Pratt & Whitney has finished a fully digital technical assessment of its XA103 engine, designed for the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program. This milestone marks the transition from digital design to physical hardware production, with assembly for testing expected in the late 2020s. The XA103 engine features adaptive design for enhanced survivability, fuel efficiency, and power management, aiming to support the Air Force's future operational needs and maintain air dominance. Pratt & Whitney continues to develop digital validation tools alongside hardware assembly to ensure advanced performance.
Raytheon successfully demonstrated its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), designed to replace the Stinger missile for the U.S. Army. The demo showed the missile's improved range, precision, and lethality, using advanced optics and a new...
Pratt & Whitney has enhanced its engine inspection process by acquiring Amsterdam-based Aiir Innovations and integrating its AI-assisted borescope software. This technology improves the consistency and efficiency of inspections for commercial, civil,...
