ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - X-Bow Systems, a non-traditional producer of advanced manufactured solid rocket motors (SRMs) and defense technologies, has announced it has been awarded a production contract from V2X to develop and produce next-generation igniters for solid rocket motors.
The contract, with an anticipated total value of over $8.9 million, positions X-Bow as a key partner in strengthening the nation's industrial base for rocket propulsion systems components, supporting a critical modernization effort for Arm/Fire Devices.
The new igniter will be a form-and-fit replacement for the MK-290, a key component used in many of today's solid rocket motor programs. The MK-290 igniter is a critical component used in numerous proven systems vital to national defense. X-Bow's work under this contract aims to address obsolescence and supply chain challenges, ensuring a reliable production source for these critical components. The project includes the development, testing, and qualification of the new igniters prior to production.
Jason Hundley, X-Bow's Founder & CEO, said, "We are proud to partner with V2X on this vital program. By developing and producing a modern, reliable igniter, we are not only addressing a critical need in the supply chain but also helping to secure a robust and resilient industrial base for future defense applications."
This new contract for production components adds to X-Bow's growing revenue streams, which include energetic propellant production, solid rocket motor manufacturing, integrated launch services, advanced composites, and modernization of government energetic facilities.
