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.

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...

Composites Strengthen Army Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Prototype

The U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) has entered the prototype phase with Sikorsky’s RAIDER X, based on the S-97 RAIDER that features a composites fuselage. The U.S. Army’s...

SEA Workboats Are Quick Change Artists

Government agencies are always under pressure to use taxpayer money effectively. So when a navy decides to replace the workboats in its aging fleet, it’s a smart move to select vessels that can be quickly...

Navy Craft Absorbs the Hits

The 7M Advanced Combatant Craft (7ACC), displayed at CAMX 2018, represents a new approach to small craft construction for the U.S. Navy. The boat is significantly lighter and more resilient than its...