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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!
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Vibroacoustic and Shock Analysis for Aerospace and Defense Applications
Aerospace and defense programs face increasing challenges in predicting and mitigating vibration, acoustic, and shock impacts on vehicle performance and reliability. This...
Articles Manufacturing & Prototyping
SAE Books: 'Automated Fiber Placement' with Ramy Hari
Ramy Harik, a Fulbright alumnus and director of the Clemson Composites Center, is pushing the boundaries of manufacturing with his latest book, Automated Fiber Placement: Status,...
Articles Materials
High-Flying Output: Key Machining Techniques for Structural Aircraft Components
Structural aircraft components and the methods for making them have changed significantly, driven by advancements in technology and new demands in the industry. Aerospace assemblies are becoming lighter and more complex, while every aspect of how these components are designed and made is evolving. Read on to learn more.
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See the new products, including Kontron's VX307C, a rugged 3U VPX computing module based on the Intel® Xeon® D-1700/1800 platform; Concurrent's Narvi, a rugged XMC form factor GPGPU and graphics processing card developed in collaboration with EIZO Rugged Solutions; ITT Cannon’s C5 Warrior connectors; and more.
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A New Clean Room for Missile and Satellite Propulsion Components
Moog Inc. announced the groundbreaking on its new clean room in Niagara Falls, New York. This will support the growing demand Moog is seeing for innovative satellite and missile propulsion components and systems from space and defense customers. Read on to learn more.
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Collaborative Combat Aircraft Engine Testing
Raytheon’s Pratt & Whitney is developing a new family of engines, scalable from 500 to 1,800 pounds of thrust, that are capable of powering munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Read on to learn more.
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Novel Chromium–Molybdenum Metal Alloy Withstands Extreme Conditions
A new material might contribute to a reduction of the fossil fuels consumed by aircraft engines and gas turbines in the future. A research team from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has developed a refractory metal-based alloy with properties unparalleled to date. Read on to learn more about it.
Articles Electronics & Computers
How Lightweight Coatings Protect Aerospace and Defense Electronics
While stresses such as altitude changes, vacuum, vibration, moisture and chemical exposure have the potential to wreak havoc on electronic components, conformal coatings have become essential to providing protection in the midst of these challenges. Read on to learn more.
Articles AR/AI
Digitally Transforming the Future of Defense: Collaborative Combat Aircraft
A very promising application of technologies is the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs) being developed for sixth-generation fighter aircraft. On top of an advanced crewed jet integrated with cutting-edge software and equipment, sixth-generation aircraft will be accompanied by several autonomous CCAs, supporting the crewed aircraft in a multitude of functions. Read on to learn more.
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Future-Proofing the Tactical Edge: Converging AI, Edge Processing, and Hybrid Cloud for Modern Battlefield Operations
In the emerging era of information warfare, the cognitive tactical network — a system that senses, learns, and adapts autonomously — will define victory. Future-proofing the tactical edge is not optional; it is the strategic imperative for achieving dominance across the multidomain battlespace of tomorrow. Read on to learn more.
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F-22 Pilot Controls Drone With Tablet
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®, with industry partners and the U.S. Air Force, controlled an uncrewed aerial system (UAS) from the cockpit of a fifth generation fighter jet while in flight.
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Using Ultrabright X-Rays to Test Materials for Ultrafast Aircraft
This might seem like an obvious statement, but designing an aircraft that flies at five to seven times the speed of sound is difficult. Paradoxically, materials for...
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How Virtual Twins are Reshaping Aerospace Design and Manufacturing
On the latest episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, we sit down with two experts from Dassault Systèmes: Mariah Otte, Aerospace & Defense Solution Architect, and Jason Roberson, Industry Value Expert. Listen now!
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A New Additive Manufacturing Accelerator for the U.S. Navy in Guam
On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast we examine the technical and strategic foundations behind Guam’s new advanced manufacturing hub. Neal Orringer of ASTRO America and Alex Benham of GAMMA are the guests to discuss the facility’s additive manufacturing capabilities, supply-chain objectives, and workforce development plans. Listen now!
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DESCAM Project to Establish Additive Manufacturing Supply Chain for Flight-Ready Parts
GKN Aerospace has joined the Digitally Enabled Competitive & Sustainable Additive Manufacturing (DECSAM) project.
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Stevens Researchers Test Morkovin's Hypothesis for Major Hypersonic Flight Breakthrough
If it were to become a reality, hypersonic flight, long the realm of science fiction, could revolutionize global travel, transforming day-long...
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L3Harris Starts Low Rate Production Of New F-16 Viper Shield
L3Harris is ready to start low-rate initial production of the Viper Shield, a next-generation software-defined electronic warfare (EW) upgrade for the U.S. Air Force fleet of F-16...
Podcasts Mechanical & Fluid Systems
The Hidden Heroes of Hydrogen Flight: Sealing and Materials
In this sponsored episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, Margaux Ningre-Coirier, Aerospace Sales and Market Development Manager at Omniseal Solutions, is the guest to analyze how advanced sealing solutions are becoming the hidden enablers of safe, efficient hydrogen-powered advanced air mobility (AAM). Listen now!
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A Quantum Leap for Defense Computing Applications
Several U.S.-based government and defense agencies, and customers are exploring quantum use cases in areas such as radar detection, resource deployment, military logistics optimization,...
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USNORTHCOM's Counter-UAS Fly-Away Kit Achieves Operational Certification
An 11-person team from U.S. Northern Command deployed to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota at the end of October to provide counter-small uncrewed aerial system...
INSIDER Manufacturing & Prototyping
A New Solid Rocket Motor Facility for Lockheed Martin and Raytheon
Avio, the Italian space propulsion manufacturer, recently announced separate deals with Lockheed Martin and Raytheon to establish a new solid rocket motor (SRM) production...
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Algorithms for Autonomous Marine Vehicles
Autonomous cars have hit the roads, and drones fly in the skies. But what about the water? Marine vehicles have a host of challenges that make maritime autonomy extremely difficult. That’s why...
Podcasts AR/AI
How Forterra Is Enabling Modular Military Vehicle Autonomy
On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, Patrick Acox, Forterra Vice President of Defense Growth, is the guest to explain how the company provides autonomy-enabling modules for a wide variety of military applications.
Podcasts Defense
Autonomous Drones Harness Wind for ISR and Counter UAS
Rob Creighton, Windlift Founder & CEO, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to explain how Windlift's autonomous tethered drone system leverages wind to power a wide variety of defense applications.
INSIDER Manufacturing & Prototyping
NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Demonstrator Jet Completes First Flight
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, and NASA recently completed the first flight of the X-59, a quiet supersonic aircraft that is being flight tested to help establish an acceptable...
INSIDER Aerospace
Joby Taps NVIDIA for Superpilot, Starts Manufacturing eVTOL Propeller Blades
Joby Aviation, the California-based startup, recently announced major program milestones toward its goal of developing a new electric vertical takeoff and landing...
INSIDER Aerospace
Airbus Expands Assembly Lines to Prepare for Historic A320 Production Rate Increase
Responding to strong demand from airlines and lessors, Airbus is ramping up all its commercial aircraft programs. The company’s industrial capability is...
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Optimizing Production Processes with the Virtual Twin
