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Amprius Eyes Mass Production for Next Generation Electric Aircraft Battery
Amprius announced the launch of its 450 Wh/kg SiCore™ lithium-ion battery. This is Amprius’ most energy-dense SiCore cell, offering 450 Wh/kg and 950 Wh/L, and...
INSIDER Design
How Airbus is Leveraging Digital Twins for a Smarter Approach to Manufacturing
The aerospace industry is undergoing a profound transformation, and Airbus is at the forefront, driving innovation from design and manufacturing to operations. A...
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German Researchers Claim 'World First' In-flight Measurement of Hydrogen Propulsion Contrails
Formed in the upper troposphere when the air is sufficiently cold and humid, condensation trails (known as contrails) may be one of the most...
INSIDER Software
Bombardier is Digitally Upgrading its Aircraft Design, Engineering and Manufacturing Process
Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier is expanding its adoption of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software for aircraft...
Podcasts Design
Defining the Use Case for Future Military Electric Vehicles
Mark Findlay, CEO, Drive System Design, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast.
Podcasts Manned Systems
A Donut-Shaped In-Wheel Motor for Military Electric Vehicles
Michael Waksman, CEO of Donut Defence, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast.
INSIDER RF & Microwave Electronics
Supersonic X-59 Completes Cruise Control Engine Speed Test Ahead of First Flight
The team behind NASA’s X-59 supersonic demonstrator completed another critical ground test in March, ensuring the quiet supersonic aircraft will be able to...
INSIDER Manufacturing & Prototyping
Two Startups Partner to Expand Hydrogen-Powered Drone Production
Two U.S.-based startups have formed a new partnership that will see the use of a "survivable manufacturing network" to produce hydrogen-powered drones. California-based...
Articles Unmanned Systems
Design Considerations for Rugged Naval Equipment Enclosures
New, efficient approaches to cabinet and console design, fabrication, integration, and qualification are enabling prime defense contractors to equip the Navy faster with better technology while increasing ROI. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Defense
F/A-18 Infrared Search and Rescue System
The U.S. Navy declared initial operational capability for the F/A-18 E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II system in November 2024, providing the fleet with an enhanced capability to search, detect and track airborne targets at long range. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Defense
Thailand Army Vehicle Computer System Upgrades
Leonardo DRS received a new contract to provide and integrate the latest Battle Management Systems C4I hardware and software into new Royal Thailand Army combat vehicles. The total value of the award is more than $7 million. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army through the U.S. Government Grant Assistance program. Read on to learn more.
Briefs Unmanned Systems
Army Researchers Develop Chemical Threat Scanning on the Fly
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center researchers are developing a way to scan for chemical biological agent on surfaces on the fly. It is called Hyperspectral Threat Anomaly Detection, or HyperThreAD for short. Read on to learn more about it.
INSIDER Aerospace
Delta Air Lines, JetZero to Design Commercial Blended Wing Body Airliner
Delta Air Lines is partnering with JetZero on a revolutionary, more sustainable aircraft that looks and feels like nothing flying today’s commercial skies. The...
INSIDER RF & Microwave Electronics
SpaceX Dragon Brings Stranded Astronauts Back to Earth
At 1:05 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov undocked from the space-facing port of...
INSIDER Manufacturing & Prototyping
Smart Stacking Tool Improves Rotor Assembly Process for F-35 Engines
The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex has implemented a modernized method to assemble rotor components in the F135 jet engine.
INSIDER Manufacturing & Prototyping
3D-Printed Temporary Use Parts Reduce Downtime for Army Vehicles
Army additive manufacturing experts are using an advanced materials process to replace damaged ground vehicle parts more quickly, reducing vehicle down-time in formations.
INSIDER Aerospace
EcoPulse Testing is Helping Advance Hybrid Electric Aircraft Design for Airbus
On a chilly day in mid-December, key stakeholders gathered together at a Daher hangar in Tarbes, in southwest France, to bid adieu to the EcoPulse demonstrator...
INSIDER Aerospace
Are Defense Satellites Ready for Space-Based Laser Communications?
The Department of Defense (DoD) is developing technology for satellites to communicate via lasers. Laser communications could transmit data faster and more securely than...
Articles Aerospace
The Unusual Machines Approach to Low-Cost Drones and Drone Components
Headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Unusual Machines describes itself as a “classic American technology company born from garage tinkerers and hobbyists, focused on serving the emerging drone industry with unique and innovative products.” Read on to learn more about Unusual Machines' drone dealings.
Articles Aerospace
Affordable Mass: Embracing a New Strategy for Advancing Defense Capabilities
Affordable mass refers to the ability to rapidly produce large quantities of effective, cost-efficient munitions and systems. It’s not about cutting corners but about optimizing every facet of the production process, from design to deployment. Read on to learn more about it.
Articles Electronics & Computers
Fully Rugged Mobile PCs Provide an Edge on the Battlefield and Beyond
DARPA pioneered satellites, the internet, drones, and human-computer interfaces. Now that work is enabling the next round of revolutionary technologies, including AI, edge and cloud computing, and the Internet of Military Things for a wide variety of C4ISR applications. Read on to learn more.
News Manned Systems
Hydrogen Won't Accept 'No' for an Answer
Most outsiders to the transportation industry don’t know much about rapid developments in hydrogen fuel-cell and hydrogen internal-combustion. There just aren’t the large-scale commercial and...
Podcasts Government
What Changes Are Needed for Counter UAS Regulations in Civilian Airspace?
Lisa Ellman, Executive Director, Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast.
INSIDER Software
New Siemens Simcenter Updates Elevate Automotive and Aerospace Simulation
Siemens Digital Industries Software recently introduced the latest update to its Simcenter portfolio, delivering advancements in aerostructure analysis, electric...
INSIDER Manned Systems
Blue Ghost Arrives in Lunar Orbit, Prepares for Landing
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lunar lander has entered an elliptical orbit around the Moon and captured new images as it prepares for a scheduled landing.
INSIDER Electronics & Computers
New Commercial Drones and Components Added to Blue UAS Framework
After three days of flight demonstrations at the Blue UAS Challenge at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms, Service evaluators selected 23 platforms and 14 unique...
Podcasts Unmanned Systems
How a Cloud-Based Remote ID System Helps Monitor Random Drone Sightings
Taylor Sinatra, Chief Operating Officer of AeroDefense, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast.
INSIDER RF & Microwave Electronics
DARPA is Transitioning NOM4D from Labs to In-Space Manufacturing Demos
Based on outstanding technical progress by research teams to date, DARPA has pivoted the third and final phase of its NOM4D (pronounced nō- mad) program[1] from planned...
INSIDER Energy
Safran's ENGINeUS 100 Electric Motor Earns EASA Certification
Safran Electrical & Power is celebrating a world first: certification awarded by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) of the ENGINeUS 100 motor – the first...
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