Colibrium Additive, a GE Aerospace company, has secured a $31 million firm-fixed-price delivery order from Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to support its Additive Manufacturing Capability initiative.
This contract advances metal additive manufacturing for naval aviation, enabling production of critical aircraft components through detailed technology transfer.
The award, announced April 22, 2026, targets development and presentation of four specific aircraft parts using additive technologies.
Colibrium Additive, headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, operates under General Electric Company (CAGE 89WB2) and specializes in industrial-scale metal 3D printers, powders, and services.
NAVAIR, based in Patuxent River, Maryland, drives this effort to integrate additive manufacturing into defense supply chains, reducing lead times and costs for complex parts.
The contract strengthens the Navy’s manufacturing resilience by leveraging Colibrium’s expertise in high-precision metal AM, positioning it as a key supplier for future task orders.
This aligns with broader DoD trends, including parallel JAMA IV awards to 24 manufacturers for metal and polymer parts across military branches.