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NASA at crossroads over lunar Gateway logistics; explores alternative supply and transport approaches

NASA is at a crossroads over how to handle logistics for the lunar Gateway, weighing alternative supply and transport approaches to support sustained cislunar operations. The review could redefine mission architectures, contractor roles and timing for Gateway resupply and related Artemis activities.

2026-01-29T14:41:17.299919-08:00

Reuters

Horizon selects RAMPF Composite Solutions to build main fuselage for Cavorite X7 eVTOL

2026-01-29T06:09:36.260782-08:00

Vertical Mag

VSE to acquire Precision Aviation Group for ~$2.025B to create scaled aviation aftermarket pure‑play

2026-01-29T06:06:22.660604-08:00

Wall Street Journal

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

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

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NASA at crossroads over lunar Gateway logistics; explores alternative supply and transport approaches NASA is at a crossroads over how to handle logistics for the lunar Gateway, weighing alternative supply and transport approaches to support sustained cislunar operations. The review could redefine mission architectures, contractor roles and timing for Gateway resupply and related Artemis activities.

2026-01-29T14:41:17.299919-08:00

NASA at crossroads over lunar Gateway logistics; explores alternative supply and transport approaches

Breaking Defense

Embraer says KC-390 could be built in the U.S. if a U.S. procurement proceeds Embraer, already embedded in the U.S. industrial base, said it would build the KC-390 Millennium tanker/transport in the United States if a U.S. procurement materialises. The company said the commitment would include production and sustainment work contingent on a formal contract award.

2026-01-29T13:12:57.630766-08:00

Embraer says KC-390 could be built in the U.S. if a U.S. procurement proceeds

Reuters

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Horizon selects RAMPF Composite Solutions to build main fuselage for Cavorite X7 eVTOL Horizon Aircraft has tapped RAMPF Composite Solutions to produce the primary fuselage for its Cavorite X7 hybrid‑electric VTOL. RAMPF — a specialist in high‑performance composite design, engineering and manufacturing — will fabricate the aircraft's main body, providing Horizon dedicated composite production capability for the X7 airframe.

2026-01-29T06:09:36.260782-08:00

Horizon selects RAMPF Composite Solutions to build main fuselage for Cavorite X7 eVTOL

Vertical Mag

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VSE to acquire Precision Aviation Group for ~$2.025B to create scaled aviation aftermarket pure‑play VSE has agreed to acquire Precision Aviation Group for approximately $2.025 billion in cash and equity, combining two major aftermarket distributors and MRO providers. The deal expands VSE’s parts distribution and repair capabilities, increases pro forma 2025 aviation revenue by ~50% and targets consolidated adjusted EBITDA above 20%.

2026-01-29T06:06:22.660604-08:00

VSE to acquire Precision Aviation Group for ~$2.025B to create scaled aviation aftermarket pure‑play

Reuters

L3Harris sees 'double‑digit' missile-business growth after Pentagon's $1T push; Missile Solutions to add $4.4B amid Q4 headwinds L3Harris expects double‑digit growth in its Missile Solutions unit after the Pentagon's $1 trillion missile‑propulsion investment and new Lockheed agreements. The unit, including Aerojet‑Rocketdyne, is forecast to generate $4.4 billion, even as Q4 was hit by impairments, transformation costs and shutdown delays.

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

L3Harris sees 'double‑digit' missile-business growth after Pentagon's $1T push; Missile Solutions to add $4.4B amid Q4 headwinds

Wall Street Journal

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Lockheed, Pentagon sign framework to quadruple THAAD interceptor output to 400 per year Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon signed a framework agreement to raise annual THAAD interceptor production from 96 to 400 missiles, a roughly fourfold increase. The pact follows a recent similar move to boost PAC‑3 MSE output, signaling accelerated U.S. missile‑defence scaling.

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

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

Reuters

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Lockheed Martin posts $5B profit in 2025 as space sales, missile demand and Orion lift revenue and backlog Lockheed Martin reported a $5 billion profit for 2025, driven by a 4% year‑over‑year rise in its Space segment—fueled by missile‑defence sales and the Orion program—and signed a Department of Defense agreement to expand missile production capacity, with a record $194 billion backlog.

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

Lockheed Martin posts $5B profit in 2025 as space sales, missile demand and Orion lift revenue and backlog

Reuters

Honeywell Q4 revenue and profit rise as aerospace unit and aftermarket services drive results Honeywell reported fourth‑quarter revenue and profit increases, buoyed by continued strength in its aerospace unit and aftermarket services, including maintenance, parts and technical support. The results reflect robust demand for aftermarket activity that materially contributed to the company's quarterly performance.

2026-01-29T03:31:21.711457-08:00

Honeywell Q4 revenue and profit rise as aerospace unit and aftermarket services drive results

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NASA at crossroads over lunar Gateway logistics; explores alternative supply and transport approaches

Horizon selects RAMPF Composite Solutions to build main fuselage for Cavorite X7 eVTOL

VSE to acquire Precision Aviation Group for ~$2.025B to create scaled aviation aftermarket pure‑play

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

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