Defense
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tempest Program receives new funding
Ministry of Defence awards £656 million to BAE Systems for Tempest next-generation combat aircraft program.
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Inkas armored vehicle released in collaboration with Force Development Services
The partially glass fiber-reinforced armored tactical intervention vehicle and FDS vehicle-mounted platform aim to enable faster security operations.
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Norco facility expansion bolsters aerospace, defense project capacity
An additional 10,000 square feet will accommodate increasing demand for the company’s composite services.
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LifePort acquires Aeromatrix Composites advanced materials line
The aircraft manufacturer solidifies its capability to provide next-generation advanced materials solutions to aerospace and defense customers.
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VertiJet VTOL gains composites manufacturing expertise from Spirit
Under an MOU, Spirit will be applying its engineering and technology know-how in advanced materials and ultralight structures to Skywork Aeronautics’ defense and commercial platforms.
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Iten Defense acquires Transparent Armor Solutions
Years of close collaboration add TAS’ advanced transparent armor solutions to Iten Defense’s own composites armor for maritime vessels, fixed- and rotary-wing aircrafts and tactical vehicles.
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