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Cutting Tool Demand is Flat

Feb. 14, 2025
The final report for 2024 showed slowing demand for cutting tools from Q2 through Q4, meaning the prospect is uncertain for any pending recovery at the start of 2025.
Sikorsky Aircraft
Two USMC CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift transport helicopters.
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Sikorsky to Start Next Round of USMC Copters

Feb. 24, 2025
The Pentagon has authorized the Lockheed Martin subsidiary to start purchasing long-lead time materials in anticipation of full-rate production of heavy-lift transport helicopters...
Pratt & Whitney
Two Pratt & Whitney F119 engines power the U.S Air Force’s F-22 Raptor.
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P&W Wins $1.5B USAF Contract

Feb. 21, 2025
Relying on real-time data collection and evaluation, Pratt & Whitney aims to improve readiness and cut maintenance costs for over 400 F119 turbofan engines powering F-22 fighter...
Lockheed Martin
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DoD Awards $186M for Pratt’s F135 Engine Depots

Feb. 20, 2025
A new Pentagon contract will cover equipment, material, and supplies for Pratt & Whitney as it improves its F135 depot network, in line with the Engine Core Upgrade project to...
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DoD Orders F-35 Tooling, Testing Equipment

Feb. 19, 2025
In the ongoing effort to implement the F-35 Technology Refresh-3 program, Lockheed was awarded a new three-year contract modification worth $27.9 million.
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Job Cuts Ahead at Boeing Rocket Project

Feb. 10, 2025
The Defense, Space, & Security unit indicated it will eliminate hundreds of positions as it realigns the Space Launch System “moon rocket” project with changes to NASA’s Artemis...
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Rolls Applies Recycling, 3DP in Engine Development

Feb. 7, 2025
A research project to define a new fighter-jet engine is recycling titanium parts from retired aircraft to process powder metals, which are used to print components for an emerging...
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Embraer Books $7B Order from Flexjet

Feb. 6, 2025
The fractional-ownership aircraft service contracted for more than 200 private jets, including after-sale services and support, in the largest order ever for both the manufacturer...
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GM Takes Over Cruise, Ends Robotaxi Program

Feb. 5, 2025
The automaker consolidated its holding in the autonomous vehicle ride-service developer and will merge the business with its own self-driving and driver assistance platform.