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Boeing Invests in Nanotechnology Applications Firm, Gamma Alloys
November 2, 2017 @ 03:39 AMBoeing has announced its investment in Gamma Alloys, a developer of advanced metal-matrix composites and nanotechnogy based material for use in aerospace, automotive and other industries. "With funding from Boeing, we will explore compelling applications across demanding industries such as aerospace while accelerating our nanoparticle material development and the full-scale industrialization of our manufacturing processes," said Gamma Alloys CEO Mark Sommer
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Russian Helicopters’ Ansat Chopper Starts Hot Weather Trials in Pakistan
November 1, 2017 @ 06:55 AMRussian Helicopters has started trials of its Ansat lightweight multipurpose helicopter in a hot climate in Pakistan. "The trials aim to confirm the possibilities of operating the rotocraft in high air temperatures
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Russia's Tilt-Rotor Heavy-Lift Drone Prototype by 2019
October 19, 2017 @ 10:49 AMThe Russian design bureau VR-Technologies, part of Russian Helicopters, will build Russias first ever electric-powered heavy-lift convertiplane prototype by 2019, TASS reports
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Pratt & Whitney Wins $2.7 Billion F-117 Engine Sustainment FMS Contract
October 5, 2017 @ 12:56 AMPratt & Whitney has been awarded a $2.7 billion contract for F-117 engine sustainment support
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Fire-fighting Armored Vehicle Deployed to Combat Ammo Depot Fire in Ukraine
September 27, 2017 @ 06:21 PMAn ammunition depot in Ukraine's Vinnytsia region detonated late Tuesday causing huge explosions as Uragan, Smerch and Grad multiple rocket launchers were stockpiled there among other munitions. According to the Ukrainian police, the munitions detonated at nearly 10 p
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NASA Tests First 3-D Printed Rocket Engine Prototype
September 19, 2017 @ 02:35 AMNASAs Marshall Space Flight Center has tested its first 3-D printed rocket engine prototype part made of two different metal alloys. NASA has been making and evaluating durable 3-D printed rocket parts made of one metal, but the technique of 3-D printing, or additive manufacturing, with more than one metal is more difficult, NASA said in a statement on Monday
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Russian Helicopters’ Ka-226T Clears Iranian High-temperature Tests
September 13, 2017 @ 01:23 PMRussian Helicopters Ka-226T light multi-purpose helicopter has cleared tests with support from Iran Helicopter Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC). The tests were carried out in the framework of a memorandum signed by Helicopters of Russia JSC (part of Rostekh State Corporation) and IHSRC at the HeliRussia international exhibition in May 2017, and their purpose was to confirm the possibility of operating the helicopter at ambient temperatures up to +50 degrees Celsius, the company said in a statement Wednesday
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Saab Displays Mobile Camouflage System at DSEI 2017
September 7, 2017 @ 02:17 PMSaab Defense Group will be displaying its business unit Barracuda's Mobile Camouflage System that is designed to be applied to vehicles in several varieties to provide infrared, thermal and radar masking protection against enemy sensors. The system will be displayed at the Defense and Security Equipment International 2017 trade show, the company announced Wednesday
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India To Buy Advanced Observation Systems To Monitor Line of Actual Control
September 6, 2017 @ 01:31 PMIndo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has purchased advanced long-range reconnaissance and observation systems (LORROS) that will be equipped with a thermal imager to strengthen vigilance. The thermal imager can detect the human at a minimum range of 10 kilometers and vehicles at a minimum distance of 20 kilometers
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Russian Helicopters To Test Ka-226T Helicopter At High Temperatures In Iran
August 10, 2017 @ 08:40 AMThe Russian Helicopters together with Iran Helicopters Support and Renewal Company (IHSRC) will test the light utility helicopter Ka-226T for its usability at extremely high temperatures. The tests will be conducted on the Iranian company site within the framework of a memorandum signed by the parties in May 2017 at the international exhibition HeliRussia-2017
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