Power

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The Tough and Affordable Ceramics Today (INTACT) project will explore atomic-scale toughening mechanisms that afford ceramics with the ductile characteristics of metallic systems.
Power

Briefings set for INTACT project to create monolithic ceramic materials with strength of metallic systems

Jan. 10, 2025
Researchers want processing techniques to engineer defects like vacancies and dislocations to accommodate fine-scale plastic deformation.
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A Delta-branded Airbus commercial jet takes off.
Commercial Aerospace

Delta, Airbus expand partnership to advance aviation innovation

Jan. 10, 2025
The partnership includes joint efforts through Airbus’ UpNext innovation lab and a commitment to sustainable aviation fuel production at Minnesota’s SAF Hub.
The REMUS 300 is built for military and commercial applications like mine countermeasures, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), oil and gas, and undersea surveys
Uncrewed

Huntington Ingalls to build unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) for counter-mine warfare and undersea surveys

Jan. 9, 2025
Lionfish UUV blends modularity and open-systems architecture in a compact, man-portable design, and is the next-generation of the Swordfish UUV.
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Commercial Aerospace

Airbus taps BAE to provide energy storage solution for hybrid aircraft

Jan. 9, 2025
Under the agreement, BAE Systems will create energy storage packs with a capacity of 200 kilowatt-hours for electric aircraft operating in the megawatt power range.
U.S. Navy undersea warfare experts conduct briefings about the Navy’s unmanned undersea systems capabilities.
Uncrewed

Navy researchers conduct classified briefings about future use of unmanned systems on 4 Feb. in Washington

Jan. 9, 2025
Classified briefings will be in Washington, D.C., on 4 Feb. 2025; the location will be given upon confirmation of proper clearance.