Defense

Aerospace 21 Aug 2023

Hypersonix receives CMC scramjet manufacturing demonstrator

HTCMC component demonstrates manufacturing of future Spartan scramjet engine required for reusable hypersonic vehicles capable of up to Mach 12 flight.

Defense 1 Aug 2023

Archer signs contracts with U.S. Air Force for six Midnight aircraft, support operations

Landmark investment in eVTOL technology by U.S. military is part of the next phase in partnership between Archer and AFWERX program.

CAMX 31 Jul 2023

Composites design and manufacturing services for aerospace, defense

CAMX 2023: Matrix Composites is emphasizing its design and manufacture services for aerospace, defense, infrastructure and commercial/general aviation composite components and assemblies.

Aerospace 26 Jul 2023

Dassault Aviation becomes a Nadcap Subscriber

Dassault has joined other aerospace prime contractors that have demonstrated design authority and control over supplier quality.

Defense 14 Jul 2023

Weber State students showcase composite rocket nozzle studies

Engineering students welcomed U.S. Space Command official Thomas A. Lockhart in June to demonstrate their role at WSU’s MARS in conducting real-world materials and additive manufacturing projects.

Advanced Air Mobility 9 Jun 2023

Piasecki acquires former Lockheed Sikorsky facility for VTOL development

Former Heliplex facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, will be transformed into an R&D center for VTOL and UAS aircraft, including Piasecki’s HAXEL demonstrator and PA-890 which use composites.

Marine 8 Jun 2023

Orbital Composites installs robotic AM system at University of Rhode Island

The 12-axis Orbital S system designed to print continuous fiber-reinforced parts will be used to advance research in composites for underwater unmanned vehicles.

Defense 2 May 2023

Joby extends Agility Prime contract for eVTOL aircraft delivery

Joby’s contract with the U.S. Air Force is now valued at up to $131 million following a $55 million extension that includes provision of up to nine Joby aircraft, two of which will be delivered to Edwards Air Force Base.