracts executed under the Rapid Electromagnetic Warfare and Signals Intelligence (REWSI) Call for Solutions, an initiative under the Army Open Solicitation (AOS) and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) framework. Both contracts include a five-year ordering period and were awarded by Army Contracting Command–Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG).

The contracts include:

Heaviside Industries Inc.: A $99 million firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract awarded Aug. 27, 2026, for the procurement, fielding, upgrades, and sustainment of the Heaviside MOTH spectrum analyzer. The device provides a small form factor distributed electromagnetic sensor that detects and reports sources within the electromagnetic spectrum at the tactical edge.

Research Innovations Inc. (RII): A $96.9 million firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract awarded Sept. 3, 2026, to procure capabilities supporting the Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) Characteristics of Need (CoN) to the AI-driven RII Dragonfly sensors integrated aboard the Menet Aero Intrepid 1200 unmanned aircraft system.

“The first two awards represent an innovation in defense acquisition – transitioning the enterprise from a reactive posture of developing proprietary systems to match emerging threats, to a proactive strategy of leveraging market velocity to consistently outpace them,” said Col. Scott Shaffer, Project Manager for Electromagnetic Warfare and Collection (PM EW&C).

Led by PM EW&C, this rapid acquisition effort supports the Army’s EMSO CoN. The initiative streamlines the acquisition process, delivering capability faster across a diverse range of technologies to meet formation and echelon needs.

The Call for Solutions (Army Open Solicitation – W9128Z-26-S-A002), released on the VULCAN portal, supports a broader effort to establish a collection of commercial capabilities. Evaluations are currently being conducted on a rolling basis throughout the open period of the CSO.

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Army Awards Production Contract for Enduring-High Energy Laser System

Saturday, September 12th, 2026

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army announced today the award to AeroVironment, Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico, of an other-transaction-agreement for production under the Enduring-High Energy Laser program. This is the Army’s first production contract for a high energy laser weapon system.

“This first of its kind directed energy program will enable our formations to defeat unmanned systems and dominate from the outset. Pairing human ingenuity with advanced technology is what ensures our Army will continue to outpace America’s adversaries,” stated General Christopher LaNeve, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army.

Directed-energy weapons, such as E-HEL, can be used to take out drones at a much lower cost than using more expensive kinetic weapons like missiles. Powered by electric energy, E-HEL generates a lethal high-energy laser beam, offering a low cost-per-shot against critical unmanned aircraft system threats, and a magazine that regenerates with the system’s power supply.

“The key to successfully countering all levels of drones is a layered defense of sensors and effectors. AV and the Army have worked for years to develop directed energy solutions, and we are proud to give our soldiers a decisive edge against drone threats,” said the Honorable Mike Obadal, Under Secretary of the Army.

Developed using a modular open systems approach design consisting of 11 major interfaces, E-HEL is not locked into a single platform or vehicle. The system is designed for operational flexibility, capable of deployment from fixed bases, semi-fixed tactical sites, and mobile combat vehicles, ensuring broad applicability across the operational spectrum. This approach will enable onboarding of cutting-edge capabilities and continuous technology upgrades as they mature to address emerging Army requirements.

“The E-HEL program is an example of how the Army has successfully utilized MOSA, a key element of acquisition reform, as part of our efforts to field technology quickly with an interface to upgrade in the future,” said the Honorable Brent Ingraham, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology and Army Acquisition Executive. “Directed energy weapons have been considered S&T projects, and I’m proud that the Army is moving at speed and scale to deliver this first time capability,” he concluded.

The E-HEL program represents a significant step forward in the Army’s effort to deliver scalable, affordable, and adaptable directed energy capabilities to Soldiers. By transitioning from prototype development to production, the Army is establishing a foundation for continued capability growth and integration across the force. As E-HEL moves toward operational fielding, the program will continue to mature the technology and expand its ability to defeat evolving aerial threats while providing commanders with an additional layer of protection for critical assets and maneuver forces.

By US Army Public Affairs

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