Xanadu, a Toronto-based quantum computing firm, has been selected for Round 1 of Canada’s IDEaS NORAD Modernization Science and Technology Contest, a competitive defense innovation program aimed at strengthening North American aerospace and maritime capabilities. The company will receive a…
XTI Aerospace has completed a key milestone in its path toward FAA certification of the TriFan 600, a hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (xVTOL) aircraft designed to bridge the gap between helicopters and business jets. The company recently concluded a…
Red 6, a pioneer in augmented reality flight training, has announced a new partnership with Northrop Grumman to integrate its Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) into Beacon, Northrop’s open-access testbed ecosystem for autonomous mission development. The collaboration aims to…
A new report from the ActivTrak Productivity Lab reveals a striking productivity gap across industries, with aerospace organizations experiencing the highest untapped capacity and cost impact. According to the inaugural Workforce Utilization Benchmarks report, nearly 60 percent of workers fall…
Merlin, a Boston-based developer of assured autonomy for fixed-wing aircraft, has entered a strategic agreement with Northrop Grumman to integrate its Merlin Pilot onto Beacon™, Northrop’s next-generation testbed ecosystem unveiled in June 2025. Designed to fast-track autonomous mission systems for…
New Frontier Aerospace (NFA), a propulsion and orbital transfer innovator based in Kent, Washington, has been awarded a Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract by SpaceWERX to develop its Bifröst Orbit Transfer Spacecraft (OTS). The award…
A new market report from SkyQuest Technology Consulting projects the global smart sensor market will surge from USD 78.34 billion in 2024 to USD 294.47 billion by 2032, driven by a compound annual growth rate of 18 percent. While the…
Hughes Network Systems, LLC, a subsidiary of EchoStar, has officially earned AS9100 certification, a globally recognized quality management standard tailored for aerospace, aviation, and defense organizations. This milestone signals Hughes’ growing alignment with the rigorous demands of flight-critical systems and…
Best Electric Machine (BEM), a U.S.-based developer of variable-speed motor-generator systems, has announced an early-access program for its patented SYNCHRO-SYM® motor architecture—a rare-earth-free design that promises significant gains in power density, efficiency, and sustainability. The launch positions BEM as a…
Stellex Capital Management has appointed Matthew F. Kajfez as Operating Partner and Supply Chain Transformation Lead, signaling a strategic push to deepen operational support across its industrial holdings. With over $5 billion in assets under management, Stellex is known for…