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FATEPEN Shatter Phenomenon and the Effects of Fragment Shape on Impact Failure

Is there public information supporting shatter phenomenon that can be observed in Fast Air Target Penetration algorithm simulations?

V50 Ballistic Limit Testing Data for Composite Matrices

What data is available on initial penetration effects of secondary V50 ballistic limits for composite materials?

The Manufacturing and Load, Assembly, and Packing of 155-mm Rounds for the U.S. Army

Who manufactures and performs the load, assembly, and packing of 155-mm rounds for the U.S. Army, and how do they process the energetic material?

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Metal shavings stand vertically atop a rare earth magnet.

DoD Looks to Establish “Mine-to-Magnet” Supply Chain for Rare Earth Materials

The Defense Department has in recent months advanced its goal of developing domestic supply chains to ensure continued access to the rare earth materials needed to manufacture the permanent magnets used in important U.S. military…

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How Decades of Expertise With the Fourth State of Matter Could Bring Satellites Closer to Earth

Thousands of satellites take pictures, gather information, and relay internet traffic from high above the Earth. Now, the challenge is making satellites that operate closer to home in what is called a very low earth…

Two students at the 364th Training Squadron's Cable and Antenna Systems apprentice course use the confined space simulator Feb. 23, 2024 at Sheppard Air Force Base.

Cable Dawg Instructors Build Confined Space Simulator

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Tech training transformation continues at the 82nd Training Wing as instructors from the 364th Training Squadron’s Cable and Antennae School built and implemented a confined space simulator in January…

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