# X-Bow Systems will sell thousands of solid rocket motors and launch cradles to AEVEX of Solana Beach, California.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-14 · Albuquerque Journal*

## Key points

- X-Bow Systems secured a $12.2 million deal to supply solid rocket motors to AEVEX.
- X-Bow recently acquired Evolution Space, boosting its production capacity for rocket motors.
- X-Bow's new manufacturing techniques aim to outpace incumbents Northrop Grumman and L3Harris.
- X-Bow holds $212 million in contracts, signaling rapid growth due to global conflicts.
- The New Mexico State Investment Council indirectly backs X-Bow through Crosslink Capital's investment.

**Companies:** Northrop Grumman Corp., L3Harris Technologies, X-Bow Systems, AEVEX, Castelion Corp.
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Albuquerque Journal](https://www.abqjournal.com/business/albuquerques-x-bow-lands-122m-drone-contract-latest-win-in-growing-string-of-deals/3022352)

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