What are the manufacturing methods and challenges associated with space propulsion technology?
What are the manufacturing methods and challenges associated with space propulsion technology?
Energetics
The scientific study of energy under transformation in the context of defense systems and military applications.
Recent Inquiries
What literature exists on using laser illumination with high-speed imaging?
What literature exists on using laser illumination with high-speed imaging?
What information exists on using thermate grenades underwater against mines or limpets?
What information exists on using thermate grenades underwater against mines or limpets?
Articles
Major Milestone Reached for Key Weapons Component
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sandia National Laboratories and the Kansas City National Security Campus completed a crucial weapons component development milestone, prior to full rate production. The Mark 21 Replacement Fuze interfaces with the W87-0 warhead for…
NSWC Crane to Build New Hypersonics-Focused Research and Development Capability
CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new strategic and hypersonics research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) facility on Thursday, March 21. The Missile Technology…
DISA Awards OTA Contract to Develop Next Iteration of Electromagnetic Battle Management – Joint
The Defense Information Systems Agency announced that it awarded Palantir USG, Inc. a $9.8 million other transaction agreement/authority contract to develop an Electromagnetic battle management – joint decision support prototype — which will represent a…
Webinars
Overview of Space Nuclear Propulsion and Power
Commercial and government agencies are exploring novel space missions that would expand or enhance various capabilities in near-Earth and interplanetary regimes. These missions may require potentially enabling propulsion and electrical power technologies that offer unique…
Rotating Detonation Engine Propulsion Integration Efforts at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
Rotating detonation engines (RDEs) have garnered substantial attention as an emerging technology with applications to aerospace propulsion and energy generation due to their high-power density. Significant research and development have improved the operability and performance…
NSWC Indian Head Division Battle Lab
In the last decade, Warfighters have grown reliant on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment to meet their operational needs rather than use traditional U.S. Department of Defense acquisition paths. Although COTS systems may offer a responsive and…
Events
Threat Weapons & Effects (TWE) Training 2025
The Joint Combat Assessment Team will host the 2025 Threat Weapons & Effects (TWE) Training at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), FL, from 29 April – 1 May 2025. This annual training event is a collaborative effort between the Joint Combat Assessment Team, DEVCOM Analysis Center, Naval Air Systems Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Missile and Space Intelligence Center, National Ground Intelligence Center, and other agencies.
2025 Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference
Join NDIA and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for the 2025 Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference. This event promises to deliver a platform for collaboration, innovation, and exploration of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)…
11th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium
The 11th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will bring together experts, innovators, and policymakers to address critical challenges in explosive ordnance disposal, improvised explosive devices, and countermine operations. The 2024 Symposium will highlight cutting-edge research,…