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Manufacturing
February 2022
JUST IN: Army Aims to Break China's Grip on Critical Materials
The Army is ramping up its efforts to counter the U.S. reliance on Chinese supply lines, a senior service official said Feb. 1. -
May 2021
Semiconductor Shortage Shines Light On Weak Supply Chain
By Yasmin TadjdehSemiconductors are the foundation of the advanced technologies that regular citizens and military officials rely on — from cell phones and laptops to fighter jets. But the global shortage amidst soaring demand during the pandemic for electronic devices is illuminating supply chain issues and vulnerabilities for the United States. -
Manufacturing
February 2020
JUST IN: Army Catching Up With Industry on 3D Printing
By Connie LeeThe Army’s push to incorporate additive manufacturing technologies into its supply chain is making progress, according to a top service official. -
Manufacturing
August 2018
New Additive Manufacturing Center Coming to Maryland (Updated)
By Sonja JordanThe National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based cross-industry development consortium, plans to build a new manufacturing center in Harford County, Maryland, to develop “next-generation industrial additive manufacturing, materials and processes,” the organization announced. -
Air Power
May 2018
Aerospace, Defense Industry Must Join Digital Revolution
By Ed Kraft and Dave ChesebroughA hallmark of modern, innovative businesses is that they think digitally. They recognize that technology galvanizes different ways of thinking, and therefore doing. -
Manufacturing
May 2018
Pentagon Supporting Manufacturing Needs to Build Critical Capabilities (UPDATED)
By Vivienne MachiA small office within the office of the secretary of defense is looking to support the manufacturing required to build the Pentagon’s biggest capability needs, including directed energy tools, hypersonics and fuse technologies, while promoting and encouraging U.S.-based manufacturing. -
Budget
April 2017
Trump’s Buildup: Easier Said Than Done
By Craig R. McKinleyLike millions of Americans across at least three generations, I have enjoyed Star Wars and the enterprise it spawned following its 1977 debut. -
Shipbuilding
March 2017
Navy Shipbuilders Prepared for Proposed Fleet Buildup
By Yasmin TadjdehAs the Navy calls for a larger fleet, shipbuilders are looking toward new contracts and ramping up their yards to full capacity. -
Global Defense Market
January 2017
Gore Opens New Biophysics, Heat Testing Labs
By Vivienne MachiEngineers can now test the durability and comfort of fabrics in a flash storm or a raging fire, no matter what the outside temperature may be. -
Air Power
July 2016
Presidential Helicopter Approaches Key Milestone
By Yasmin TadjdehAfter years of delays, the Navy and Marine Corps are on the cusp of replacing the service's aging fleet of presidential support helicopters.
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