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The team responsible for NASA’s X-59 silent supersonic aircraft is making significant progress in preparing for the plane’s first flight. This includes a series of crucial structural tests and critical inspections leading up to the flight. The X-59 is an experimental aircraft designed to fly faster than the speed of sound but without the loud […]
The United States has completed the assembly of the first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet for the Polish Air Force. This fifth-generation multirole aircraft, designated with serial number AZ-01, rolled off the production line at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Texas in late July 2024. The jet is now undergoing final preparations, including the application of […]
In line with plans to develop high-voltage distribution technologies for future hybrid-electric aircraft, Collins Aerospace has confirmed that the European Union’s Clean Aviation Hybrid-ElectriC regional Aircraft distribution Technologies (HECATE) project has achieved Preliminary Design Review (PDR). The project is now on track to achieve TRL4 and Critical Design Review by the end of the year. […]
Researchers at the University of Cologne have achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum materials, potentially setting the stage for advancements in topological superconductivity and robust quantum computing. Their study, titled ‘Induced superconducting correlations in a quantum anomalous Hall insulator’, has been published in Nature Physics. A team of experimental physicists led by the University of […]
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $4.6 million contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for dynamic air missions as part of its Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR) program. This project aims to provide advanced modeling and simulation (M&S) approaches and dominant AI agents for live missions involving […]
In a significant development bolstering Finland’s aerospace capabilities, Patria, the Finnish defense company, has embarked on the production and assembly of structures and engines for the F-35 Lightning II fighter jets. This initiative marks Finland’s entry into the global supply chain for Lockheed Martin’s advanced aircraft. Patria is currently establishing state-of-the-art production facilities in Jämsä […]
In a groundbreaking advancement, Quantinuum and the University of Colorado have successfully entangled four error-protected logical qubits, marking a significant leap towards reliable and practical quantum computing. Published on the pre-print server ArXiv, their collaborative effort introduces a high-rate non-local quantum Low-Density Parity-Check (qLDPC) code on Quantinuum’s H2 quantum processor, showcasing superior fidelity compared to […]
Last week, our team at PartYard had the privilege of attending Eurosatory 2024 in Paris as professional visitors. This premier defense and security exhibition brought together industry leaders, innovators, and partners from around the globe, and we are thrilled to share our experience and insights from this incredible event. A Hub of Innovation Eurosatory is […]
Lockheed Martin celebrated a significant milestone with the delivery of the 2,700th C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft. This latest addition, a KC-130J Super Hercules, will be operated by the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 (VMGR-252) of the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) at the Cherry Point Naval Air Station in North Carolina. Known for its […]
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a significant contract to develop and build the next generation of U.S. geostationary weather satellites for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The contract, announced on June 18, is valued at an estimated $2.27 billion if all options are exercised. Awarded by NASA on behalf of NOAA, the contract […]