Advanced plasma and waterjet cutting technologies help U.S. shipbuilders boost efficiency, cut costs, and meet defense production demands with safer operations.
Many aerospace manufacturers are turning to digital technologies to efficiently reshore their operations and supply chains to cut costs and avoid global disruptions.
The limited availability of raw materials for aircraft manufacturing is driving companies to extend aircraft lifecycles and design easier to recycle components.
American defense contractor Lockheed Martin is leading a contract agreement between the United States and Poland to modernize Poland's fleet of F-16 fighter jets.
The Air Force Research Laboratory and BAE Systems are creating an AI-enabled system that will improve medical care for service members injured on the battlefield.
Aerospace and defense manufacturers are often at the forefront of technology adoption. Many have already started digital transformations to improve their operations.
To better respond to the manufacturing needs of the U.S. Navy, a new initiative is providing additive manufacturing training to Maritime Industrial Base suppliers.
The aerospace and defense manufacturing industry faces ongoing challenges but has rebounded from the pandemic with strong growth and continued advancement.
In the world of defense manufacturing, lightweighting is crucial for maintaining performance while maximizing the effectiveness of new vehicles, whether manned or unmanned.
The aerospace and defense sectors of the manufacturing industry represent the true cutting edge of technological development and innovation and have a direct impact on national security.