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Bell Q4: 78 Commercial Helicopters Delivered as Military Revenue Rises 20% and MV-75 Accelerates

Bell reported military revenue up 20% in 2025 as its MV-75 tiltrotor programme accelerates toward a targeted first flight in 2026, while the company delivered 78 commercial helicopters in Q4 2025, highlighting simultaneous civil and defence momentum.

2026-01-29T09:37:25.370243-08:00

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Embraer shelves new-airliner plan, redirects effort to E2 sales and defense/eVTOL growth

2026-01-29T07:11:54.001099-08:00

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Czech PM says Czechia must proceed with 24 American F-35 fighters

2026-01-29T07:15:16.986237-08:00

Space Intel Report

ICEYE shelves IPO as it scales SAR production; forecasts $300M+ revenue in 2025 and a $3B valuation

2026-01-29T05:46:32.491426-08:00

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US Army seeks up to 11 Bombardier Global 6500s for High Accuracy Detection ISR programme The US Army is seeking to buy up to 11 custom Bombardier Global 6500 business jets for its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System ISR program. The request targets a military-configured airframe tailored for high-accuracy detection and exploitation missions, positioning the Army to field a jet-based ISR platform.

2026-01-29T09:56:40.616116-08:00

US Army seeks up to 11 Bombardier Global 6500s for High Accuracy Detection ISR programme

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Bell Q4: 78 Commercial Helicopters Delivered as Military Revenue Rises 20% and MV-75 Accelerates Bell reported military revenue up 20% in 2025 as its MV-75 tiltrotor programme accelerates toward a targeted first flight in 2026, while the company delivered 78 commercial helicopters in Q4 2025, highlighting simultaneous civil and defence momentum.

2026-01-29T09:37:25.370243-08:00

Bell Q4: 78 Commercial Helicopters Delivered as Military Revenue Rises 20% and MV-75 Accelerates

politico.eu

Czech PM says Czechia must proceed with 24 American F-35 fighters Czech prime minister said Czechia must proceed with the U.S. F-35 purchase at this stage, endorsing a decision taken by the previous Petr Fiala government to buy 24 American fighter jets. The statement seeks to preserve procurement momentum amid domestic debate over transfers and industrial benefits.

2026-01-29T07:15:16.986237-08:00

Czech PM says Czechia must proceed with 24 American F-35 fighters

AINonline

Embraer shelves new-airliner plan, redirects effort to E2 sales and defense/eVTOL growth Brazilian OEM Embraer has shelved plans for a new airliner and is reallocating resources to accelerate sales of its E2 family while expanding activity in defense and eVTOL sectors. The move shifts company priorities from new clean-sheet development toward near-term revenue and growth markets.

2026-01-29T07:11:54.001099-08:00

Embraer shelves new-airliner plan, redirects effort to E2 sales and defense/eVTOL growth

Space Intel Report

ICEYE shelves IPO as it scales SAR production; forecasts $300M+ revenue in 2025 and a $3B valuation Finland's ICEYE has shelved plans for a near-term IPO while projecting more than $300m revenue in 2025 and a roughly $3bn valuation as it expands production of synthetic-aperture radar satellites. The company urged the European Commission to accelerate regulatory and industrial support to match growth.

2026-01-29T05:46:32.491426-08:00

ICEYE shelves IPO as it scales SAR production; forecasts $300M+ revenue in 2025 and a $3B valuation

Reuters

L3Harris sees 'double‑digit' missile propulsion growth after Pentagon's $1T push; Q4 revenue hit by shutdown delays L3Harris expects double‑digit growth in its missile propulsion business after the Pentagon announced a new $1 trillion investment and signed two missile production agreements with Lockheed Martin, but said it has not yet received reconciliation funds. The company reported $27.5B of 2025 orders while Q4 revenue lagged amid shutdown‑delayed awards.

2026-01-29T05:40:36.448068-08:00

L3Harris sees 'double‑digit' missile propulsion growth after Pentagon's $1T push; Q4 revenue hit by shutdown delays

Wall Street Journal

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Lockheed and Pentagon sign framework to quadruple THAAD interceptor output to 400 per year Lockheed Martin signed a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to increase annual production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors from 96 to 400. The deal, announced Jan. 29, 2026, more than quadruples current output capacity.

2026-01-29T04:46:10.727236-08:00

Lockheed and Pentagon sign framework to quadruple THAAD interceptor output to 400 per year

Reuters

Lockheed Martin posts stronger 2025: $75B sales, $194B backlog and DoD missile pact Lockheed Martin closed 2025 with $75.0 billion in sales, a $5 billion profit and Q4 revenue of $20.3 billion, while reporting record backlog of $194 billion. The company beat expectations, generated strong cash flow and signed a DoD agreement to expand missile production amid rising demand for fighters and weapons.

2026-01-29T04:45:48.239539-08:00

Lockheed Martin posts stronger 2025: $75B sales, $194B backlog and DoD missile pact

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Bell Q4: 78 Commercial Helicopters Delivered as Military Revenue Rises 20% and MV-75 Accelerates

Embraer shelves new-airliner plan, redirects effort to E2 sales and defense/eVTOL growth

Czech PM says Czechia must proceed with 24 American F-35 fighters

ICEYE shelves IPO as it scales SAR production; forecasts $300M+ revenue in 2025 and a $3B valuation

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