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May 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM

H.B. Fuller Announces Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence

VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL), the world’s largest pureplay adhesives provider, today announced the establishment of a new Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence—a purpose-built, certified manufacturing and innovation facility designed to accelerate growth across the aviation, space, and defense markets. The investment marks a significant milestone in H.B. Fuller’s long-term growth strategy. It also represents a key execution step within Project...
May 6, 2026 at 9:10 AM

AV’s LOCUST Demonstrates Landmark Capability at White Sands with JIATF-401 and FAA

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced a historic milestone for directed energy and homeland defense following the successful execution of a first-of-its-kind counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) laser test in coordination with the U.S. Department of War and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). During an early March test event at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), led by Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401), AV’s LOCUST® high-...
May 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM

York Space Systems Awarded Multiple IDIQ Awards Supporting Next-Generation National Security Space Architectures

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--York Space Systems (York) (NYSE: YSS), a leading, U.S.-based national defense and commercial prime providing a comprehensive suite of mission-critical solutions, today announced it has secured multiple IDIQ contract awards across two mission areas critical to national security and defense. These awards expand York’s role in next-generation space and defense architectures. The work supports the development and deployment of critical national defense and warfighter space...
May 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM

L Squared Announces New Aerospace, Space, and Defense Platform Led by Experienced Operating Executive Philip Gunn

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L Squared Capital Partners (“L Squared”) announced today that Philip Gunn has joined the firm as an Operating Executive. Philip most recently led Business Development efforts in both strategic partnerships and M&A as a Vice President at Raptor Scientific. He is a U.S. Air Force combat veteran with deep experience in the aerospace and defense industry across both front-end and corporate development functions with a seasoned policy background. In his ne...
May 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM

AllClear Aerospace & Defense Expands Investment in Honeywell Aerospace Wheels and Brakes to Strengthen Global Military Readiness

MIRAMAR, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AllClear Aerospace & Defense (AllClear) today announced an expanded investment in Honeywell Aerospace’s wheels and brakes product line, reinforcing its commitment to supporting military operators with reliable, mission-ready supply amid ongoing global supply chain constraints. As demand for sustainment continues to rise across legacy and frontline platforms, AllClear has increased inventory and support capabilities for wheels and brakes systems on the F-15 an...
May 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Curtiss-Wright Announces Transition From Design to Prototype Manufacturing of Helium Circulator and Safety Systems for X-energy’s Xe-100 Reactor

DAVIDSON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Curtiss-Wright transitions from Design to Prototype Stage for Helium Circulator Systems & Reactivity Control and Shutdown Systems in X-energy reactor...
May 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Poised for its Next Phase of Growth, CoLab Adds Design and Operational Leadership

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CoLab, the company building the AI operating system for hardware product development, today announces two strategic, senior-level hires to bolster its impressive growth path. Tom Greever joins the company as Senior Vice President of Design, and Jessie Wheeler joins the company as Senior Vice President of Operations. CoLab’s EngineeringOS helps engineers make better, faster design decisions by capturing expert design feedback, centralizing technical kno...
May 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Astranis Adds $450 Million to Meet Surging Demand for Advanced High-Orbit Spacecraft

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Astranis today announced it has raised $450 million in new capital, bringing the company’s total raised to more than $1.2 billion as it scales to meet increased demand for its spacecraft designed for geostationary orbit (GEO) and other high orbits. The funding includes a new $300 million Series E round co-led by Snowpoint Ventures and Franklin Templeton, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, funds and accounts managed by affiliates of BlackRock, Baillie Gi...
May 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM

TIC Solutions Reports Results for the First Quarter 2026

HOLLYWOOD, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TIC Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: TIC) (“TIC Solutions” or the “Company”), a leading provider of tech-enabled Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance, engineering, and geospatial services, today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The Company’s first quarter results include the financial performance of NV5 Global, Inc. (“NV5”) for the period following our acquisition of NV5 on August 4, 2025 (the “NV5 Acquisition”). All...
May 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Enlightenment Capital Appoints Rob Albritton as Managing Director, Technology and Innovation

CHEVY CHASE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enlightenment Capital, an Aerospace, Defense, Government & Technology (ADG&T) focused investment firm based in the Washington, DC area, announced the appointment of Rob Albritton as Managing Director, Technology and Innovation. Albritton will lead technology strategy, innovation, and AI initiatives across Enlightenment Capital’s portfolio companies, support diligence for new investments, and advise the firm on its technology and AI roadmap. “I am excit...
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