BAE Systems to manufacture upgraded electronic warfare suites for F-35
BAE Systems has received a $491 million contract from Lockheed Martin to manufacture AN/ASQ-239 electronic warfare suites for the Block 4 version of the F-35 fighter, adding to the 1,200 F-35 EW systems it has delivered to date, the company announced Monday.
Indian vanadium battery manufacturer inks agreement with Technology Metals Australia
Advanced vanadium developer Technology Metals Australia Limited announced that together with its wholly owned subsidiary, vLYTE Pty Ltd (vLYTE), it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Delectrik Systems Pvt. Ltd to develop the Murchison Technology Metals Project (MTMP) in Western Australia.
BAE, Heart Aerospace join forces to develop batteries for hybrid regional aircraft
Aerospace and defence company BAE Systems is partnering with Swedish startup Heart Aerospace to develop the battery system for Heart’s ES-30 regional hybrid electric aircraft.
GroundProbe opens second manufacturing facility in Arizona
Global technology manufacturer GroundProbe, a member of the Orica Group, has opened the doors of its second manufacturing and assembly facility in Tucson, Arizona.
Researchers test low-carbon fuels on locomotive combustion test engine
The US Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and Progress Rail, a Caterpillar subsidiary, are working together to develop a variety of biodiesel and renewable diesel fuels with the goal of lowering the carbon intensity of the fuels used in the US freight rail industry.
Northrop Grumman, Shield AI partner to develop next-generation drone system
Northrop Grumman and aircraft manufacturer Shied AI have collaborated to develop a replacement drone for the US Army's long-serving RQ-7B Shadow tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS).
Raytheon, Northrop Grumman to develop US Army’s Precision Strike Missile
Raytheon Technologies is collaborating with Northrop Grumman to advance the US Army’s Long Range Maneuverable Fires Program, which will become Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 4.
RWC announces new products, manufacturing changes in Australia and US
Industrial valve manufacturing company Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited has launched two new product lines in the Americas, as well as adjustments to its manufacturing facilities in Australia and the United States, as announced in a press release.
US private sector’s output drives fastest uptick in business activity in a year
The United States private sector saw a renewed expansion in business activity in March as manufacturers and service providers in the country reported upturns in output, with service sector firms driving the increase.
Researchers turn to 3D printing to produce 17-4 PH steel for the first time
A group of researchers, including scientists from Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), has discovered a means to consistently manufacture 17-4 PH steel using 3D printing processes while keeping all of the material's high-value properties.