Pentagon Sounds Alarm On Supersonic Aircraft Industry

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin's F-35 highlights challenges in supersonic manufacturing.

Credit: Lockheed Martin
While raising alarms about the U.S. industrial base for supersonic aircraft, the Defense Department is calling for advanced manufacturing help accelerate production of the next generation of Mach 1-plus aircraft, shore-up current programs and close gaps in the supply chain. The open solicitation...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington, DC.

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