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Astronics Secures $45M Army Radio Contract

August 18, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Astronics received a $45 million Army radio test contract order.
Q2 revenue was $260 million, 27% higher year on year.
Full year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $1.02-1.04 billion.
Record backlog of $780.6 million reported.

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Strategic Implications

Astronics' contract win and revenue growth may indicate a strong position in the aerospace supply chain, which could benefit from increased defense spending. The company's raised guidance suggests confidence in its future performance, which may be driven by its diversified product offerings and long-term agreements with key customers.

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What Happened

Aerospace Supplier Sees Revenue Growth And Raised Guidance

Astronics has secured a $45 million Army radio test contract order, contributing to its strong Q2 revenue growth of 27% year on year. The company has raised its full year 2026 revenue guidance to $1.02-1.04 billion and reported a record backlog of $780.6 million. Astronics has also entered a long-term agreement with Vertical Aerospace for low voltage power distribution systems on the Valo eVTOL aircraft. This news was reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: May 9, 2025

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