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Avio revenue rises 17.5% as defense solid-rocket work drives two-thirds of new backlog

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Avio reported a 17.5% revenue increase and a 7.3% rise in adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30. Two-thirds of its newly added backlog came from solid rocket motors for defense applications, while the company said additional funding is needed to increase Ariane 6 and Vega launch cadence.

Discovered 2026-09-13T23:20:52.721406-07:00 | 2026-09-13T23:20:52.721406-07:00

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  • Avio’s results show defense demand is becoming a major driver of backlog growth: two-thirds of additions in the first half came from solid rocket motors rather than orbital launch vehicles.
  • The company says existing funds can support higher Ariane 6 and Vega cadence, but additional financing is needed to meet demand—highlighting the capital requirements behind Europe’s launch ambitions.
  • Avio’s warning that the SpaceX rideshare market has changed underscores growing competitive pressure on launch economics and access to orbit.

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