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Lockheed Martin highlights Canada’s Aversan and its mission-critical software testing role on the global F-35 program
More than 110 Canadian companies have contributed high-value capabilities to the global F-35 program, according to Lockheed Martin, including engineering firm Aversan.

Textron Systems’ Damocles loitering munition selected for U.S. Army LASSO prototype contract
Textron Systems has been awarded a prototype agreement by the U.S. Army under the Low Altitude Stalking & Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program.

New Zealand Defence Force to trial Syos Aerospace multi-domain uncrewed systems to boost capability and industry
Innovative New Zealand-developed drones and autonomous vehicles will be trialled by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) under an agreement with Syos Aerospace.

Former U.S. Air Force pilot arrested on charges of providing unauthorised defence services to Chinese military
On February 25, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of former U.S. Air Force officer and pilot Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., also known by the call sign “Runner,” in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

FlyFocus secures €4.5 million to expand Polish drone production and strengthen European defence supply chains
FlyFocus, a Poland-based defence technology company specialising in unmanned aerial systems and avionics, has raised €4.5 million in its first institutional funding round.

U.S. Department of War signs $61.5 million Boeing contract to replenish GBU-57 bombs used in 2025 Iran strike
On February 24, the U.S. Department of War announced it had signed a contract with Boeing for the production and delivery of a new batch of GBU-57 MOP guided bombs.

GE Aerospace awarded Defense Logistics Agency contract to improve U.S. Air Force J85 engine readiness
GE Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the Defense Logistics Agency to improve readiness of the J85 engine, which powers the U.S. Air Force’s primary training aircraft, the T-38.


