Defense
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Australia plans $190 billion defence boost over decade
PM says spending a reaction to heightened regional economic and strategic uncertainty in a post-pandemic world.Read more → -
U.S. Army, Wichita State U to “digital-twin” Blackhawk Helicopter
Military looking to 3D scanning, additive manufacturing to extend life of out-of-production aircraft.Read more → -
Quest for hypersonic ‘super duper’ missiles pits US against key rivals
Pentagon says it's playing catch up with Russia, China while critics argue program reignites arms race.Read more → -
HKU researchers create super steel that’s strong, flexible and resistant to fracture
HKU, Berkeley Lab team says production method creates ultra high strength steel without sacrificing fracture resistance or ductility.Read more → -
Multi-polymer produces high strength parts from low-end 3D printers
Military researchers say FFF-produced parts rugged enough for the battlefield using ABS/PC filament.Read more → -
COVID 19 latest hurdle in Canada’s long road to buying new fighter jets
Lockheed, Boeing and Saab expected to meet June bid deadline to replace aging CF-18s.Read more → -
DEW Engineering, Supacat team bid on Canada’s next-gen fighting vehicle program
Modular HMT Extenda Mk2 designed to support counter terrorism and conventional warfare operations.Read more → -
Canada’s fighter jet replacement program delayed till June
Decade-long initiative to buy new jets pushed back as CF-18 fleet approaches 40-years-old.Read more → -
More than 100 military procurements facing delays: Defence Department
Under appreciation for complexity of military procurement process blamed for delays.Read more → -
Coalition of states sue over rules governing 3D printed guns
20 attorneys general join suit to challenge federal regulation that could allow posting of AM gun blueprints.Read more →
