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Time-Sensitive Networking for the Army’s HADES Jets
TTTECH North America has been selected by the U.S. Army to provide advanced Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) solutions for its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES)...
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How a New DHS Office Is Redefining Counter Drone Deployment
On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology Podcast, Jeffrey Starr, CMO of D‑Fend Solutions, breaks down what this new office means for advancing counter‑UAS capabilities in civilian airspace. We also explore DHS’s newly announced $115 million investment in counter‑drone systems to help secure America250 celebrations and FIFA World Cup 2026 venues.
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Additive Manufacturing Lab Boosts Operational Readiness for Legacy Air Force Aircraft
A small team at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is using cutting-edge additive manufacturing technology to...
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Modular Mission Computer Upgrades for the Air Force C-17 Globemaster III Fleet
Boeing has selected Curtiss‑Wright Corporation to supply a new generation of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)‑aligned mission computers for the U.S. Air...
Podcasts Defense
SiPhog Technology: Enabling GPS‑Independent Flight for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles
On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, we sit down with the CEO of Anello Photonics Mario Paniccia to explore how their breakthrough SiPhog technology is transforming drone navigation. Listen now!
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Argonne AI Tools Power Safer, Faster Aerospace Inspections
Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping industry move faster, safer and smarter. A research collaboration among Spirit AeroSystems Inc., the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s)...
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A Next Generation Helmet System for Navy Pilots
The U.S. Navy is giving its fixed-wing pilots a next generation helmet system that represents one of the most significant modernization efforts for Navy aircrew flight equipment in recent...
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Breakthroughs in Testing Solid-Fuel Ramjets Advance Research
Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory are developing the next generation of solid-fuel ramjet (SFRJ) propulsion, addressing one of the field’s most persistent...
Podcasts Aerospace
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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,...
INSIDER 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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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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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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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...
Podcasts Energy
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!
Articles Manufacturing & Prototyping
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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Quiet, Please: NVH Improvement Opportunities in the Early Design Cycle
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Advantages of Smart Power Distribution Unit Design for Automotive &...
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Sesame Solar's Nanogrid Tech Promises Major Gains in Drone Endurance