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Breaking Ground on the Future of Hypersonics!   Kratos is proud to announce the groundbreaking of the Indiana Payload Integration Facility (IPIF) in Crane, Indiana—a state-of-the-art, 68,000-square-foot complex dedicated to supporting critical hypersonic launch programs like MACH-TB.   With an initial $50M investment and over 100 high-tech jobs, IPIF will be a cornerstone in advancing payload integration, testing, and defense innovation. This facility marks the first of many strategic investments Kratos is making in the region to strengthen U.S. national security and deliver affordable, ready-now solutions for the warfighter.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dSkQESdi   #Kratos #Hypersonics #DefenseInnovation #NationalSecurity #Aerospace #Indiana

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Ohio has a rich aviation legacy, and we’re proud to partner with Sinclair Community College to help carry it forward. ✈️   Sinclair is expanding its distinguished aviation program with AAM training and familiarization, thanks to the acquisition of a BETA ALIA CTOL and a state-of-the-art simulator. We delivered the simulator last month, and student training is expected to begin this summer. Delivery of ALIA CTOL will follow in 2026. https://lnkd.in/eBviV4Hr

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The University of North Dakota hosts top #space leaders, setting the stage for a new partnership with the Space Development Agency. The future of space research and innovation is taking shape at UND! 🚀 bit.ly/3ScHCV6

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The newly launched M-Air initiative connects Ann Arbor and Detroit with a 40-mile research airspace for testing drones and electric aircraft. It’s designed to support beyond-line-of-sight operations, VTOL aircraft, and real-world autonomous flight testing, with the help from a $2M investment from the State of Michigan and University of Michigan. "It is an exciting time in aerospace with the confluence of electric powertrain, distributed-propulsion-enabled new aircraft designs and autonomous operation. There is an enormous cross-over of talent and technology between electric and automated vehicles and electric aircraft and drones," said Venkat Viswanathan, director of M-Air and Michigan Aerospace associate professor. Watch how the M-Air corridor is shaping the future of air mobility below.

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Last week at #ASCENDSpace, Aerospace's Lori Gordon, systems director for Space Enterprise Evolution, moderated a compelling panel featuring experts from Purdue University, Redwire Space, and Kall Morris Inc to delve into the integrators’ dilemma. With the understanding that “integration is more complex and more critical than ever,” the discussion centered on how policies and frameworks can help overcome this challenge. Discover panel insights in AIAA's recent article: https://lnkd.in/eQxGu5_H #IntegratorsDilemma #ASCENDSpace #SpacePolicy

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Four groups of senior Aerospace Engineering students presented their final capstone design projects to industry representatives from Piper Aircraft, Embraer and Northrop Grumman. Here, the teams presented detailed analyses and presented the specifics of component sizing and analysis. See more: https://ow.ly/raeO50UtoT7 #GoERAU #Research

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Stratolaunch Payload Highlight: Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Hypersonic IMU on Talon-A 🚀 Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Hypersonic Technology Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) flew aboard Stratolaunch’s reusable hypersonic vehicle, Talon-A, in two groundbreaking test flights. ** Why this matters: ** Test Flights Completed: Northrop Grumman successfully completed two hypersonic test flights using Talon-A, with the first occurring in December 2024 and a second in March 2025, reaching speeds exceeding Mach 5 . GPS-denied Resilience: The IMU, a hemispherical resonator gyroscope, navigated through highly dynamic, GPS-denied conditions, surviving the severe thermal and inertial forces of hypersonic flight . Data-driven Development: These flights generated hours of critical ground and flight data, laying the foundation for future hypersonic navigation systems. First-of-its-kind milestone: This marked the first time an inertial navigation system of this type flew on a hypersonic vehicle, showcasing both durability and precision in extreme flight regimes. Stratolaunch Careers: https://lnkd.in/dCcAjUgK #Hypersonics #AerospaceInnovation #Stratolaunch #DefenseTech

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Excited to partner with Vaya Space in a $4M, two-year strategic agreement to advance their breakthrough hybrid rocket technology using Velo3D’s Rapid Production Solution (RPS). By combining safer, non-toxic fuels with cutting-edge additive manufacturing, we’re helping bring sustainable, flight-ready propulsion to the next frontier. Read more:https://lnkd.in/eYdPfCPJ #AdditiveManufacturing #HybridRocket #Velo3D #VayaSpace #SpaceInnovation #MadeInUSA

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Big news from Boeing signals something even bigger for Missouri: ✔️ A $20B defense contract ✔️ Over $5B in regional aerospace investments ✔️ Thousands of skilled jobs in the pipeline It’s proof that when we prepare, invest, and collaborate, big things take flight. Learn how Missouri is shaping the future of aerospace ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g7jhjQRY #Aerospace #Defence #Investment #Business

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We are proud to announce our Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) to revolutionize aerospace development! This collaboration combines our computational intelligence expertise with NIAR's world-leading research capabilities to bring digital twin technology to industry and startups. Together, we're helping companies design, test, and certify aircraft, drones, and advanced air mobility vehicles faster while reducing costly physical testing. The future of aerospace innovation starts now! ✈️ https://bit.ly/48a9ulV #AerospaceInnovation #DigitalTwin #AerospaceDefense #AviationTech #AerospaceEngineering #OnlyForward

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