Defense
Boeing debuts first successful MQ-25A Stingray flight
Pre-determined mission plan execution advances the U.S. Navy program toward carrier integration, operational testing.
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GA-EMS industrializing SiC/SiC and other CMC via MAITrX facility
Developing materials used across General Atomics, this lab is onshoring nuclear-grade SiC fiber, innovating SiC foam and promoting collaboration to accelerate CMC production and commercialization.
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RVmagnetics Defence DemoKit equips defense composites with real-time structural sensing
SNAPSHOT: Powered by ultra-thin MicroWire sensors, the Kit provides contactless monitoring of critical parameters with zero material strength loss, with custom proof-of-concept testing in-house.
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Bell Textron opens MV-75 Cheyenne Wichita Assembly Center
Fuselage production in Kansas is underway as part of a U.S. Army initiative, in addition to accelerated manufacturing at Bell’s other facilities.
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Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor is formally designated the MV-75 Cheyenne II
Army-chosen future long range assault aircraft (FLRAA) takes on Bell Textron’s V-280 Valor technology demonstrator aircraft design, comprising CFRP propellers, wings and airframe.
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Saildrone’s largest USV integrates composite wing, multi-mission defense capabilities
Spectre, a 170-foot autonomous surface vessel with aluminum hull and composite wing, is designed for extended anti-submarine and defense missions, modular payloads and multiple mission variants.
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Aerospace and defense startup Hybron closes $25 million seed round
California-based Hybron aims to scale up technology for high-rate, low-cost carbon fiber composite components including jet engine compressor blades.
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Hexcel named Embraer Best Supplier of the Year for second consecutive year
Embraer recognizes Hexcel’s quality, delivery and carbon fiber and composites innovations that enhance the company’s commercial, defense and business aviation.
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Janicki unveils major multistate expansion plan
Janicki announces growth in Washington and Utah with more than 270,000 square feet of new space and 250+ jobs, plus potential for 1 million square feet in Idaho or Montana to meet aerospace and defense demands.
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REGENT Seaglider autonomous drone, Squire, completes first ground-effect test flight
One of REGENT Defense’s portfolio of hydrofoiling seaglider marine craft designed for military use, Squire flies below radar targeting 70-knot speeds, 50-pound payload and range of 100 nautical miles.
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