Located at Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research, Spirit AeroSystems’ National Defense Prototype Center will be used for manufacturing and laboratory activities such as material processing and characterization work
Air Industries Group will deliver ‘Chaff Pods’ for the new CH-53K heavy lift helicopter to support the U.S. Marine Corps in transporting personnel and equipment from naval ships to land in the Indo-Pacific Theater
Lockheed Martin delivered the Airborne High Energy Laser subsystem for integration with other systems in preparation for U.S. military ground testing and ultimately flight testing aboard the AC-130J aircraft
BAE Systems’ APKWS rockets were integrated with standard M151 warheads and Mk66 motors with APKWS precision guidance kits and a proximity fuze, enabling them to engage and destroy drones
Rostec United Engine Corporation’s tests of the second prototype PD-8 engine core confirmed correct operation of components, required temperature and pressure parameters, and compliance with environmental standards
The flights showcased the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft’s maritime intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance, detect & avoid system, endurance, and interoperability with NATO partners
Northrop Grumman will deliver a design of a prototype sensor – including airborne and ground components – with open standards-based hardware and software architecture that can be scaled and configured for manned and unmanned aircraft
General Atomics and the U.S. Army will integrate Modular Open Systems Approach on the Gray Eagle UAS to enable rapid integration of advanced payloads, communication equipment, and artificial intelligence & machine learning capabilities
Boeing has received accreditation to provide phase maintenance for Royal Netherlands Air Force CH-47D Chinooks, including regular tip-to-tail inspections that cover components and tubing, the airframe, engines and rotor blades
With its unique Ku-band phased array and radar data processing technology, Numerica Corporation's Spyglass radar enables high precision detection and tracking of small UAS in a compact form factor
The Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept was carried under the wing of an aircraft before it was released and a solid rocket motor boosted it to supersonic speeds, where the scramjet engine accelerated it to reach hypersonic flight
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