Left to right: Dr. David Reid (Helicon Founder & CTO), Dr. Jonathan Christian (Research Director), Dr. Carl Conti (DLA), Mr. Jack Sarnicki (CEO). It’s Defense Manufacturing Conference week, and Helicon is proud to be exhibiting right here in our hometown of Orlando. We’ve already had a great meeting with @Dr. Carl Conti, Project Manager and […]
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Orlando, FL, November 15, 2025 -Helicon Chemical Company, a leading innovator in advanced rocketpropellants based in Orlando, Florida, proudly announces its selection as an awardee on the MissileDefense Agency’s (MDA) prestigious Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense(SHIELD) Multiple Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The SHIELD IDIQ, with a ceiling value of $151 billion, serves as a
Orlando, FL, October 14, 2024 –Helicon Chemical announced today that the company has been awarded multiple contracts valued at $10M to continue to develop the effectiveness of their metallized binder and to scale its production. Helicon has received new awards from the United State Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Army, and the
Orlando, FL – Helicon Chemical Company announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract in the amount of $1.9 million focused on enhanced-performance solid rocket propellants to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered
Industry expert with decades of diverse public and private sector experience joins Helicon as government and commercial ventures continue to grow. Orlando, FL, Dec 08, 2023 – Helicon Chemical is pleased to announce that David Sammons, an experienced accounting, business management and growth advisor, has been hired as the company’s first Chief Financial Officer.Sammons has
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South Charleston, W.Va. – July 10, 2023 – The West Virginia Regional Technology Park (Tech Park) is thrilled to announce that Helicon Chemical, a leading innovator in developing drop-in-ready, upgraded binder for government and commercial propulsion systems, is its newest tenant. The Tech Park and Helicon celebrated today with a ribbon cutting event at the South
Effort will help enhance Navy’s solid rocket propelled weapons Orlando, FL, Jun. 08, 2023–Helicon Chemical, the small business that is making a big impact in energetics for military and commercial partners, announced today its four-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). Under the CRADA, Helicon
Retired Admiral to help with integration and growth across commercial & government sectors Orlando, FL, May 25, 2023 – Helicon Chemical is delighted to announce that Adm. Bill Moran USN, (ret), will join the company’s Board of Directors. Moran is a retired four-star officer with over thirty-eight years of service and experience. He began his
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Helicon Chemical Successfully Closes Initial Round of Funding ORLANDO – Helicon Chemical announced today that it closed the lead $2M of its Series A funding round with lead investor, Harlow Capital Management. “Helicon’s technology has the potential to quickly change the entire market leading to big advancements in defense and commercial space industries,” said Colby
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Helicon Chemical awarded Weapons Pitch Day contract to help Air Force increase missile performance and stand-off capability ORLANDO – Helicon Chemical was awarded a Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract at the recent U.S. Air Force Armament Directorate’s Pitch Day held July 20-21 at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The
