Mobix Labs Wins F-16 EMI Connector Production Order

Mobix Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOBX) has secured its initial production order to supply Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) filtered connectors for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, expanding the manufacturers component footprint across major United States military aircraft programs.

Announced in a September 08, 2026, press release, the contract was awarded in partnership with an unnamed veteran-owned U.S. aerospace sustainment contractor. Initial shipments of the components, which are manufactured at the company’s military-approved EMI Solutions facility in Irvine, California, have already been delivered. The balance of the order is scheduled for delivery in the coming weeks.

Expanding defense platform integration

The F-16 Fighting Falcon order adds to Mobix Labs’ existing portfolio of defense contracts. The company already supplies components for several other U.S. fighter aircraft, including the F-22 Raptor, the F-35 Lightning II, and the F/A-18 Super Hornet.

“We have already demonstrated the ability to expand our business supporting the F-22, and now we are adding production supporting another of America’s most important fighter platforms,”

Phil Sansone, Chief Executive Officer of Mobix Labs, stated in the release. He added that the components are manufactured domestically for mission-critical defense applications and described the F-16 contract as an important expansion of the company’s position across major military programs.

Recent aerospace and defense growth

The F-16 contract follows a series of recent aerospace and defense orders for the Irvine-based manufacturer. On April 02, 2026, Mobix Labs announced a five-fold increase in component orders supporting the F-22 Raptor program, securing increased volume from two subcontractors.

Beyond military fighter platforms, the company has also expanded its commercial aviation and uncrewed systems footprint. On September 03, 2026, Mobix Labs disclosed a repeat production order for approximately 1,500 mission-critical components for Gulfstream aircraft. Prior to that, on August 31, 2026, the company announced that its pending acquisition target, Vision Aerial, had commenced production of its Vulcan drone family.

AirPro News analysis

We view Mobix Labs’ steady accumulation of component contracts across legacy and active production fighter platforms as a strategic positioning move within the defense supply chain. Securing a foothold on the F-16 Fighting Falcon is particularly notable given the aircraft’s extensive global sustainment requirements and ongoing modernization programs. While the financial value of this specific order and the identity of the sustainment contractor remain undisclosed, the transition from initial orders to repeat production will be the primary metric to watch for long-term revenue impact.

Sources: Mobix Labs, Inc. via Business Wire