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Military

Military-grade composites are used in a number of applications for their low weight, long life and ability to help protect people and equipment from harm. Aerial drones, armored fighting vehicles, submarines and body armor can contain composites materials.

Airbus Zephyr Drone Sets Record for Uncrewed Flight Duration

The Zephyr drone, developed by Airbus in collaboration with the U.S. Army, is the first of its kind high-altitude Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Built to be adaptable and long-lasting in the stratosphere, the...

Composite V-tail Installed on MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft

GKN Aerospace (GKN) and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) have worked together for many years on aircraft for military use, including the MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). Based on an...

New Bulletproof Material Made from Sustainable Composite Materials

Protection systems must find a balance between being lightweight and providing strength and safety in what can be life or death situations in strenuous environments. ExoTechnologies is also focused...

Carbon Fiber Skin Being Developed to Protect Stealth Aircraft

Stealth fighter jets for use by the U.S. Air Force can cost up to $100 million, and it costs up to $10 million to train a stealth fighter jet pilot. It’s clearly important to protect both the pilots and...

BETA Technologies Approved to Fly Composite ALIA Aircraft

The ALIA composite manned electric aircraft from BETA Technologies has been approved by the U.S. Air Force to fly in its Agility Prime program. AFWERX Agility Prime is a non-traditional program bringing...

Army Developed Multi-Filament Polymer for 3D Printing in the Field

The Army Research Lab at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland developed a new type of multi-polymer filament for desktop 3-D printers, saving money and facilitating fast printing of critical parts at deployed...
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Composites Manufacturing is the official publication of the American Composites Manufacturers Association. Published bimonthly, it offers practical assessments of the current state of the composites industry as well as thoughtful explorations of the opportunities and challenges ahead. It includes timely coverage of core market segments, materials, processes and technical education plus topics such as sustainability, plant safety, operational efficiency and research advances. Subscribe to Composites Manufacturing Magazine.

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