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Veelo Technologies wins navy contract to enhance composite solid rocket motors for tactical missiles & space systems
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division has contracted General Nano, LLC to enhance the performance of traditional graphite epoxy composite tactical missile solid rocket motor cases.
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MBDA to develop the combat missile for the Tiger helicopter
French Minister for the Armed Forces Florence Parly has announced that MBDA is to develop the Future Tactical Air-to-Surface Missile (MAST-F) program as the main French Army air to ground armament for the Tiger combat helicopter.
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NIAR receives $13.7 million from Air Force for advanced composites research
The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) has received another $13.7 million contract from the United States Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to extend the Modeling for Affordable, Sustainable Composites (MASC) research program.
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Quickstep to acquire Boeing Australia component repairs
Quickstep, Australia’s independent carbon fiber composites manufacturer, announces that it has agreed terms for the purchase of Boeing Defence Australia’s aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capability based in Tullamarine,Victoria.
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TU Delft maritime hydrogen drone flies longer and greener
Researchers at TU Delft together with the Royal Netherlands Navy and the Dutch Coastguard service developed a hydrogen-powered drone that is capable of vertical take-off and landing whilst also being able to fly horizontally efficiently for several hours.
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Veelo Technologies teams with Lockheed Martin and the Navy to reduce F-35 program costs
Utilizing proprietary heating technologies, Veelo Technologies is helping reduce costs and increase production of composite parts that will be used on the fifth-generation combat aircraft. The company has been selected by the Navy’s Composites Manufacturing Technology Center (CMTC) and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to reduce costs on the F-35 Lightning II…
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Safran on track to deliver its full-year guidance
Despite a slow recovery in traffic, the third quarter improved compared to Q2 for all activities. Nevertheless, business was still strongly impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, both in OE and services activities. Therefore, Safran continues its efforts of costs optimization.
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RAMPF opens factory for composite solutions
RAMPF Composite Solutions has started operations in its new factory. The 73,400 sq. ft. facility features state-of-the-art infrastructure for the production of premium carbon fiber and fiberglass composites parts for the aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, high-end consumer, and green transportation industries.
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GKN and Raytheon reach agreement for Mk30 composite missile canisters
GKN Aerospace has signed a contract with Raytheon Technologies to supply Mk30 missile canisters for the Raytheon Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM).
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Lockheed Martin extends F-35 supply agreement with Solvay
Solvay's new five-year contract continues its partnership with Lockheed Martin to provide high-performance materials for F-35 military aircraft.
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