Military

Southwest Aerospace Technologies (S.W.A.T.) announced that it has signed a lease agreement with the City of Georgetown, Texas, for the long term lease of a 12,000 square foot hangar and the adjacent area at the Georgetown Executive Airport (KGTU). The additional space will enable S.W.A.T. to expand its service offerings as well as its aircraft…

Guill Tool, extrusion tooling expert, has announced its 10-day program. This program applies to eligible tips and dies that will be shipped within 10 business days of receiving the purchase order from the customer.  The company’s precision tips and dies have been manufactured in the U.S. for 62 years. All Guill extrusion tools are produced using certified and…

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), has been awarded a contractor logistics support services (CLS) contract from the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center for C-20 and C-37 fleets. This contract extends over a seven-year period and provides services to the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S….

Gogo announced the completion of its acquisition of Satcom Direct (SD), creating the only multi-orbit, multi-band, in-flight connectivity provider serving the needs of every segment of the global business aviation (BA) and military/government mobility markets. Gogo paid $375 million in cash and issued five million shares of Gogo stock to SD ownership at close and could pay up to an additional $225 million tied to realizing performance thresholds over the next four years. The transaction, including fees, was funded with $250 million of…

PhysicsX, a London-based start-up bringing the power of generative AI to enable breakthrough engineering in advanced industries, has launched the first Large Geometry Model (LGM) for aerospace engineering, LGM-Aero, and a publicly accessible reference application, Ai.rplane, to showcase its power in designing aero structures. Ai.rplane allows engineers to generate innovative aircraft designs in an infinitely…

Molex, a global electronics and connectivity innovator, has completed its acquisition of AirBorn, a global manufacturer of rugged and highly reliable connectors and electronic components designed for mission-critical applications across aerospace and defense, commercial air, space exploration, medical and industrial markets. AirBorn brings an expansive product portfolio and proven aerospace and defense solutions to Molex, which is known for…

AMETEK Abaco Systems announced the launch of the NVA500, an XMC form factor AI/GPGPU card powered by the NVIDIA RTX A500 GPU. Designed to meet demanding computational challenges, the NVA500 brings advanced AI, ML and deep learning capabilities to mission-critical embedded systems, revolutionizing performance in defense and aerospace applications.  “Abaco Systems has always been at…

The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products is highlighting its Advanced Magnetic Sensing (AMS) family of high-precision non-contact measuring systems, specifically designed for the aerospace and military markets. These sensors are engineered to operate reliably in high-pressure environments ranging from 500 psi to 40,000 psi, making them ideal for critical applications in aerospace propulsion and…

KIHOMAC broke ground for its new, state of the art aerospace manufacturing facility on November 21. This new 130,000-square-foot site symbolizes KIHOMAC’s growth and investment in the Warner Robins area. The facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, significantly enhancing the local manufacturing base in support of the Warner Robins Air…

AEVEX Aerospace, a global leader in full-spectrum airborne intelligence solutions, announced the expansion of their aircraft modification facilities located at the French Valley Airport (F70) in Murrieta, CA. AEVEX’s existing campus has 65,000 sq ft of hangar, manufacturing, and office space. The new facilities provide the AEVEX campus with an additional 15,000 square feet of…

Lynx Software Technologies (Lynx), maker of foundational, open architecture software solutions for edge computing, announced the acquisition of Core Avionics & Industrial (CoreAvi). CoreAVI is a provider of development tools, software libraries and deployable software packages that enable safety-critical graphics processing unit (GPU)-based computing, including certified graphics rendering, autonomy, and AI applications. The acquisition positions…

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals announced the acquisition of ATI’s precision rolled strip operations in New Bedford, Mass. and Remscheid, Germany further expanding its precision-rolling capabilities and strengthening its position in the global market. Under Ulbrich’s ownership, the New Bedford, Mass., facility will be named Ulbrich Precision Alloys and the location in Remscheid, Germany…