XTI Aerospace has announced its selection of the Garmin G700 TXi avionics suite for the TriFan 600, the company’s flagship vertical takeoff and landing (xVTOL) aircraft. The decision marks a pivotal step in the aircraft’s development, aligning advanced cockpit technology…
Pasteur Labs, a developer of Simulation Intelligence platforms that integrate artificial intelligence with physics-based modeling, has acquired FOSAI, a specialized provider of autonomous systems and digital integration solutions for aerospace and defense. The acquisition marks a strategic leap in the…
Performance Drone Works (PDW), a rising force in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has officially opened its new 90,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama. Dubbed Drone Factory 01 (DF01), the site is purpose-built to support full-rate production of PDW’s flagship tactical…
Peak Rock Capital, a middle-market private investment firm, has completed its acquisition of Aegis Industrial Software, a global provider of manufacturing execution system (MES) software. The move positions Peak Rock to deepen its footprint in mission-critical software solutions, with direct…
In a strategic move aimed at fortifying Japan’s domestic satellite infrastructure, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has been selected by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) as a representative organization under its Space Strategy Fund. The initiative, part of JAXA’s broader effort…
Two prominent aerospace players, Astronics Corporation and Howmet Aerospace Inc., are set to present at the upcoming Jefferies Industrials Conference in New York on September 4, 2025. The event, known for spotlighting industrial innovation and strategic outlooks, offers a timely…
AstroNova, Inc., a data visualization and printing technology company with a footprint in aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, has announced the appointment of Shawn Kravetz to its Board of Directors. Kravetz, a seasoned investor and strategic advisor, brings a wealth…
Veteran Ventures Capital (VVC), a McLean, Virginia-based firm focused on dual-use national security technologies, has closed its second fund at $60 million, oversubscribed by 20% and tripling the size of its inaugural fund. The timing couldn’t be more strategic. With…
Foundation Alloy, a Boston-based MIT spinout, has unveiled Molyclast™, a new class of high-performance molybdenum alloys engineered to meet the extreme demands of aerospace, defense, and energy applications. Developed using the company’s proprietary MetalsFIRST™ platform, Molyclast introduces a new benchmark…
United Airlines Ventures (UAV), the venture capital arm of United Airlines, has announced a strategic investment in aerospace startup Astro Mechanica, a company developing adaptive propulsion systems and advanced airframe designs aimed at enabling efficient supersonic flight. The move reflects…