In a move that underscores Japan’s growing ambitions in space exploration, Yokogawa Electric Corporation has signed agreements with Toyota Motor Corporation to co-develop control and measurement systems for a manned pressurized lunar rover. The rover, nicknamed the “Lunar Cruiser,” is…
In a notable stride for additive manufacturing and uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) propulsion, Beehive Industries has completed four successful engine tests in just six months under a U.S. Air Force contract. The Denver-based propulsion manufacturer, known for its focus on…
At the Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Radia introduced WindRunner for Defense, a next-generation outsized cargo aircraft designed to address one of the most persistent challenges in military logistics: moving intact, mission-ready systems to austere or degraded…
In a strategic move that strengthens simulation capabilities across aerospace and adjacent industries, Silicon Valley-based Ozen Engineering has merged with Rochester-headquartered SimuTech Group, forming what is now the largest Ansys channel partner in North America. The merger brings together more…
In a development that could reshape how aerospace engineers approach additive manufacturing, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have achieved a rare feat: capturing the formation of metal microstructures during 3D printing in real time. This…
IonQ, a leading quantum computing firm, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to explore the use of quantum technologies in space. The agreement, announced September 17, signals a growing convergence between quantum…
Merlin, a Boston-based developer of autonomous flight technology, has announced the opening of a new flight test center at Hanscom Field in Massachusetts. The facility will serve as a proving ground for Merlin’s AI co-pilot system, which is designed to…
Kitchener-based advanced materials firm Alchemy has raised $6 million in funding to accelerate its dual-pronged push into defense and automotive innovation. The investment, backed by NameSilo Technologies, Pathfinder Asset Management, Pembroke Management, and others, will expand Alchemy’s Canadian manufacturing footprint…
VORAGO Technologies has secured a major validation for its radiation-hardened VA41630 microcontroller, which has now been added to the Defense Logistics Agency’s Qualified Manufacturers List (QML). This designation confirms the device’s readiness for deployment in aerospace, defense, and deep space…
In a promising step toward sustainable lunar infrastructure, Teledyne Energy Systems Inc. has successfully launched its Hydrogen Electrical Power System (HEPS) aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital rocket. The September 18 flight, conducted under NASA’s Tipping Point initiative, marks a…