AeroVironment Pushes Biotech, Smart Materials Into Next-Gen US Air Force Systems

The US Air Force is moving beyond conventional upgrades, teaming up with AeroVironment (AV) to bring biotechnology and advanced materials into next-gen defense systems.

At the center of the effort is the development of new polymers and responsive materials through innovative processing and modeling techniques.

The goal: improve the effectiveness and durability of air, space, and weapons systems while building on AV’s ongoing work with the Air Force Research Laboratory.

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