Navy explores applique to protect aircraft against lightning

The Navy is exploring the use of a wallpaper-like applique that could serve as both a paint replacement and protection against lightning strikes for composite-based aircraft. As more aircraft transition to lightweight composite materials, the problem of lightning strike will become more acute...

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