Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have announced a new strategic alliance aimed at delivering
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order on Wednesday to revive the United States shipbuilding industry, pledging to restore American maritime strength amid rising concerns over Chinas dominance in global shipping. The order, signed at the White House, lays out a broad Maritime Action Plan (MAP) that aims to boost domestic ship production, expand mariner training, enforce fee collections at ports, and counter what the administration calls China's “non-market practices” in the shipbuilding sector
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DARPA has selected nearly 20 quantum computing firms for the initial phase of its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), a program aimed at assessing the feasibility of building a fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2033. The
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of the Rostec State Corporation, has launched a new Process Factory at the Kazan Helicopter Plant in Tatarstan, designed to train specialists in lean manufacturing techniques. The facility will provide a mix of theoretical and practical training, focusing on reducing production costs, optimizing workflows, and improving workplace efficiency
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Poland wants to acquire air refueling and transport aircraft to strengthen its air force, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said at the "Future of the Polish Air Force" conference in Warsaw on March 20. Speaking at the event organized by Portal Obronny, Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized the need for greater air superiority, transport, and refueling capabilities, calling the absence of such assets a long-standing gap in Polands defense posture
South Korea has established an intergovernmental joint consultative body to coordinate the future development, acquisition, and operation of the KUH-1 Surion helicopter, with key ministries and agencies holding an inaugural meeting on March 19 at the Seoul Defense Convention. The
Sikorsky has introduced the S-92 Phase IV main gearbox, which includes an auxiliary lubrication system that automatically engages if primary oil pressure is lost, allowing helicopters to continue flying without immediate landing. The new gearbox has undergone over 800 hours of testing, with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification expected in 2025