Defense
UMaine Composites Center 3D prints logistics vessel for U.S. Department of Defense
Two 3D-printed vessels capable of transporting two shipping containers and a Marine rifle squad with three days of supplies mark groundbreaking composite manufacturing milestone.
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Sikorsky extends Kaman Aerospace cockpit deal for the HH-60W helicopter
Kaman’s work will include final assembly of the cockpits, detail metal part manufacturing and procurement of composite parts, in addition to other associated components.
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Air Force awards $100 million to continue WSU NIAR’s B-1 Digital Engineering program
NIAR’s continued support of adapting the composite warfighter through digital manufacturing will reduce cost, expanding the supply base and increasing aircraft mission readiness.
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Lifting arm concept and automated repair training to propel portable repair system
Looking to commercialize its Portable Scarfing/Composite Repair System concept, AGFM and partners offer specialized training, lifting and inspection systems.
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Reactivated Israel Aerospace Industries production line resumes F-16 wing deliveries
With the 1980s assembly line fully reopened and refurbished, IAI continues production of the military aircraft’s wings and composite vertical fin.
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Anduril Industries acquires AUV startup Dive Technologies
Dive builds autonomous underwater systems using large-format additive manufacturing and composite materials for commerial and defense-based undersea exploration.
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Albany Engineered Composites wins ten-year contract for CH-53K helicopter assemblies
Selected by Lockheed-Sikorsky, AEC will leverage its composites expertise in engine and airframe applications to meet a 2023 delivery period.
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Lockheed Martin terminates agreement to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne amid regulatory roadblocks
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission blocked the aerospace, arms and defense corporation over antitrust concerns in January.
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Kaman Composites expands Part 145 capabilities to ATR, ERJ composite repairs
FAA-approved expansion for repair station in Wichita, Kansas, now includes services for the commercial aftermarket.
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Lockheed Martin's LMXT strategic tanker aircraft will be made in Alabama and Georgia
The LMXT is produced as a composites-intensive A330 airliner at Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama, facility and converted into tanker role at Lockheed’s facility in Marietta, Georgia.
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