Think of it as Google Glass goes to war — only less nerd and more Marine. Budget cuts andreadiness shortfalls have the US military looking at virtual reality as a partial replacement for expensive field exercises. But VR has real limits.…
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Lockheed Martin for a combat management system for the future frigates, after the Navy determined the company is the only one capable of delivering the system without slowing…
3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) won’t be replacing high-volume mass manufacturing anytime soon. But no one really expects that. Instead, these technologies have been making inroads in industries with high-value products that benefit from 3D printing’s ability to make…
Almost 52 years ago, Aviation Week & Space Technology’s cover marked the imminent delivery of the first Boeing 727 to United Airlines. The aircraft, N7004U, was the fifth off the line and was handed over at the end of October…
Defense industry CEOs have been up in arms over proposed new rules that would give the Pentagon more control over companies’ internal research spending. The Defense Department’s top weapons buyer Frank Kendall said the Pentagon should have greater visibility into…
With jet engines, it is more efficient to accelerate a large amount of air a little than a small amount a lot. That is the principle behind the turbofan, and as the industry continues to push for lower fuel consumption…
So far, the Air Force is being extremely cautious in its response. “At this time it’s too early to assess any impact that the Space X launch failure has on future DoD launch missions. The Department is firmly committed to…
The appointment Tuesday of Dennis A. Muilenburg as the 10th chief executive in Boeing’s 99-year history will not come as a big surprise to insiders, but he will set a different tone for the world’s biggest aerospace company. For starters,…
Lockheed Martin is ready to take orders for its hybrid airship, which recalls the era of dirigibles. However, the new ships depend on lighter-than-air gas for 80% of the required lift, with the remainder provided by the airfoil shape of…
3D printing’s move to the medical industry is accelerating rapidly, due largely to its ability to offer solutions to patients who seek a more customized form of healthcare, an expert told engineers at this week’s Medical Design & Manufacturing East…