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Lockheed Martin awarded $900M Navy F-35 contract 

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) has been awarded a $903.6M modification to a previously awarded, fixed-price incentive contract.This modification procures long lead materials, parts, components and support necessary to maintain on-time production and delivery of 133 Lot 16 F-35 aircraft for the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, non-U.S. Department of Defense participants and Foreign Military Sales customers. […]

Distribution: past, present, future 

Hughes-Peters might be a relatively new distributor to some ESNA readers. However, the company has been in business for 100-years and boasts a long history in electronic component distribution. The company has experienced strong growth over the last 20-years under its current ownership: Mike Okel, president; Mike Smith, VP of sales; and Donna Hensley, Vice […]

Global Electronics Update for December 23, 2020

Markit Economics has released its December “flash” PMIs:December vs. November by country/region (chart 1)Historical Manufacturing PMIs by month:USA (chart 2)Eurozone (chart 3)Germany (chart 4)France (chart 5) Japan (chart 6) Source: U.S. Industrial Production Rose in October | Weekly Global Update for December 23, 2020 | TTI, Inc.

Why Car? Here’s What We Think Apple Wants from ‘iCar’ 

Is Apple really planning to produce an iCar? Probably.According to a report from Reuters, Apple is targeting production of a passenger car starting in 2024. Rumors of the “iCar”, also known as Project Titan, have been circulating and recirculating for years, but its time may have finally come. Let’s look at that idea in more […]

MTG Extends Holiday Wishes to our Community

As we reflect on the year behind us and look forward to the one ahead, MTG wishes you a bright holiday season and a happy, healthy new year! MTG, in honor of our suppliers, customers and channel partners, is donating to deserving organizations that address our community, education and healthcare needs.

Raytheon Technologies awarded $145.1M Tomahawk Modification

Raytheon Technologies (NYSE:RTX) has been awarded a ~$145.1M modification to previously issued fixed-price-incentive-firm-target, firm-fixed-price contract.The modification exercises an option for the production and delivery of 90 full rate production Lot 17 Block V Tactical Tomahawk (TACTOM) All Up Round Vertical Launch System missiles, including related hardware and services for the Navy.Work to be performed at […]

Global Electronics Update for Dec. 16, 2020 

Third-Quarter Global Electronic Supply Chain Growth(Charts 1-4)Here are our “final” results for third-quarter global growth by sector:Composite of 213 global OEMs had sales decrease 0.3 percent in Q3 2020 versus Q3 2019 (chart 1)Growth by sector is given in chart 2Monthly world electronic equipment sales peaked seasonally at a record high in November (chart 3)Printed […]

Raytheon Technologies secures $611.5M contract for CCSS from Air Force 

Raytheon Technologies (NYSE:RTX) has been awarded a ceiling of $611.5M, firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-reimbursable-no-fee, IDIQ contract for command and control switching systems (‘CCSS’).This contract provides electronic digital telecommunications system developed for military command and control. The CCSS is the key component of the Defense Red Switch Network, enabling secure and non-secure voice and data telecommunications at […]

Lockheed Martin buying Aerojet Rocketdyne in $4.4B deal 

The all-cash deal works out to $56 per share for Aerojet Rocketdyne (NYSE:AJRD), or $51 after the payment of a special $5 per share pre-closing dividend. Aerojet Rocketdyne closed at $42.04 on Friday.Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) CEO James Taiclet: “This transaction enhances Lockheed Martin’s support of critical U.S. and allied security missions and retains national leadership […]

L3Harris Technologies awarded $496M U.S. Navy contract 

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) nabbed a five-year, $496M contract to deliver prototype tactical jamming pods designed to extend U.S. Air superiority. The company will deliver eight operational pods to NAVAIR for fleet assessment, and additional test assets for airworthiness and design verification. Source: L3Harris Technologies awarded $496M U.S. Navy contract (NYSE:LHX) | Seeking Alpha

Hyundai Closes Deal on Robot Maker Boston Dynamics

Last week, Massachusetts-based robot maker Boston Dynamics announced that it was becoming part of the South Korean Hyundai family, subject to all the usual regulatory requirements and formal approval inherent in international acquisitions. The huge $1.1 billion deal will see Hyundai Motor Group take an 80% stake in the company, with SoftBank controlling the leftover […]

Jabil 2021 Q1 Earnings Call Presentation 

The following slide deck was published by Jabil Inc. in conjunction with their 2021 Q1 earnings call. Source: Jabil Inc. 2021 Q1 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:JBL) | Seeking Alpha