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Automotive

Joby Looks to Toyota for Investment and Manufacturing

Joby Aviation is relying on Toyota's investment and manufacturing prowess to bring airtaxis to market.

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Aerospace

Navy F/A-18 Clears Initial Operational Capability for Stormbreaker Munition

The U.S. Navy recently declared initial operational capability for the Small Diameter Bomb II on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, marking a significant advancement in...

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Aerospace

Active Strake System Cuts Cruise Drag, Boosts Flight Efficiency

For decades, aircraft have carried a fundamental compromise between their engines and wing flow interactions by using strakes. These are small fins attached at the sides of...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Leonardo to Provide AW149 for UK's New Medium Helicopter Program

The UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced a £1 billion contract award for new medium helicopters (NMH). Under the program, Leonardo will build and deliver 23 of its latest...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Air Force Validates Software Architecture for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program

The U.S. Air Force has achieved another development milestone for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program by demonstrating the performance of...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Northrop's New Multifunction Active Electronically Scanned Array

Northrop Grumman has introduced Valen, the newest multifunction active electronically scanned array (AESA) in the company’s advanced sensing portfolio. Valen's next...

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Electronics & Computers

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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Manufacturing & Prototyping

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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RF & Microwave Electronics

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...

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Podcasts
Aerospace

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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Materials

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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Design

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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Manufacturing & Prototyping

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...

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Articles
Power

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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RF & Microwave Electronics

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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Application Briefs
RF & Microwave Electronics

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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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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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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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

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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Aerospace

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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Aerospace

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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Manufacturing & Prototyping

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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RF & Microwave Electronics

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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Mechanical & Fluid Systems

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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Application Briefs
Power

Integrated Electric Power Kits for Army Vehicles

Leonardo DRS has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to develop prototype Vehicle Integrated Power Kits (VIPKs) to support the growing need for easy-to-access, on-demand electrical power in the field. Read on to learn more.

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Articles
Software

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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