DOD Awards $3.7M to Qarbon Aerospace for Military Aviation Composite Production
The deal will assist the company in the design and development of a continuous fiber thermoplastic composite structure for components requiring icing protection.
Qarbon Aerospace manufactures medium to large complex composite components and assemblies. [Courtesy: Qarbon Aerospace]
Key Takeaways:
The Department of Defense (DOD) awarded Qarbon Aerospace $3.7 million to design and produce advanced continuous fiber thermoplastic composites for military aviation.
This funding aims to develop composite structures specifically for components requiring icing protection, offering improved efficiency, durability, and ease of repair compared to traditional systems.
The initiative is part of the DOD's Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program, intended to bolster U.S. leadership in manufacturing technologies and strengthen supply chains.
The Defense Department (DOD) announced it has awarded Qarbon Aerospace $3.7 million for the design and production of advanced composites for military aviation applications.
