PBS Aerospace signs multi-year subcontract with Zone 5 Technologies to expand U.S. turbojet engine production

By Martin Chomsky (Defence Industry Europe)

PBS Aerospace has announced a significant subcontract agreement with Zone 5 Technologies, Inc., valued at several tens of millions of dollars. The company, part of PBS GROUP and a manufacturer of precision-made turbojet engines, said the agreement will support defence-related propulsion programmes.
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PBS Aerospace has announced a significant subcontract agreement with Zone 5 Technologies, Inc., valued at several tens of millions of dollars. The company, part of PBS GROUP and a manufacturer of precision-made turbojet engines, said the agreement will support defence-related propulsion programmes.

 

The agreement follows the opening of PBS Aerospace’s U.S. headquarters in Roswell, Georgia, in September 2025. The facility was backed by a 20 million US dollar investment from PBS GROUP owner William Didden aimed at expanding U.S. production of precision-made turbojet engines.

“This agreement demonstrates that PBS Aerospace has the operational maturity and capacity to serve as a long-term industrial contributor to U.S. defence priorities,” said PBS GROUP Owner William Didden.

The multi-year subcontract will support PBS Aerospace’s manufacturing operations in the United States. These operations focus on producing precision-made turbojet engines for defence applications.

“This agreement represents a significant commitment to expanding our U.S. defence manufacturing capabilities,” said Erin Durham, CEO of PBS Aerospace. “Our Georgia facility is operational and scaling production to meet the demands of customers who require reliable, high-performance propulsion systems.”

PBS Aerospace produces the PBS TJ40 turbojet engine with a thrust of approximately 100 pounds and the PBS TJ80 with a maximum thrust of 200 pounds. Both engines are designed for rapid deployment and integration into missile and unmanned systems, where size, weight and performance are key mission-critical requirements.

“PBS Group’s investment in U.S. manufacturing infrastructure reflects our commitment to supporting national security priorities through proximity to customers, agile production capabilities and adherence to U.S. defence standards,” said Petr Kadner, CEO of PBS GROUP.

 

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