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Unmanned Systems

How Sift's Unified Observability Platform Accelerates Drone Innovation

On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology Podcast, we learn about a new tool that could help manufacturers optimize the way they design and create new drones. Austin Spiegel, CTO of Sift, is the guest to explain their "unified observability platform" and how drone manufacturers can leverage it to optimize their design, validation, manufacturing, and overall engineering processes from prototype to operations.

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Plasma Surface Activation for Stronger, More Durable CFRP Bonds in Aerospace

Achieving reliable adhesive bonds on CFRP surfaces remains a persistent engineering challenge. Plasma surface treatment has emerged as a pivotal solution, offering a fast, controllable, and non-destructive way to increase surface energy, improve wettability, and enhance adhesion across complex geometries. Read on to learn more.

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Software

New Products

See the new products, including Pacific Defense's SDR4320VP, its newest ultra-wideband software-defined radio transceiver; Microchip Technology's Radiation-Tolerant ATA6571RT CAN FD Transceiver; Smalley's Nestawave™ — the spring that redefines compact power; and more.

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Aerospace

Preparing Germany’s New Surveillance Aircraft for Service

Hensoldt, Lufthansa Technik Defense, and Bombardier Defense have reached another key milestone in the Persistent German Airborne Surveillance System program: the first aircraft has arrived in Germany. Read on to learn more.

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Software

Factory-as-a-Service for Missile Production

Lockheed Martin and Hadrian signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the pace and value of advanced manufacturing at Lockheed. Read on to learn more about it.

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Propulsion

The New Evio Hybrid Electric Regional Aircraft

Evio Inc. made its public debut in December with the launch of its Evio 810 hybrid-electric regional aircraft, having secured conditional purchase agreements and options for 450 aircraft, targeted to enter into service by the early 2030s. Read on to learn more.

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Manned Systems

The B-52’s New Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar System

Boeing delivered the first B-52 Radar Modernization Program flight test aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for testing with the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The test aircraft is equipped with an APQ-188 active electronically scanned array radar system that is akin to those on fighter aircraft. Read on to learn more.

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Aerospace

The Critical Impact Of SAE Aerospace Standards: Certified AS1895/7 and /23 Metal Seals

As the aerospace sector evolves to meet sustainability goals, enhance efficiency, and reduce lifecycle costs, the importance of durable, lightweight, and high-performance sealing solutions will only grow. Read on to learn more.

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Aerospace

Next Generation Carbon Fiber Composites 3D Printer for Hypersonic Research

In collaboration with Auburn University’s Center for Polymers and Advanced Composites and the Department of Aerospace Engineering, the institute recently acquired a CF3D Enterprise Cell — a next-generation 3D carbon fiber composites printer set to define the future of the nation’s hypersonic programs. Read on to learn more.

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Test & Measurement

A Rainfield Simulator for Hypersonic Testing

The eventual goal is to be able to characterize and model vehicle reactions with rainfields at hypersonic velocity.

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Communications

NASA Demonstrates a First-of-Its-Kind Space Communications

NASA's Space Communications and Navigation Program and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory have successfully tested wideband technology that allows spacecraft to communicate with both government and commercial networks for the first time. Read on to learn more.

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Aerospace

Model-Based Design Is Shaping the Next Phase of eVTOL Systems Development

During a recent interview with Aerospace & Defense Technology, Paul Barnard, Application Engineering Manager, MathWorks, provided insights on how the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector is tackling the complexities of eVTOL systems design, with a focus on batteries, avionics and other critical systems. Read on to learn more.

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Materials

Aerospace Aluminum Laser Welding: Advancing Material Performance for the Future of Flight

Together, microsecond pulsing, alloy-specific pulse shaping, core-and-ring beam modulation, and controlled oscillation provide far greater precision than CW welding. Read on to learn how.

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Weapons Systems

Smarter Pyrovalve Alternatives for Modern Missile and Munition Launcher Applications

If you’re exploring alternatives to your current pyrovalve, this article shares best practices to help guide your design: what to use instead, how to make the switch, and who can help you navigate the transition to ensure mission success.

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Robotics, Automation & Control

Meeting the Demands of Defense Production and Sustainment Through Additive Manufacturing

When a chilled water pump failed aboard a U.S. guided missile destroyer, maintainers ran into an all-too-familiar problem. The six-blade cooling rotor...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

How Airbus is Using w-DED to 3D Print Larger Titanium Airplane Parts

Airbus is using wire‑directed energy deposition (w‑DED) to 3D print titanium aircraft parts at much larger scales than earlier additive manufacturing methods allowed....

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Materials

Can This Self-Healing Composite Make Airplane and Spacecraft Components Last for Centuries?

Researchers have created a self-healing composite that is tougher than materials currently used in aircraft wings, turbine blades and other...

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Design

Army Unveils New Prototype M1E3 Abrams Tank

The U.S. Army unveiled the first M1E3 Abrams early prototype at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit recently.

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Robotics, Automation & Control

European Researchers Leverage AI in Manufacturing Rocket Parts

Artificial Intelligence (AI), promises many benefits in all domains, and rocketry is no different. The European Space Agency’s Future Launchers Preparatory Program(FLPP) is...

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Manned Systems

SpaceRAN Demonstrator Will Test 5G Connectivity on Software-Defined Satellite

Satellite connectivity is essential for global communications, and Airbus is leveraging its experience in satellites to test the capabilities of a 5G...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Blue Origin Tests Gravity-Independent Fuel Cells for Lunar Lander Program

In a key milestone for future human spaceflight, Nimbus Power Systems announced the successful completion of shock and vibration tests on Nimbus’ gravity-independent...

News

Green Design & Manufacturing

SAE Media Group Acquires Aviation Carbon Event to Expand Aerospace Portfolio

SAE Media Group®, an SAE International company and a leading global provider of conferences and publications for aerospace, defense, and other critical industries, has announced its acquisition of Aviation Carbon, the specialist event platform dedicated to carbon reduction, sustainability, and decarbonization across the aviation industry.

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Manned Systems

Eve Air Mobility's eVTOL Prototype Completes First Flight

Eve Air Mobility recently completed the first flight of its uncrewed full-scale electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) prototype at Embraer’s test facility in São Paulo,...

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Materials

The Critical Impact Of SAE Aerospace Standards: Certified AS1895/7 and /23 Metal Seals

In an industry where failure is not an option and precision is paramount, aerospace manufacturers and suppliers are constantly seeking components and...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

FAA to Replace Aging Network of Ground-Based Radars

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued separate contract awards to RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace and Indra for its "Radar System Replacement" program.

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

A New Approach to Manufacturing Machine Connectivity for the Air Force

On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, Corsha CEO Anusha Iyer explains how machine identity, continuous authentication, and secure connectivity are accelerating digital transformation for the U.S. Air Force Sustainment Center. Listen now!

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

APFIT Invests $50 Million into US-Made Drone Battery Production for Air Force, Army, Navy, and SOCOM

The Defense Department’s APFIT program has committed up to $50 million to Packet Digital to fast-track production of advanced batteries...

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Defense

New Defense Department Program Seeks 300,000 Drones From Industry by 2027

The U.S. Department of War, on Dec. 2, outlined a new program where it is seeking the development of more than 300,000 drones "quickly and inexpensively" from...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

How Packet Digital Is Scaling Domestic Drone Battery Manufacturing

On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, Packet Digital CEO Terri Zimmerman breaks down the company’s push to expand U.S.-based production of advanced lithium-ion batteries for military unmanned aircraft systems. Listen now!