Beehive Industries wins $30 million U.S. Air Force Frenzy engine contract

Apr 20, 2026 · Contract Award · Beehive Industries · Propulsion Components

The U.S. Air Force awarded Beehive Industries $29.7 million to integrate, flight-test and qualify its Frenzy 8 engine.

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  • Air Force to complete vehicle integration, flight testing, and qualification of the company’s 200 lbf Frenzy 8 engine—a pivotal step toward operational readiness and scalable production of Beehive’s flagship propulsion product.
  • The award also includes funding to advance Beehive’s 100 lbf Frenzy 6 engine, beginning with the manufacturing of a First Engine to Test (FETT) asset and options for further testing, vehicle integration, and flight demonstration.

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