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BAE Systems Bofors Expands Defense Manufacturing Through Acquisition

On May 20, 2026, BAE Systems announced that Bofors has officially completed its acquisition of Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad AB, a Swedish company specializing in precision mechanics and advanced component machining for defense, aerospace, and commercial industries. The acquisition will support production for several advanced military systems, including the ARCHER Mobile Howitzer, TRIDON Mk2, Combat Vehicle 9040, and naval gun systems 40 Mk4 and 57 Mk3.
BAE Systems
26 May 2026
USA

Expansion of Lockheed Martin’s Munitions Production in Alabama

On May 21, 2026, Lockheed Martin announced the construction of Building 47 at its Munitions Production Center in Troy, Alabama, to expand munitions manufacturing. This expansion is part of Lockheed Martin’s larger US$9 billion investment plan through 2030, which includes upgrades and new facilities across the country. The facility will support the production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptors and future Next Generation Interceptor programs. Lockheed Martin also continues strengthening its supply chain and manufacturing operations, with hundreds of suppliers and multiple production sites supporting increased munitions output nationwide.
Lockheed Martin
26 May 2026
USA

DARPA Supports Raytheon’s New Composable Rocket Motor Development

On May 26, 2026, Raytheon announced it was selected by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for phase two of the Burn n’ Go program to continue developing advanced solid rocket motor technology. The contract follows a successful seven-month phase one effort completed with Northrop Grumman, where the team proved the concept could work effectively. DARPA’s goal is to improve missile production flexibility and create propulsion systems that can support multiple military missions using a common design. The new system focuses on a composable solid rocket motor that can adjust thrust when needed instead of being built for only one purpose. Raytheon’s Advanced Technology team will continue scaling and testing the design through more realistic demonstrations to improve performance and adaptability.
RTX
26 May 2026