--- title: A&D Weekly News & Transactions - Week 29 description: The JCP A&D Weekly Report from Monday, July 20th, 2026 covers significant developments in the aerospace and defense industry. image: https://blog.janescapital.com/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%202026/A%26D%20Weekly%20Recap%20-%20Week%2029%20(2026.07.20).jpg --- [![Janes Capital Partners](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JCP-Logo-Color.png?width=700&height=86&name=JCP-Logo-Color.png "Janes Capital Partners")](https://www.janescapital.com/) [![Janes Capital Partners](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JCP-Logo-Color.png?width=720&height=89&name=JCP-Logo-Color.png "Janes Capital Partners")](https://www.janescapital.com/) - [Who We Are](https://www.janescapital.com/who-we-are) - [Advisory Services](https://www.janescapital.com/aerospace-defense-advisory-services) - Transactions - [Our Transactions](https://www.janescapital.com/successful-aerospace-defense-ma-transactions) - [Case Studies](https://blog.janescapital.com/case-studies) - Industry Insights - [Key Aerospace & Defense Insights](https://blog.janescapital.com/key-insights) - [A&D Quarterly Reports](https://blog.janescapital.com/quarterly-reports) - [Segment Reports](https://www.janescapital.com/segment-reports) - [A&D Weekly Reports](https://blog.janescapital.com/weekly-ad-news-transactions) - News & Events - [News & Past Events](https://blog.janescapital.com/news-events) - [Upcoming Events](https://www.janescapital.com/aerospace-defense-conferences-networking-events) [Connect with a Banker](https://www.janescapital.com/schedule-a-meeting-1#connect) [Connect with a Banker](https://www.janescapital.com/schedule-a-meeting-1#connect) - [Who We Are](https://www.janescapital.com/who-we-are) - [Advisory Services](https://www.janescapital.com/aerospace-defense-advisory-services) - Transactions - [Our Transactions](https://www.janescapital.com/successful-aerospace-defense-ma-transactions) - [Case Studies](https://blog.janescapital.com/case-studies) - Industry Insights - [Key Aerospace & Defense Insights](https://blog.janescapital.com/key-insights) - [A&D Quarterly Reports](https://blog.janescapital.com/quarterly-reports) - [Segment Reports](https://www.janescapital.com/segment-reports) - [A&D Weekly Reports](https://blog.janescapital.com/weekly-ad-news-transactions) - News & Events - [News & Past Events](https://blog.janescapital.com/news-events) - [Upcoming Events](https://www.janescapital.com/aerospace-defense-conferences-networking-events) [Connect with a Banker](https://www.janescapital.com/schedule-a-meeting-1#connect) A&D Weekly Reports #### Share this [Share on X](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https://blog.janescapital.com/weekly-ad-news-transactions/07/20/2026&text=A%26amp%3BD+Weekly+News+%26amp%3B+Transactions+-+Week+29) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.janescapital.com/weekly-ad-news-transactions/07/20/2026&t=A%26amp%3BD+Weekly+News+%26amp%3B+Transactions+-+Week+29) [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.janescapital.com/weekly-ad-news-transactions/07/20/2026&t=A%26amp%3BD+Weekly+News+%26amp%3B+Transactions+-+Week+29) # A&D Weekly News & Transactions - Week 29 by **[Stephen Perry](https://blog.janescapital.com/weekly-ad-news-transactions/author/stephen-perry)** ![](https://blog.janescapital.com/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%202026/A%26D%20Weekly%20Recap%20-%20Week%2029%20(2026.07.20).jpg)   ### Industry Headline News ![CFM](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/CFM.png?width=500&height=500&name=CFM.png) **CFM, Engine Maker for Airbus and Boeing, Ramping up Output to Align with Jet Production** *July 18, 2026 -* CFM International plans to increase engine deliveries by 15% this year to support higher aircraft production rates at Boeing and Airbus. The company is also introducing more durable engine designs to improve performance in demanding operating environments. CFM said growing airline demand for newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft continues to drive production across the commercial aviation markets. [(Seeking Alpha)](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4615103-cfm-engine-maker-airbus-boeing-ramping-output) CFM, Engine Maker for Airbus and Boeing, Ramping up Output to Align with Jet Production July 18, 2026 - CFM International plans to increase engine deliveries by 15% this year to support higher aircraft production rates at Boeing and Airbus. The company is also introducing more durable engine designs to improve performance in demanding operating environments. CFM said growing airline demand for newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft continues to drive production across the commercial aviation markets. (Seeking Alpha) ![Airbus-Square](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/Airbus-Square.png?width=1280&height=1280&name=Airbus-Square.png) ****Chinese Airlines Order 95 Airbus Jets with List Price of $17.8B to Expand Fleets**** *July 17, 2026 -* Three Chinese airlines have agreed to purchase 95 Airbus aircraft with a combined list price of approximately $17.8 billion. Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, and Hainan Airlines will acquire a mix of A350-900 widebody and A320neo-family narrowbody aircraft to expand capacity and modernize their fleets. The deliveries are scheduled between 2028 and 2032 as Chinese carriers continue rebuilding and expanding following the pandemic. [(Reuters)](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/air-china-shenzhen-airlines-order-55-airbus-jets-with-list-price-124-billion-2026-07-17/) Chinese Airlines Order 95 Airbus Jets with List Price of $17.8B to Expand Fleets July 17, 2026 - Three Chinese airlines have agreed to purchase 95 Airbus aircraft with a combined list price of approximately $17.8 billion. Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, and Hainan Airlines will acquire a mix of A350-900 widebody and A320neo-family narrowbody aircraft to expand capacity and modernize their fleets. The deliveries are scheduled between 2028 and 2032 as Chinese carriers continue rebuilding and expanding following the pandemic. (Reuters) ![SAAB\_Logo](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/SAAB_Logo.png?width=500&height=500&name=SAAB_Logo.png) **Saab Profit Beats Forecast as Defence Boom Spurs Surge in Orders** *July 16, 2026 -* Saab reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings, with operating profit rising to SEK 2.79 billion ($289 million) as sales increased nearly 30% year over year. Order bookings more than doubled during the quarter, driven by continued demand for the company's fighter aircraft, missiles, submarines, and surveillance systems. Saab said it is expanding production capacity to support growing demand and recent major contracts, including Gripen fighters, A26 submarines, and GlobalEye surveillance aircraft. [(Reuters)](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/defence-group-saab-operating-profit-beats-forecast-2026-07-17/) Saab Profit Beats Forecast as Defence Boom Spurs Surge in Orders July 16, 2026 - Saab reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings, with operating profit rising to SEK 2.79 billion ($289 million) as sales increased nearly 30% year over year. Order bookings more than doubled during the quarter, driven by continued demand for the company's fighter aircraft, missiles, submarines, and surveillance systems. Saab said it is expanding production capacity to support growing demand and recent major contracts, including Gripen fighters, A26 submarines, and GlobalEye surveillance aircraft. (Reuters) ![GE-Aerospace](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/GE-Aerospace.png?width=500&height=500&name=GE-Aerospace.png) **GE Aerospace Says it is Supporting Boeing’s 787 Production Ramp-Up** *July 16, 2026 -* GE Aerospace said deliveries of its GEnx engines for the Boeing 787 increased significantly in the second quarter, with widebody engine shipments rising 30% year over year. The company said it is working closely with Boeing to support the planned increase in 787 production to 10 aircraft per month. GE also noted that commercial engine supply chain conditions have improved but will need to continue strengthening to meet future production targets. [(Reuters)](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ge-aerospace-pushes-back-genx-delay-concerns-says-boeing-has-months-engine-2026-07-16/) GE Aerospace Says it is Supporting Boeing’s 787 Production Ramp-Up July 16, 2026 - GE Aerospace said deliveries of its GEnx engines for the Boeing 787 increased significantly in the second quarter, with widebody engine shipments rising 30% year over year. The company said it is working closely with Boeing to support the planned increase in 787 production to 10 aircraft per month. GE also noted that commercial engine supply chain conditions have improved but will need to continue strengthening to meet future production targets. (Reuters) ![Department\_of\_War](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/Department_of_War.png?width=1500&height=1500&name=Department_of_War.png) **Pentagon Announces Multiyear Deals to Buy Thousands of Affordable Cruise Missiles** *July 15, 2026 -* The Pentagon has signed framework agreements with Anduril, CoAspire, and Zone 5 Technologies to develop and produce lower-cost air-to-ground missiles under the Air Force’s Family of Affordable Mass Missiles (FAMM) program. The initiative aims to increase missile production capacity, with the three companies expected to eventually produce up to 8,000 missiles annually. The program is intended to expand the defense industrial base and provide the Air Force with more affordable, scalable strike capabilities alongside existing high-end munitions. [(Air & Space Magazine)](https://www.airandspaceforces.com/pentagon-announces-multiyear-deals-to-buy-thousands-of-affordable-cruise-missiles/) Pentagon Announces Multiyear Deals to Buy Thousands of Affordable Cruise Missiles July 15, 2026 - The Pentagon has signed framework agreements with Anduril, CoAspire, and Zone 5 Technologies to develop and produce lower-cost air-to-ground missiles under the Air Force’s Family of Affordable Mass Missiles (FAMM) program. The initiative aims to increase missile production capacity, with the three companies expected to eventually produce up to 8,000 missiles annually. The program is intended to expand the defense industrial base and provide the Air Force with more affordable, scalable strike capabilities alongside existing high-end munitions. (Air & Space Magazine) ![Destinus](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/Destinus.webp?width=813&height=813&name=Destinus.webp) **European Firms Plan Exo-Atmospheric Interceptor for 2027 Test** *July 15, 2026 -* Five European defense companies, including Destinus, MBDA, Safran, Airbus, and Thales, are forming the Bliksem EXO consortium to develop Europe’s first exo-atmospheric interceptor for ballistic missile defense. The program aims to conduct a space-based interceptor test in 2027 and provide a European capability to counter medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missile threats. Destinus will lead system integration, while the other companies will contribute technologies including propulsion, guidance, command-and-control, and radar systems. [(Defense News)](https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/07/15/european-firms-plan-exo-atmospheric-interceptor-for-2027-test/) European Firms Plan Exo-Atmospheric Interceptor for 2027 Test July 15, 2026 - Five European defense companies, including Destinus, MBDA, Safran, Airbus, and Thales, are forming the Bliksem EXO consortium to develop Europe’s first exo-atmospheric interceptor for ballistic missile defense. The program aims to conduct a space-based interceptor test in 2027 and provide a European capability to counter medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missile threats. Destinus will lead system integration, while the other companies will contribute technologies including propulsion, guidance, command-and-control, and radar systems. (Defense News) ![Anduril-Industries](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/Anduril-Industries.png?width=4630&height=4630&name=Anduril-Industries.png) **Anduril Plans to Manufacture 7,000 Barracuda Cruise Missiles in 2027** *July 13, 2026 -* Anduril plans to manufacture 7,000 Barracuda-500 cruise missiles in 2027, with production beginning at its Ohio facility in late 2026. The company is already under a U.S. Department of Defense agreement to deliver at least 3,000 ground-launched Barracuda-500M missile systems over three years, with the first deliveries scheduled for 2027. The Barracuda-500M is a low-cost, ground-launched cruise missile with a range of more than 500 nautical miles that is designed for rapid, high-volume production. [(Militarnyi)](https://militarnyi.com/en/news/anduril-manufacture-7000-barracuda-in-2027/) Anduril Plans to Manufacture 7,000 Barracuda Cruise Missiles in 2027 July 13, 2026 - Anduril plans to manufacture 7,000 Barracuda-500 cruise missiles in 2027, with production beginning at its Ohio facility in late 2026. The company is already under a U.S. Department of Defense agreement to deliver at least 3,000 ground-launched Barracuda-500M missile systems over three years, with the first deliveries scheduled for 2027. The Barracuda-500M is a low-cost, ground-launched cruise missile with a range of more than 500 nautical miles that is designed for rapid, high-volume production. (Militarnyi) ![Helsing-1](https://blog.janescapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weekly%20AD%20-%20New/Logos/Helsing-1.png?width=1250&height=1250&name=Helsing-1.png) **Europe's Helsing Raises $1.8B, Valuing Defence Group at $18B** *July 13, 2026 -* Helsing raised $1.8 billion in a Series E funding round, valuing the Munich-based defense technology company at $18 billion and making it Europe’s best-funded defense tech startup. The investment comes as European governments increase defense spending following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with backing from major U.S. venture capital firms, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and CPP Investments. [(Reuters)](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/europes-helsing-raises-18-billion-valuing-defence-group-18-billion-2026-07-13/) Europe's Helsing Raises $1.8B, Valuing Defence Group at $18B July 13, 2026 - Helsing raised $1.8 billion in a Series E funding round, valuing the Munich-based defense technology company at $18 billion and making it Europe’s best-funded defense tech startup. The investment comes as European governments increase defense spending following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with backing from major U.S. venture capital firms, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and CPP Investments. (Reuters) ### Weekly Transaction Review   | **No.** | **Parties Involved** | **Transaction Metrics** | **Location** | **Segment** | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | **Target \[Parent\]** Acquirer \[Parent\] | Price ($M) | Price/ Revenue | Price/ EBITDA | Target | Target | | 1 | **Bromford Precision Solutions \[RCapital Partners\]**  Nasmyth \[Sigma Advanced Systems\] | $16.0 | - | 4.6x | London, United Kingdom | Machined & Cast Parts | | 2 | **Industrial Precision** Alinabal Group | - | - | - | Westfield, MA | Machined & Cast Parts | | 3 | **Rocket Seals** Macro Sealing Solutions \[Align Capital Partners\] | - | - | - | Denver, CO | Distribution | | 4 | **Full Stop Technics** AvAir | - | - | - | Brookfield, WI | MRO & Logistics | | 5 | **Alphacasting** Thrust Capital | - | - | - | Saint-Laurent, Quebec | Machined & Cast Parts | | 6 | **Hyatt Die Cast & Engineering** ADC Aerospace \[GreyLion\] | - | - | - | Garden Grove, CA | Machined & Cast Parts | | 7 | **Kittyhawk \[Trive Capital\]** Machine Sciences \[Viking Global\] | - | - | - | Garden Grove, CA | Machined & Cast Parts | | 8 | **AKAER** EDGE Group | - | - | - | São José dos Campos, Brazil | Engineering and Project Management |     | **No.** | **Target Descriptions** | | --- | --- | | 1 | Bromford Precision Solutions manufactures complex precision-machined components for aero engine applications, including rings, compressor casings, ducts, brackets, and lock plates. The company supports aerospace OEMs and Tier One suppliers with advanced machining capabilities and established approvals for demanding engine programs. | | 2 | Industrial Precision manufactures high-tolerance CNC-machined components for aerospace and defense applications. The company supports complex, highly regulated programs through certified precision machining, established quality systems, and scalable production capabilities. | | 3 | Rocket Seals distributes O-rings, oil seals, hydraulic and pneumatic seals, mechanical seals, and related sealing products to OEM and MRO customers. The company supports aerospace and industrial applications through broad inventory, custom kits, technical product expertise, and rapid fulfillment capabilities. | | 4 | Full Stop is an FAA and EASA Part 145-certified provider of specialized wheel and brake MRO solutions for private sector and U.S. federal government aviation markets. The company specializes in nose and main wheel systems as well as steel and carbon brakes. | | 5 | Alphacasting is a provider of precision titanium and aluminum investment casting solutions for private sector and international government aerospace and defense markets. | | 6 | Hyatt Die Cast & Engineering manufactures precision aluminum and zinc die-cast components for aerospace, defense, and medical equipment applications. The company provides in-house powder coating, assembly, pressure testing, packaging, and related value-added services to deliver turnkey finished components. | | 7 | Kittyhawk is a provider of hot isostatic pressing (HIP) services for private sector and U.S. federal government space, commercial aerospace, defense, and medical markets. Kittyhawk specializes in servicing parts for high-temperature, high-pressure, and high-cost of failure applications such as rocket and jet engine componentry. | | 8 | AKAER provides multidisciplinary engineering and industrialization services across the aerospace and defense product lifecycle, from conceptual design through production. 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