Aerospace & Defense · Week of Oct 26, 2026
Military contracts and aviation deals: the week in aerospace & defense
Military contracts, two divestment-and-acquisition deals and new certifications marked the week's aerospace and defense releases.
U.S. military customers figured in three of the week's announcements. CACI International says it won a task order worth up to $281 million from the U.S. Navy's NSWC Crane for electromagnetic spectrum work, Cresilon says the U.S. Air Force selected its TRAUMAGEL through an AFWERX SBIR Phase I contract, and Assail launched a federal business to sell autonomous offensive cyber tools to government agencies.
Deals and capabilities rounded out the week. CAE agreed to sell its Flightscape airline operations software business to SITA, and The Partner Companies acquired Phoenix-based metal manufacturer F&B MFG to add aerospace and defense capacity. FL Technics Indonesia received EASA Part-145 approval for its Bali hangar, NASA described satellite tracking of autumn leaves, and Cyber Defense Magazine opened entries for its 2027 Global InfoSec Awards.
CAE Inc.
CAE to sell Flightscape to SITA
CAE Inc. says it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Flightscape, its airline operations software business, to aviation technology company SITA. The deal moves an airline operations software unit from a training and simulation company to an aviation technology provider.
CACI International Inc
CACI Secures U.S. Navy Task Order to Strengthen Electromagnetic Spectrum Dominance
CACI International says the U.S. Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane awarded it a five-year task order valued at up to $281 million to support electromagnetic spectrum capabilities. The award points to continued Navy spending on electromagnetic spectrum operations.
NASA
Hunting Red Leaves with Satellites
NASA describes how a modern satellite can be used to observe autumn leaf colour, the tradition known as leaf-peeping. The item shows a public-facing use of Earth-observation satellites.
Assail, Inc.
Assail Launches Assail Federal to Deliver Autonomous Offensive Cyber to Government
Assail Inc. says it has launched Assail Federal, a business with dedicated infrastructure and compliance investment to bring its Reaper autonomous offensive AI to government agencies. The company says the unit is meant to support national security missions, adding to vendors offering autonomous offensive cyber tools to government.
The Partner Companies
The Partner Companies Acquires F&B MFG, Strengthening Precision Metal Forming Capabilities for Aerospace and Defense
The Partner Companies (TPC) says it has acquired F&B MFG, LLC, a Phoenix-based specialty metal manufacturer. TPC says the deal strengthens its precision metal forming and aerospace and defense manufacturing capabilities.
Cyber Defense Magazine
Cyber Defense Magazine Announces Global InfoSec Awards Are Now Open for 2027
Cyber Defense Magazine says entries are open for its 2027 Global InfoSec Awards, which will mark their 15th year at RSAC Conference 2027. The awards are an annual industry recognition programme for cybersecurity vendors.
Cresilon
U.S. Air Force Selects Cresilon's TRAUMAGEL Through AFWERX SBIR Program to Advance Hemorrhage Control for Military Use
Cresilon says the U.S. Air Force selected its TRAUMAGEL hemostatic product through the AFWERX SBIR program, under a Phase I contract. The company says the work supports developing the product for military personnel operating without immediate access to medical support.
FL Technics Indonesia
FL Technics Indonesia Secures EASA Certification for Bali Hangar, Expanding Capabilities to European Fleets
FL Technics Indonesia says its Bali facility has received EASA Part-145 approval, allowing it to maintain aircraft registered in the European Union. The company says this makes it one of only a few MRO facilities in Indonesia with the approval.
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 Endless Tech reporting.