Aerospace & Defense · Week of Oct 26, 2026
Navy and Asia-Pacific awards lead the week in defense releases
Elbit Systems and CACI booked contracts, AAR expanded its credit line, and TPC and Assail moved further into defense supply and government work.
Contract awards led the week. Elbit Systems says it won contracts worth approximately $200 million from a country in Asia-Pacific for airborne ISTAR and training solutions. CACI says the U.S. Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane awarded it a five-year task order valued at up to $281 million for electromagnetic spectrum work.
Several companies also expanded their capacity to serve the defense market. AAR says it increased its revolving credit facility to $1.375 billion. The Partner Companies says it acquired Phoenix-based F&B MFG to add precision metal forming capabilities. Assail says it launched Assail Federal to sell autonomous offensive cyber tools to government agencies. Elektros pitched a potential lithium acquisition tied to U.S. battery and defense supply chains.
Elbit Systems Ltd.
Elbit Systems Awarded Approximately $200 Million in Contracts for Airborne ISTAR and Training Solutions in Asia-Pacific
Elbit Systems says it was awarded contracts with an aggregate value of approximately $200 million from a country in Asia-Pacific for the supply of airborne ISTAR and training solutions. The award adds to the company's business in the Asia-Pacific region.
AAR CORP.
AAR increases size and extends maturity of revolving credit facility
AAR says it amended its revolving credit facility, increasing total commitments to $1.375 billion, an increase of $550 million, and extending its maturity. The larger facility gives the aviation aftermarket company more available financing.
CACI International Inc
CACI Secures U.S. Navy Task Order to Strengthen Electromagnetic Spectrum Dominance
CACI says it received a five-year task order valued at up to $281 million from the U.S. Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane. The work supports the Navy's efforts in electromagnetic spectrum operations.
NASA
Hunting Red Leaves with Satellites
NASA describes how a modern satellite can be used to track autumn leaf color. The item illustrates a non-defense use of Earth observation from space.
Elektros, Inc.
Santa Claus Comes Early to Wall Street: Elektros (OTC: ELEK) Explores an All-American Lithium Opportunity Near Canada as U.S. Battery and Defense Supply Chains Take Center Stage
Elektros (OTC: ELEK) says it is exploring a potential acquisition in upstate New York as a domestic pathway for lithium exploration, processing and manufacturing. The company says any deal is subject to extensive due diligence.
Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport wins top North American honor for redesigned newsletter
Ontario International Airport says it won the top award for Newsletter Campaigns at the ACI-NA 2026 Marketing awards, for its redesigned newsletter. The award recognizes the airport's communications work.
Assail, Inc.
Assail Launches Assail Federal to Deliver Autonomous Offensive Cyber to Government
Assail says it launched Assail Federal, a new business with dedicated infrastructure and compliance investment, to offer its Reaper autonomous offensive AI to government agencies. The move extends the Boston-based cybersecurity company's offensive cyber tools to national security customers.
The Partner Companies
The Partner Companies Acquires F&B MFG, Strengthening Precision Metal Forming Capabilities for Aerospace and Defense
The Partner Companies says it acquired F&B MFG, LLC, a Phoenix-based specialty metal manufacturer. TPC says the deal strengthens its precision metal forming capabilities for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
This roundup is written with AI assistance from the press releases listed above, using only what they state. The releases are the companies' own announcements, not DemiByte reporting.