Polaris Dawn is set to make history as the first mission to conduct a private spacewalk, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of space exploration. This mission is part of the Polaris Program, a series of three planned missions that aim to push the...
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Preparations Advance for NASA’s First Flight of the Silent Supersonic X-59
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...
Lockheed Martin Completes Assembly of Poland’s First F-35A Fighter
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...
Collins Aerospace Clean Aviation Project Achieves Preliminary Design Review
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...
A Breakthrough on the Edge: One Step Closer to Topological Quantum Computing
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...
Lockheed Martin Wins Contract to Develop Artificial Intelligence Tools for DARPA
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...
Patria from Finland to Join Global Supply Chain for F-35 Lightning II Fighters
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...
Breakthrough Achievement in Quantum Computing: Entanglement of Four Logical Qubits Enhances Error Correction
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...
Reflecting on Eurosatory 2024: A Week of Innovation and Networking
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...
Lockheed Martin Delivers 2,700th C-130 Hercules Aircraft
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....