Aerospace & Defense

York, Pa. – October 08, 2026 -- BAE Systems has secured a $230.1 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to produce 32 chassis for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle Recovery variant, designated ACV-R, expanding the service's amphibious vehicle fleet.

ACV-R adds recovery capability to Marine Corps amphibious fleet

The ACV-R variant is built to recover and maintain Marine Corps vehicles in the field, keeping the broader ACV fleet mission-ready during operations. The award extends BAE Systems' existing ACV production portfolio, which already includes the ACV-30 fire-support variant, the ACV-Personnel troop transport and the ACV-Command vehicle, all built on a common modular chassis.

New Haven, Conn. – October 07, 2026 -- General Dynamics Land Systems and Primordial Labs have signed a master teaming agreement to integrate natural language command and control software across GDLS's combat vehicle portfolio, including the Abrams tank and next-generation combat vehicles.

Anura software lets crews direct onboard systems by stating goals rather than navigating manual controls

The agreement pairs GDLS's vehicle design and integration expertise with Primordial Labs' Anura platform, a Natural Language Command and Control (NLC2) system. Crews will be able to state objectives and constraints in plain language, and Anura will execute actions by interfacing with onboard subsystems such as sensors, displays, communications and uncrewed systems -- tasks that currently require dedicated operator stations.

Reston, Va. – October 07, 2026 -- General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) announced that its board has elected company president Danny Deep as chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Phebe Novakovic after 13 years in the role.

Novakovic transitions to executive chairman after more than a decade as CEO

Novakovic, who has served as CEO since 2013, will move to the role of executive chairman of General Dynamics, remaining engaged with the company's leadership. The board's independent lead director, Laura J. Schumacher, credited Novakovic with setting a clear strategic vision and building a capable leadership team during her tenure.

Albuquerque, N.M. – October 07, 2026 -- X-Bow Systems has secured a prototype agreement worth up to $69.7 million to develop and qualify a solid rocket motor booster for a U.S. Navy next-generation weapon program targeting surface warfare threats.

Pentagon funds phased development with $50 million obligated upfront

The agreement, administered by U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, splits into a $50.4 million Phase 1 development effort and a $19.3 million Phase 2 qualification option. Of the total, $50 million has been obligated at award to fund a 12-month Phase 1 timeline.

Navy targets early FY 2031 fielding of common interceptor architecture

The program replaces single-purpose interceptors with a shared architecture, including variants designed to pack more interceptors into each launch system. The Navy expects an initial operational capability in early FY 2031.

New Taipei City – October 07, 2026 -- Upbeat Technology launched the Bluemag Pi, a sensor-integrated flight controller combining real-time flight control with onboard AI inference, targeting long-endurance fixed-wing aircraft, commercial multirotor drones and unmanned surface vessels.

Dual-core RISC-V chip separates flight-critical tasks from AI processing

The board runs on Upbeat's UP301 system-on-chip, pairing SiFive's E3 and E2 RISC-V processor cores. One core handles time-critical flight control while the second manages communication, navigation and AI tasks, according to the company.

San Leandro, Calif. – October 07, 2026 -- Fisica, Inc. has secured a new contract under the U.S. Space Force's Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) program, advancing the initiative's second ground-based sensor site to the United Kingdom.

Fisica wins competitive bid after completing Australia site

The contract was awarded through a competitive bid process, with Fisica's track record on DARC's first site in Australia cited as the deciding factor. Construction at the Australian site is now complete, just one year after a trilateral agreement launched the program's first phase.

Scope covers design, assembly and installation of radar antenna systems

Fisica's work on the UK site will include the design, assembly, testing and installation of advanced radar antenna systems. The company said its performance in Australia reduced implementation risk for the program, strengthening its position as a partner for the next construction phase.

Halifax – October 07, 2026 -- Galaxia and Maritime Launch Services Inc. (CBOE: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) have agreed that Galaxia will develop and supply an Autonomous Flight Safety System (AFSS) for launch operations at Spaceport Nova Scotia, marking a step toward Canadian sovereign launch capability.

Galaxia's AFSS replaces ground-based range safety with onboard vehicle decision-making

The system will process launch vehicle sensor data in real time onboard the rocket to determine whether termination criteria have been met, reducing dependence on traditional ground-based range safety infrastructure. The design incorporates redundant radiation-hardened controllers, deterministic real-time signal processing, multi-sensor data fusion for vehicle health monitoring, and a space-grade independent power system intended to operate under mission-critical conditions.

New Century, Kan. – October 07, 2026 -- Butler National Corporation (OTCQX: BUKS) has authorized a $10 million increase to its common stock repurchase program, lifting total available authorization to approximately $11.9 million and extending the window for buybacks through April 30, 2029.

Board expands buyback capacity to $11.9 million through 2029

The aerospace modification, MRO and gaming management company said the increased authorization gives management added flexibility to repurchase shares when market conditions are deemed favorable for long-term shareholders. The decision followed the Board's review of the Company's financial position, expected capital requirements and growth investment opportunities.

Pittsburgh – October 07, 2026 -- An InventHelp client has filed a patent application for the Hammersmith Rifle, Model SG 25, an ambidextrous service rifle platform designed to be reconfigured by individual operators for fit and field conditions, and is now seeking manufacturers or marketers for licensing.

Design targets user-specific fit and recoil management

The Model SG 25 features an adjustable side-folding stock and a pistol grip that can be set to the shooter's preferred length of pull and hand size. An adjustable gas and operating system lets operators tune the weapon to their recoil tolerance and to varying environmental conditions.

Campbell, Calif. – October 07, 2026 -- WEKA Federal, the wholly-owned subsidiary of WEKA, has been designated an "Awardable" vendor in the U.S. Department of War's Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, clearing the way for defense acquisition teams to procure and deploy its NeuralMesh software without repeat technical evaluations.

Designation lets DoW program offices skip competitive re-evaluation

Tradewinds, housed within the DoW's Chief Digital Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), is a digital repository of post-competition, pre-vetted pitch videos addressing the department's AI/ML, data and analytics challenges. The Awardable status means mission owners can now award NeuralMesh contracts directly, bypassing a lengthy procurement cycle.