· Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY) signed two strategic agreements with a European defense prime contractor to expand production of radar processing systems and electronic warfare components. The Andover, Massachusetts-based company's processing platforms are deployed in over 300 programs across 35 countries, making it a critical supplier in the global defense electronics supply chain. · RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX) was awarded a $1.1 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to produce AIM-9X Block II missiles, representing the largest production contract in the program's history. The Arlington, Virginia aerospace and defense giant will increase missile production to 2,500 units per year through its Raytheon division, with the advanced infrared-tracking systems deployed by over 30 allied nations. Each of these companies brings unique capabilities to the defense modernization challenge.