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X-Bow selected to supply solid rocket boosters for CoAspire’s ground-launched Navy CHAOS cruise missile
X-Bow Systems has been selected by CoAspire to develop and produce solid rocket booster motors for the U.S. Navy's Coalition Heterogeneous Affordable Offensive Strike programme. The decision expands X-Bow's role in lower-cost precision weapons after seven propulsion programme selections in 2026, while highlighting the challenge of manufacturing missile components at sustained volume.
AeroVironment’s VideoRay advances in US Navy mine warfare, but production scale remains unproven
AeroVironment's VideoRay subsidiary will support an AEVEX-led autonomous mine countermeasure prototype programme following competitive Navy demonstrations. The selection strengthens its position in underwater defence robotics, although no new production contract value was disclosed.
RTX’s $6.3bn missile contract puts US interceptor production to the test
Raytheon's new multiyear Standard Missile-3 Block IB agreement gives RTX Corporation greater production visibility as the Pentagon rebuilds interceptor inventories. The commercial opportunity is substantial, although the headline ceiling is not equivalent to revenue already earned.
Why RTX’s $24.4bn SM-6 deal is bigger than another giant Pentagon contract
Raytheon has secured a US Navy contract valued at up to $24.4 billion for Standard Missile-6 interceptors, but the real test is whether RTX can convert a seven-year production framework into more than 500 missiles annually while rebuilding strained US inventories.
Boeing beats Northrop Grumman for $20bn US Navy next-generation fighter programme
The F/A-XX development award gives Boeing another next-generation combat-aircraft programme after its F-47 victory and strengthens the long-term outlook for its St. Louis defence operation.
HII moves ROMULUS 151 into physical production with five unmanned ships underway
HII and Breaux Brothers have completed the structural build and hull flip of the first ROMULUS 151 unmanned surface vessel, while five vessels are now under construction as HII positions the platform for US Navy and allied autonomous maritime requirements.
Austal (ASX: ASB) jumps 7.1% as US$1.35bn bid tops Hanwha offer
Austal rose 7.1% after Wildcat offered up to US$1.35bn for Austal USA, topping Hanwha. What could a sale leave for ASB shareholders?
Why Kongsberg waited 14 months to complete its Sonatech underwater acoustics deal
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has completed its acquisition of California underwater acoustics specialist Sonatech more than 14 months after signing the deal, adding a long-standing US Navy supplier to a business increasingly focused on defence, autonomous underwater systems and subsea surveillance.
AML3D revenue jumps 70% as AUKUS orders push FY27 backlog to A$16.8m
AML3D Limited reported record FY26 revenue of A$12.5 million and its first profitable half-year as demand for its ARCEMY metal additive-manufacturing systems expanded across United States defence supply chains. It enters FY27 with A$16.8 million of contracted work and a A$78 million sales pipeline.
Science Applications International raises 2027 outlook as revenue grows and shares jump 8%
Science Applications International shares jumped 8% after stronger revenue and a major 2027 guidance raise, but weak bookings remain a key risk.