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Raytheon has been awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop a domestic production capability for thin film lithium niobate wafers, a material critical to high-speed secure communications and advanced sensing systems. The effort is intended to reduce reliance on foreign-dominated supply chains and ensure a secure U.S.-based source for both defense and commercial applications.

Raytheon secures U.S. contract to establish domestic thin film lithium niobate wafer production papability

Raytheon has been awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop a domestic production capability for thin film lithium niobate wafers, a material critical to high-speed secure communications and advanced sensing systems.

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Patria said it has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney for the final assembly of the first F135 fighter jet engines in Finland. Production has already started and will run until 2030 at Patria’s new assembly and maintenance facility in Linnavuori, Nokia.

Patria, Pratt & Whitney agree on F135 engine final assembly for Finland’s F-35 Lightning II programme

  As a strategic partner of the Finnish Defence Forces, Patria will initially assemble the engines and later carry out maintenance and repair activities. Finland’s first F-35A fighter aircraft are scheduled to arrive at the Lapland Air Wing base in Rovaniemi at the end of 2026. “It’s inspiring to see our joint efforts materialize –

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