(ACMI image) DOD expanding effort to boost its domestic supply of chemicals for munitions The Pentagon extended a contract with the American Center for Manufacturing Innovation. Feb 8, 2024 By Brandi Vincent
Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division Research, Development Test & Evaluation engineer Dan Murphy prepares a research powder gun for terminal ballistics testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Matthew Poynor) Navy moves to jump-start domestic production of energetics tech An agreement was officially signed on Sept. 18, 2023, but it wasn't announced publicly until now. Jan 19, 2024 By Brandi Vincent
Purdue University’s Dr. Joseph Jewell briefs Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks on unfolding work to drive advancements in hypersonic capabilities and associated tech. (Photo by Brandi Vincent) Hicks says Pentagon has different employment strategy for hypersonics than China, Russia The weapons are anticipated to provide military advantage in the next era of warfare, prompting a sharp focus and major investments from America, China, Russia and others… Aug 19, 2022 By Brandi Vincent