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Manufacturing

May 2021

Semiconductor Shortage Shines Light On Weak Supply Chain

By Yasmin Tadjdeh
Semiconductors 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 Lee
The 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 Jordan
The 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 Chesebrough
A 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 Machi
A 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. McKinley
Like 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 Tadjdeh
As 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 Machi
Engineers 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 Tadjdeh
After years of delays, the Navy and Marine Corps are on the cusp of replacing the service's aging fleet of presidential support helicopters.
Air Power

July 2016

Marine Corps Moves Forward On King Stallion Program

By Yasmin Tadjdeh
As major program milestones loom, the Marine Corps is working in earnest to develop and test the CH-53K King Stallion.