Defense
Bell selects Wichita for FLRAA fuselage assembly site
Supporting work will take place at several of Bell’s advanced manufacturing facilities in Texas, including Bell’s Advanced Composite Center in Fort Worth, and final assembly in Amarillo.
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GKN Aerospace revitalizes defense supply chain with C-27J nacelle deliveries
Successful engagement of more than 40 suppliers reestablishes the company’s composite and assembly manufacturing capabilities, secures business continuity for the next 5 years with Leonardo Aircraft.
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Composites business growth through diversification, innovation
San Diego-based 2024 Top Shops qualifier Rock West Composites gives an overview of its relentless commitment to improvement, including its composite capabilities and its role as a trusted player in the space market.
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Integris Composites becomes U.S. Army FLRAA armor supplier
New contract with Bell Texton Inc. will equip the Bell V-280 Valor with fit-for-purpose composite military armor.
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Pyromeral quality certifications support CMC compliance requirements
ITAR and JCP certifications enable aerospace and defense customers to benefit from Pyromeral’s thermal management solutions.
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Tighitco receives production, spares award for CH-53K helicopter
Activities for the Sikorsky aircraft will be supported by Tighitco’s U.S. Complex Composites division from 2025-2027.
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Tata Advanced Systems, Airbus inaugurate C295 final assembly line in India
Final assembly line supports program for self-reliant defense manufacturing in India, with first composite C295 roll-out targeting 2026 and ramp up of 40 aircraft by 2031.
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Arris chosen by U.S. Army for study on continuous fiber insoles
Arris Composites has been selected by the U.S. Army to conduct a study regarding the use of continuous fiber composite plates in military boots.
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Aurora reveals SPRINT fan-in-wing design progress
Development of uncrewed demonstrator with 45-foot wingspan, 1,000-pound payload to prove high-speed, vertical-lift, runway-independent mobility.
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Orbital Composites wins AFWERX award for Starfighter drone fleet
Under the TACFI contract, Orbital is implementing the AMCM process to build 3D printed composite multi-mission UAS aircraft, surpassing $10 million in government awards.
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