Engineering

The U.S. Army awarded Boeing a contract modification of **$636.1 million** for Apache helicopter parts, increasing their contract to over **$1.1 billion**. Additionally, the Army's new sources-sought notice for a next-gen turboshaft engine signals a strategic focus on government data rights for future sustainment and production.

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $49.9 million contract modification to Sikorsky for continued integration of T901 engines into Black Hawk helicopters. This investment highlights the Army's focus on enhancing aviation capabilities and signals ongoing opportunities for defense suppliers through to 2030.

The U.S. Army has chosen four contractors, including Caterpillar and Overland AI, for its Engineer Autonomous Breaching Capability program. This initiative aims to enhance battlefield operations through autonomous systems, with formal contract awards expected soon and testing projected through early 2027.

BAE Systems is investing **$135 million** to enhance its manufacturing and development facilities in **Austin, Texas**, and **Hudson, New Hampshire**. This strategic move aims to modernize operations for precision munitions production and bolster U.S. defense capabilities, creating new job opportunities in the process.

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking engineering, design, and prototyping services under specific NAICS codes. Contractors should register under relevant classifications, including SDVOSB, to enhance their procurement opportunities for upcoming DLA projects, particularly those addressing part obsolescence and supplier qualifications.