The contract marks the company’s first publicly disclosed prime award from the U.S. government. It positions PBS Aerospace as a direct industrial partner responsible for delivery and performance at the programme level.
The work will focus on providing turbojet propulsion systems designed for affordability, scalability and reliability. These systems are intended for use in unmanned and attritable platforms supporting current Air Force programmes.
PBS Aerospace said its facility in Roswell, Georgia is expanding production to meet contract requirements and existing commitments. The company added that the site reflects its growing role in the U.S. defence industrial base.
“PBS GROUP’s investment in U.S. defense manufacturing is what made this contract possible,” said Petr Kádner, CEO of PBS GROUP. “Our focus on scalable, affordable propulsion positions PBS Aerospace to support the growing operational requirements of American and allied forces.”
Company officials said the contract highlights their focus on domestic manufacturing capacity. The award comes as the Department of Defense prioritises production speed and scalability for unmanned systems.
“This prime contract is a direct result of our team’s commitment to American defense manufacturing,” said William Didden, Owner of PBS GROUP. “It signals our intent to deepen PBS Aerospace’s role as a trusted, scalable partner within the U.S. defense industrial base.”
Erin Durham, CEO of PBS Aerospace, said the contract reflects confidence in the company’s capabilities. “This contract is an important milestone for PBS Aerospace and a strong validation of the role we are building in the U.S. defense industrial base,” she said. “It reflects the confidence the U.S. Air Force has placed in our team, our propulsion technology, and our ability to scale production in the United States to support mission-critical unmanned systems. We are building more than engines in Roswell, we are building responsive American manufacturing capacity for the Air Force’s critical needs.”
PBS Aerospace is part of PBS GROUP, a Czech-based industrial group specialising in propulsion systems. The company said its U.S. facility was established in under a year to support American defence programmes and allied partners.
