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 for the design and production of advanced composites for military aviation applications.
The funding will specifically support the development of continuous fiber thermoplastic composite structures for components requiring icing protection.
These advanced composites are expected to improve efficiency, durability, reliability, and ease of repair in military aircraft components.
This contract is part of the DOD's strategy to bolster U.S. leadership in manufacturing technologies and establish robust supply chains for its industrial ecosystem.
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.