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“You will see LCC fleet sizes increasing, and you'll see them operating longer routes into East Asia, Central Asia and even into Eastern and Western Europe." More than 50% of available flight seats on any given day in South East Asia are provided by low-cost carriers (LCCs). Budget airlines have played a vital role in rebuilding regional air travel and tourism in ASEAN and Asia Pacific since the prolonged Covid border closures. Now, with ASEAN into its fourth year since reopening, LCCs are being emboldened to expand their route networks and stretch the geographic reach for passengers - with the help of advancements in aircraft technology and AI tools to improve operational efficiencies. This week, Gary is joined by Kuala Lumpur-based Shantanu Gangakedkhar, Senior Consultant, Aerospace & Defense, at Frost & Sullivan, to assess the outlook for low-cost air travel in South East Asia, North East Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East and beyond. En route, we discuss a range of pertinent issues from pricing and fierce market competition to air traffic management and the LCC market potential of South East Asia's tier-2 and tier 3 cities. Plus, we address the exit of Jetstar Asia from Singapore, ongoing aircraft supply chain challenges, and the current and potential impacts for the airline industry of US tariffs.

In this special episode we look at how volunteers throughout history have aided in scientific explorations and tell you how you can get involved with our latest community science projects.

With a fleet of 160 fighters, the French Air and Space Force maintains global presence while demands increase. How do they do it, and what's next? We get the answers – along with fascinating details of French space policy and activities – with France's fighter aviation chief, Brigadier General Pierre Gaudilliere. Plus top headlines in airpower. Powered by GE!

Founded in 1998 as a spin-off from the prestigious gunmaker Westley Richards, Westley Engineering has evolved significantly beyond its origins. While only 5% of its output now relates to gun components, the company has established itself as a trusted supplier of machined components and assemblies to various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, rail, white goods, and renewable energy. Aerospace is its largest market, representing 45% of total production by value. A notable aerospace contract involves manufacturing rotor clips used in aircraft disc brakes. Crafted from aerospace-grade steel and Inconel, these components are utilised in both civil and military aerospace programmes. Demand for these clips has significantly increased in recent years. Three years ago, Westley Engineering enhanced the accuracy of the manufacturing process by transitioning from piercing holes in the clip on press tools to drilling them on a 40-taper VMC. While this change improved precision, it also significantly increased cycle times and rendered the process more labour-intensive. So in late 2023, the company installed a Brother Speedio S700Xd1 4-axis, 30-taper machining centre, followed by a second in April 2025. Supplied by Whitehouse Machine Tools, the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for the Japanese manufacturer, these high-speed machines have now replaced the VMC for production of the clips. John Harland, Managing Director of Westley Engineering, said: “The arrival of the first Brother machine was a game-changer. Its exceptional speed, especially the 0.7-second tool changes, means each Speedio can machine clips 35 to 40% faster than with our previous setup.” “The former VMC ran around the clock on weekdays and through the weekend. The new Speedios not only handle the entire production volume more efficiently, but also offer extra capacity for future growth.” In partnership with Whitehouse Machine Tools, Westley Engineering implemented an automated, single-operation process on each Speedio. The new production route features custom-built fixtures with nine inclined bars, each capable of holding about 36 clips. This high-density arrangement enables over 300 parts to be machined per cycle, significantly more than the flat fixtures used previously. Cycle times have been reduced to between two and three minutes per clip, depending on the variant. For example, the Inconel version requires additional milling on the outer arms, whereas the steel variants do not. Typical batch size ranges from 5,000 to 10,000 units. Before deployment, the process was validated at Whitehouse Machine Tools' Kenilworth technical centre. Its applications engineers wrote the machine programs, assisted with fixture setup and provided on-site training, all offered as part of the supplier's lifetime service and support. A coolant-actuated gripper, housed in one of the Speedio's 28 turret positions, picks up each clip from the inclined bars. After verifying the workpiece position using sensors, the gripper transfers the part to a Schunk hydraulic vice mounted on a rotary axis. The component is then machined – drilled, countersunk and in some cases milled – before being dropped into a container for post-processing. All clips undergo 100% inspection, including after heat treatment, followed by fettling as needed to correct any distortion. Mr Harland noted: “Scrap has dropped to under 1%, down from near 4% with the old process. And thanks to the energy efficiency of the Brother machines, we've cut power consumption by an estimated 60%.”

Starrag provides a full range of manufacturing solutions, utilising its own in-house components as well as specialised tools. The high-quality Starrag machines developed and manufactured in Rorschacherberg, Switzerland, are impressive. However, the machines represent just one facet of a diverse portfolio that encompasses technology, software, clamping concepts, and carbide tools, which are also manufactured in-house and are often vital to success. Starrag's headquarters in Rorschacherberg specialises in creating high-performance machining centres for aircraft and turbine manufacturing. Nonetheless, the company offers a broader range of solutions. Years of accumulated expertise from various projects is evident in the numerous components developed internally: from carbide tools and RCS CAM software for blades to clamping technology, fixture construction, automation solutions, and host computer technologies. “This ‘full package' sets us apart from other suppliers,” says Sofian Regaz, Starrag Sales Manager for Aerospace & Turbine Technology. “We don't see ourselves purely as a machine manufacturer, but as a solution provider for production processes in the aerospace and turbine sector. This ranges from standalone machines to flexible manufacturing systems, which customers can obtain from us as a one-stop shop.” Gaining a competitive edge from tools tailored to the process Sofian Regaz is primarily responsible for product management and sales of Starrag tools. “Here in Rorschacherberg, we have spent many years developing and grinding carbide milling cutters for aircraft and turbine components made from difficult-to-machine materials such as titanium, Inconel or high-alloy steels.” Though Starrag offers a small range of standard tools, over 90% of the company's tools are custom-made products. These tools are tailored to specific machining processes that fully embrace the component, the machine, the material, and other considerations. “It makes a huge difference whether I adapt my NC program to a catalogue milling cutter or design the tool in terms of the cutting edge length, corner radius, flank angle and coating. This enables us to deliver the optimum machining process. Our customers enjoy great success with this,” says Sofian Regaz. Always available to serve customer needs Starrag sells most of its machines as part of a manufacturing solution for a specific component or component family, so the corresponding specialist tools are usually supplied with them. This incorporates an explanation of why the tools are designed in a particular way and the expertise on which they are based. The Product Manager adds: “The customer needs to know how their tools differ from catalogue tools and the impact these differences have. They also need to understand that the advantages of our tools cannot be found with other suppliers.” This expertise is no coincidence. Starrag maintains a very close, partnership-based relationship with its customers and supports them throughout the production process and beyond the warranty period. “This means that if, for example, a component is due to be changed and the machine needs to be set up for a new process, we are still by our customer's side to offer new customised tools as necessary,” assures Regaz. Starrag has a distinct advantage over traditional tool manufacturers. Tools are both developed and ground at the Rorschacherberg plant, which also houses the Aerospace and Turbine Competence Centre (ATCC). The 2,000m2 centre is equipped with all the latest 5-axis machining centres from the Starrag NB, LX, and STC series. Sofian Regaz explains: “We use these machines for a wide range of our own trials and trials for our customers, as well as for developing and optimising processes and, of course, for our analyses and tool tests. We even take on small series production on behalf of customers.” For the tool team, this means they can reproduce the customer's processes 1:1 on original machines and optimise the tools before delivery. Time and again, customers confirm that this saves numerous transport routes and, in turn, a significant amount of time and money. “If corrections to the tool are still necessary, we can react and adopt changes very quickly because we have our own grinding shop,” says Sofian Regaz. “We achieve incredibly quick response times, sometimes just in half a day.” Tool expertise for better machining results The ATCC is an important meeting place where Starrag technologists, machine operators, automation specialists, tool specialists, and customers come together. Starrag offers comprehensive support in programming the machines, managing processes, and optimising subsequent processes. For the tool team, this is a valuable source of expertise. “This is where we find out how the market is evolving, how materials are changing, what the blanks of the future will look like and what requirements components will have to meet. This allows us to get ahead of the game with our tool developments and offer our customers solutions early on.” Starrag is also well-positioned worldwide in tool servicing. Starrag has partnered with Oerlikon Balzers to save customers time and money by providing on-site regrinding and recoating services for Starrag in America and Asia. This is an important factor for Sofian Regaz: “We offer a similar service in-house as well, but customers can save themselves the long journeys from overseas by using our partner offer.” “Customer feedback on our tools is consistently positive,” mentions Sofian Regaz. He received a special confirmation of success from Honeywell Aerospace Ireland, where Starrag had the chance to work as a tool problem solver. The starting basis was that tool wear was very high when machining a titanium turbine blade. No more than ten components could be machined with the existing milling cutter. That's when the engine manufacturer invited important tool manufacturers to get a handle on the problem. The best supplier managed to increase the service life to 20 components. And Starrag? “Our special tools produce 40 components,” reports Sofian Regaz. “Honeywell considered this worthy of not only a contract, but also an award. In June 2024, we were awarded the ‘Kaizen of the Month' prize.” Success leads to growth The tool business has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. This success is not solely due to stories like the Honeywell contract. The expanded product range has also played a significant role in this. While Starrag used to produce only end mills, torus mills, and conical ball nose mills, today the company also grinds cylindrical and barrel ball nose mills, lollipop mills, barrel cutters, and chamfer milling cutters. Additionally, there is a range of high-feed, plunge, and various form milling cutters that can be applied to turbine blade roots. To generate further growth, Starrag will offer special tools for machining aluminium alongside tools for more challenging materials. Sofian Regaz's team is also strengthening its business development: “Our process expertise in aircraft and turbine construction is so extensive that we can also enjoy great success with our tools on third-party machines. And we are already in talks with other Starrag sites. In the future, we want to utilise their machining centres and their expertise to produce special tools for other industries.”

As nickel-based alloy parts become increasingly prevalent in the aero sector, the demand for optimised cutting tools grows. Nickel-based materials exhibit poor machinability, adhere to cutting tools, and consist of abrasive particles within the alloy. These issues result in poor productivity when using carbide tools. Henri Sevonen, Senior Industry Segment Manager – Aerospace for metal cutting specialist Sandvik Coromant, explains how new ceramic end mill technology has emerged to meet these requirements. Most aerospace parts are made from heat-resistant super alloys (HRSAs) and nickel-based alloys, which impose specific demands on engineers tasked with machining spools, turbine disks, combustion casings, and blisks. While many utilise solid-carbide end mills, these tools have limitations in performance. In the global arena, aerospace machine shops are looking for next-level technologies to deliver a step-change in productivity and/or tool life. Ceramic end mills can provide that very leap, offering up to 20-30 times more machining speed than solid-carbide tools. Such gains can be achieved because ceramic cutters retain their hardness at the high temperatures which arise when machining nickel alloys. The brazed ceramic CoroMill® 316 exchangeable-head end mill for roughing serves as a productive solution for aero engine applications involving ISO S materials. Firstly, the exchangeable head concept provides inherent process flexibility. Additionally, a six-flute version with a straight corner radius is available, delivering productive side milling, alongside a four-flute version for face milling. The ceramic substrate allows for a different cutting process in comparison with traditional solid-carbide tools. Importantly, the unique S1KU SiAlON grade is purpose-designed for the superior machining of nickel alloys, and is supported by negative geometry that provides a tough cutting edge. The latter also features a T-land for stable operations. SiAlON carries a chemical composition of aluminium oxide and silicon nitride (Al203+Si3N4), a combination that promotes high wear resistance, even at elevated temperatures. A stable set-up is recommended in all cases, and always without coolant application; machine shops should use pressurised air instead, as coolant would simply burn at the high temperatures involved. Furthermore, the use of coolant promotes thermal shocks and negatively affects tool life. Importantly, high spindle speeds of at least 13,000rpm are required. Additional recommendations include the use of down milling, as well as a programmed tool path that maintains the tool in constant contact with the material. It is clear that nickel-based alloys will play a vital role in the future of aerospace manufacturing. However, there are many challenges facing those tasked with producing aerospace engine components. It's only through continued tooling innovations, such as ceramic end mill technology, that aerospace machine shops will be able to optimise the machining process.

Machining aerospace alloys presents challenges to tool performance. A comprehensive strategy is essential to achieve optimal performance while avoiding process-limiting issues. These alloys are ideal for high-stress components due to their strength and heat resistance. However, their poor machinability stems from high strength and low thermal conductivity. Effective strategies encompass optimising cutting parameters, utilising advanced tool materials and coatings, and employing efficient cooling and lubrication techniques. Implementing precise toolpaths and chip evacuation can significantly enhance performance. “The biggest issue when machining high-temp alloys is heat,” says Danny Davis, Senior Staff Engineer Solutions at Kennametal. “We need to take special care in managing the heat through correct speeds, coolants, coatings and substrates.” Where is the heat coming from? Heat generated during cutting does not dissipate easily into the workpiece or chips when compared to other materials. This forces the tool, and sometimes the part, to bear the thermal burden. Every machining operation is essentially a thermal system where electrical energy enters the spindle and converts into kinetic energy (tool rotation and movement) and heat (from plastic deformation). During chip formation, three distinct phases occur: Rubbing, involving pure friction   Plowing or plastic deformation, where approximately 90% of energy becomes heat   Shearing, where actual chip separation occurs but still generates significant heat “Thermal energy is the biggest factor damaging the cutting edge,” said Steve George, Senior Manager, Product Design Engineering at Kennametal. Ways to Manage Heat in High-Temp Alloys Use tools designed for efficient cutting by reducing specific cutting energy—the energy required to remove a unit volume of material. Tools like HARVI™ I or HARVI II reduce cutting energy through optimised geometries and coatings.   Deploy advanced coatings such as Kennametal's KCSM15A grade, engineered specifically for high-temp alloys. Its smoother, thinner layer retains a sharper cutting edge while enhanced abrasion resistance makes it ideal for aggressive nickel-based alloy conditions.   Increase lubrication with high-pressure coolant systems or minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) to reduce thermal loads, particularly at high cutting speeds. Lubrication cools and separates contact surfaces, directly reducing energy converted to heat during rubbing and plowing stages.   Use tools made of insulating materials like ceramics or certain coated carbides. Since high-temp alloys have poor thermal conductivity, heat stays near the tool. If the cutting tool conducts heat better than the workpiece, it absorbs more heat and wears faster.   Minimise contact time during chip formation. Traditional milling involves constant contact, increasing heat due to extended machining time. Dynamic milling uses smaller radial engagement and keeps the cutter moving with less surface contact. Coolant and Lubrication Best Practices High-temp alloys require strategic coolant management: Water offers excellent heat transfer but poor lubrication. Combat abrasion with coolant rich in extreme pressure (EP) additives.   Air aids chip evacuation when coolant isn't viable. Neat oils provide superior lubrication but are reserved for extreme cases due to maintenance requirements. Placement matters as much as volume. Ensure coolant hits the cutting zone directly—poorly aimed nozzles waste coolant and leave tools vulnerable. Tools like the HARVI IV series offer through-tool coolant delivery. “Higher coolant concentrations help reduce abrasive wear and manage heat when machining high-temp alloys,” said Katie Myers, Product Manager Marketing at Kennametal. “High-pressure through-tool coolant ensures effective heat removal and chip evacuation, crucial for tool life and part quality.” Using Ceramic Tools in a Dry Environment Ceramic tools offer unique advantages when machining high-temp aerospace alloys. Their extreme temperature resistance makes them well-suited for dry cutting where traditional carbide tools struggle. “When we discuss ceramic tools, we're almost always talking about dry cutting,” explained George. “You need careful setup because ceramic tools are much more sensitive to tool path and workpiece geometry.” Managing heat without coolant is key with ceramics. George noted, “Heat is obviously a big concern with high-temp alloys, but ceramic likes heat. We want to generate heat and eliminate it quickly.” George advised avoiding re-cutting and ensuring good chip evacuation to prevent premature wear or failure. He suggested specific motion strategies: “Step the walls of pockets. As you step down, move away from the wall with each pass. This keeps the tool away from the heat zone and helps prevent excessive burr formation.” Effective Approaches for Solid End Milling of Aerospace Components Pocketing Techniques and Methods of Entry: Many aerospace parts feature deep, complex pockets requiring proper entry strategy and cutter selection, especially in materials prone to work hardening and thermal stress. “Pocketing is one of the most common aerospace operations, but it can be tricky with high-temp alloys,” said George. Plunge entry works best for small pockets with limited space. HARVI I TE or HARVI II TE solid end mills plunge directly into material, offering high flexibility for tight spaces. Ensure cutting forces don't exceed machine capabilities.   Ramp entry suits deeper pockets and allows more aggressive cutting. Straight angle ramping can significantly reduce cycle times but requires machine rigidity to withstand higher forces.   Helical interpolation provides the most stable and efficient pocketing strategy due to lighter depth of cuts. Corner geometry requires careful consideration. Oversized tools can cause excessive radial engagement in tight corners, increasing wear and chatter. “If you have a half-inch radius corner, use a three-quarter-inch diameter tool, maybe even 5/8,” said George. “Use a small enough tool to follow the corner arc without gouging or over-engagement.” Minimising Chatter and Maintaining Rigidity: Chatter often stems from machine-tool interface issues with high-temp alloys. Even the best tool can fail if the spindle or machine lacks rigidity to absorb cutting forces. “Chatter occurs when there's too much movement between tool and part, leading to inconsistent cuts and tool wear,” explains Myers. “The best way to reduce chatter is ensuring your machine has sufficient rigidity.” If chatter persists despite adjusting stickout and tool selection, reduce depth of cut to lessen cutting forces instead of slowing feeds and speeds. This keeps vibrations in check without impacting cycle time. “Even with a robust machine, combining long stickout and weak spindle can lead to chatter. It's about balancing tool size, rigidity and cutting force,” George says. Cutting Parameters and Tool Life Tool longevity directly relates to cutting parameters. Running tools at correct speeds, feeds and chip loads ensures maximum tool life while preventing premature wear. Speed is crucial when machining high-temp alloys—too fast burns through tools quickly. Chip thickness is equally important. Light radial engagement without proper feed compensation leads to rubbing rather than cutting, generating excess heat and accelerating wear. Wall Stiffness and Support Geometry When machining features like blisks, isogrids, or blades, geometry plays a critical role in maintaining part stability and minimising deflection. Adjacent or curved walls often reinforce features, offering opportunities to exceed standard roughing rules. “The curvature of the blade actually adds stiffness to that part,” said Davis. “These rules are guidelines. If the wall has curvature, adjacent walls, corners, or bottom radii—all add stiffness.” Conclusion Machining aerospace components from high-temp alloys demands more than just the right tools—it requires a comprehensive strategy addressing heat, rigidity, toolpath planning, and part geometry. Using the right strategies keeps you ahead of the solid end milling curve in machining complex aerospace parts.

 The aerospace industry stands at the intersection of extreme technological demands and cost-efficiency requirements. With aircraft manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing projecting the production of 42,500 new jets over the next 20 years, the need for precision machine tools and cutting tools has never been more critical. Aircraft construction is an intricate process that involves a complex array of materials, each presenting unique machining challenges. Aluminium alloys dominate the industry, comprising approximately 60% of aircraft components, while titanium and advanced composites play critical roles in structural and performance-critical areas. Aluminium alloys, particularly from the 2xxx, 6xxx, and 7xxx series, offer an ideal combination of lightweight properties and structural integrity. These materials require sophisticated machining approaches that balance material removal, surface quality, and dimensional precision. High-speed cutting (HSC) technologies have emerged as a vital solution, enabling manufacturers to address the demanding requirements of aerospace component production. It is in this area that Walter is innovating with its cutting tool solutions. Aircraft construction involves a complex array of materials, each presenting unique machining challenges. As aluminium alloys comprise approximately 60% of aircraft components and require sophisticated machining approaches, Walter's high-speed cutting (HSC) tools, such as the M2131 and M2331 milling cutters address the specific challenges the industry faces with these materials. The two insert sizes allow for depths of cut of 15 to 20mm, achieving chip removal rates of up to 11 litres per minute. Both milling cutters work almost seamlessly when repositioned, resulting in smooth surfaces even during pre-finishing. The dense, smooth PVD coating of the cutting edges makes them extremely stable and also ensures that there is hardly any cutting edge build-up. The creative design of the insert seat secures the insert against the high centrifugal forces that occur during high-speed cutting. At the same time, internal cooling channels deliver the coolant directly to the cutting edge to extend tool life and ensure exceptional chip evacuation. Titanium Alloys: Conquering Difficult Machining While aluminium alloys are used for fuselages and wings, titanium alloys, such as TiAl6V4 or Ti5553, are employed where an exceptionally high degree of rigidity is required, such as in landing gear components, struts, or flap tracks. The hardness and low thermal conductivity of titanium necessitate high requirements for the cutting tools, particularly regarding process reliability. Rapid cutting edge wear and low cutting parameters make machining titanium parts very time-consuming. Companies that succeed in reducing the machining time per component maintain a clear competitive advantage. Here, the Walter BLAXX M3255 helical milling cutter provides breakthrough solutions. The innovative geometry of both the milling body and the indexable inserts ensures that the maximum number of teeth can engage with the material, while the soft-cutting insert geometry results in positive cutting behaviour that consequently reduces machining times and offers higher metal removal rates. Heat management poses challenges when machining titanium alloys due to their low thermal conductivity; therefore, an optimised coolant supply to the cutting edge is essential. The Walter BLAXX M3255 is designed to create excellent chip clearance space that guarantees reliable chip removal, even at high cutting rates. The tangential positioning of the two or four cutting-edged indexable inserts allows for maximum cutting power and enables the machining of forged components, where the peripheral zone of the forged skin presents extreme challenges for the tool's edge. Ideal for rough machining applications, the Walter BLAXX M3255 helical milling cutter reduces titanium machining time by approximately 22% and extends tool life by around 100% through its innovative insert geometry and optimised chip clearance, which maximises material engagement and removal. Superalloys: Ceramic Cutting Technology Correlating with the well-filled order books is the requirement placed upon engine manufacturers and the supply chain for machining heat-resistant superalloys (HRSA). Here, too, shorter machining times are highly desirable. The cutting speed of carbide milling cutters on HRSA materials is typically around 50m/min. However, ceramic cutting tools push the boundaries with cutting speeds of up to 1000m/min, a 20 times improvement. The SiAlON ceramics offer excellent possibilities for this, as they are less sensitive to temperature fluctuations than whisker-reinforced ceramics, making them the first choice for milling operations in HRSA. The interrupted cutting during milling causes the temperature at one cutting edge to vary, and the use of coolant can further increase the temperature difference. In the worst-case scenario, the so-called ‘thermal shock effect' occurs, leading to cracks and even fractures. Dry machining is therefore recommended when machining superalloys with ceramic milling cutters. A positive side effect is that the ecological footprint of the milling operation is improved because lubricants are not required. Blisks are classic components made of nickel-based alloys. These bladed disks are often rough machined using carbide milling cutters. However, the machining time for this can easily exceed 30 minutes with conventional milling cutters. A ceramic milling cutter with a high feed geometry can machine the same features in just ten minutes. Feed rates of up to 9500mm/min can be achieved in a heat-resistant nickel-based alloy with a hardness of 44HRc and a tensile strength of 1400N/mm²; such machining values would be expected in aluminium, not HRSA. For HRSA machining, Walter introduces revolutionary ceramic milling solutions such as its MC075 high-feed geometry end mills. Available in a range of options including screw-in ConeFit interfaces, the MC075 ceramic end mills can deliver cutting speeds of up to 1000m/min utilising advanced SiAlON ceramic technology for superior temperature resistance. Future-Forward Strategies: Near-Net-Shape Unlike the automotive industry, where mass production dominates, the quantities required in the aerospace industry are comparably small, with the largest manufacturers like Airbus only producing around 750 aircraft a year. This makes ‘tool-free' production of components using 3D printing a feasible alternative, especially as the process enables the production of complex and stable components. Furthermore, it reduces the weight of conventionally manufactured components by up to 55%. This subsequently reduces the consumption of raw materials by up to 90%. From a machining perspective, there are also developments in this area that significantly optimise component production in terms of technology and costs. Fuselage sections, wings, tail units, engine components, and other complex assemblies are now being forged or 3D printed as close as possible to their ‘Near Net Shape'. It means significantly less material has to be removed. This not only saves material and machining time but also reduces waste - and thus enables more efficient manufacturing. Technological Integration The question of whether machine tools will still be needed in the future could well be asked in view of developments such as 3D printing or contour-based manufacturing. The answer is a resounding yes! Almost all 3D-printed workpieces require subsequent machining because their surface quality is usually insufficient for the components to be fitted directly. This is caused in no small part by the so-called ‘staircase effect' that occurs in the powder bed process typical of 3D printing. Heat treatment of steel components can also result in hardening distortion, which must be eliminated. Furthermore, support structures must be cleanly removed. All of these factors make cutting tools indispensable – now and in the future. The Economic Impact of Walter Solutions As an industry leader, Walter has proven the merits of its technical advances in the aerospace sector throughout the manufacturing supply chain. For the production of aluminium structural components, a major aerospace manufacturer implemented Walter's M2131 milling system for producing aluminium wing ribs. The result was a material removal rate (MMR) increase from 5.8 to 11 litres per minute with a 46% decrease in total machining time. Furthermore, the groundbreaking tool geometries of the M2131 system improved tool life by 35%, resulting in a 28% reduction in cost per component. Similar improvements have been witnessed when machining titanium Ti5553 landing gear components. By adopting the high-feed Walter BLAXX M3255 system, end users have benefitted from cycle time reductions beyond 22% when rough machining. Tool life improvements that are double the performance compared to the previous solution have subsequently yielded an overall 31% reduction in tooling cost per component. The machining of superalloy engine components is a particularly challenging niche where Walter once again excels. When machining blisk components from Inconel 718 (44HRc), the Walter MC075 ceramic milling system has delivered a machining time reduction from 30 minutes to 10 minutes per blade pocket, tripling throughput with existing machine tools and achieving machining cost savings of 65% despite a higher tool investment. As the aerospace industry commits to CO2-neutral operations by 2050, Walter's tooling solutions support this narrative of sustainability and efficiency, contributing significantly with innovations that reduce energy consumption, minimise coolant and lubricant usage, enable more efficient manufacturing processes and support lightweight component design. Conclusion Walter demonstrates that advanced tooling is not just about cutting metal—it's about enabling the future of aerospace technology. By combining innovative materials expertise, cutting-edge tool design, and a commitment to efficiency, Walter is helping aircraft manufacturers push the boundaries of what's possible. Walter continues to innovate in response to evolving aerospace requirements with digital integration tools such as its tool management systems that increasingly incorporate digital capabilities. This now reaches far beyond the cutting tool to incorporate comprehensive digital twins of tooling systems for unparalleled tool data management, AI-assisted cutting parameter recommendations, and predictive maintenance tools for monitoring and forecasting tool wear for optimal utilisation rates. Readers can and download a free copy of the complete aerospace whitepaper: ‘A balancing act between high technology and cost efficiency' here: https://pages.walter-tools.com/en-download-whitepaper.html

With civil aerospace primes targeting production rates of 75 per month by 2027, and NATO members increasing defence spending to over 2.5% of GDP, business is brisk in the aircraft and defence sectors. The Paris Air Show in June showcased several UK companies that are investing during strong business conditions, says Will Stirling. Bathed in blazing sunshine, Paris Le Bourget Airport hosted the 55th Paris International Air Show from 16 to 22 June. A large UK pavilion featuring over 50 exhibitors joined thousands more. Aerospace is on the rise – the aerospace, defence, security, and space sectors contributed £42.2bn to the UK economy last year, marking a 10.4% increase from 2023. Defence is also poised for significant growth: Britain's defence spending will increase to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, up from approximately 2.3% in 2024, representing an additional £6bn per year. Furthermore, the government aims to elevate spending to 3% of GDP, potentially adding a staggering £20bn annually on top of the 2.5% baseline by 2030. A large fraction – likely over £20bn annually by 2030 – will be allocated specifically to equipment and weapons programmes such as missiles, submarines, nuclear infrastructure, drones, tanks, and factory expansion. ADS, the aerospace, defence and security industries business group, hosted nearly 100 companies at this year's Paris Air Show, predominantly manufacturing firms that produce everything from machined components, roll forming and composite structures to avionics and AI-powered digital engineering. MTD examines some of the exhibitors' news. Faster composite production for wing tips iCOMAT is a Gloucester-based advanced manufacturing company that has developed an automated composite production process, the Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) process. Working for aerospace primes and defence customers, the RTS, which enables defect-free fibre steering for composites, is helping to advance new lightweight, high-performance structures. The company is one of several innovative SMEs working with GKN Aerospace on a new £12m R&D programme to develop and demonstrate next-generation composite wing and flap structures, called ASPIRE – Advanced Structural Product Integrated Airframe. The project will deliver three full-scale composite wingtip variants for structural testing to ultimate load, allowing the consortium to validate new technologies in highly relevant test conditions. Each wingtip variant will represent a different structural philosophy and technology set. Variant one is a bonded assembly with multiple parts, aligned with GKN Aerospace's design approach. It will validate the manufacture of three wingtip variants. The ASPIRE consortium includes Carbon ThreeSixty, iCOMAT, Lineat, Pentaxia, and the University of Bath, with support from agency Axillium and co-funding from the Aerospace Technology Institute. ASPIRE will also develop an optimised composite flap. The flap demonstration will feature a pre-preg manufacturing approach with RTS skins provided by iCOMAT, tailored fibre-placed brackets from Carbon ThreeSixty, low-energy out-of-autoclave curing moulds, and press-cured ribs. A key programme milestone will be achieving TRL6, Technology Readiness Level 6, for the press-curing of composite ribs. “ASPIRE is a perfect example of the power of UK collaboration to drive aerospace innovation,” said John Pritchard, president for civil airframe at GKN Aerospace. “By bringing together specialist SMEs, academic expertise, and GKN Aerospace's industrial leadership, this programme will accelerate the development of high-rate, sustainable composite wing technologies.” Martin Baker For nearly 80 years, Martin Baker has designed, manufactured and fine-tuned ejector seats in the UK in Denham, Middlesex, and at locations globally. In that time, these devices have saved more than 7,700 aircrew members' lives from over 90 air forces. The seats are fitted to programmes including the F-35 Lightning II, Eurofighter Typhoon, F-16 (some versions) and BAE Systems Hawk. At Paris, the company showcased the flagship US16E ejection seat. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft is the company's biggest programme, and the US16E seat equips all variants of the F-35. More than 1,500 US16E seats have been delivered for 12 international F-35 operators; the US16E has saved the lives of 10 aircrew to date. The US16E seat became the genesis for the new Mk18 ejection seat range, with improved ejection performance, reducing the risk of ejection and minimising life cycle costs. The new technology has allowed safe ejection for aircrew with nude weights as low as 46.7Kg (103lbs) and ejection up to speeds as high as 600Kts for aircrew wearing Helmet Mounted Displays, a common peripheral in modern combat operations. Martin-Baker is offering the Mk18 seat range to all the new aircraft trainer and fighter aircraft programmes. The company has doubled its headcount in the last 10 years, and 28 apprentices are enrolled across the business. Complex aerospace systems need AI As aviation becomes more deeply sophisticated and data-reliant, data analytics companies must coordinate. Aerospace engineering companies are prolific users of simulation software to test component performance in different scenarios. AI (artificial intelligence) means you can explore designs 1,000x faster than physics-based simulation, according to Altair Engineering, which was acquired by Siemens in March. In Paris, Altair demonstrated how its solutions are helping the aerospace sector from concept through production to in-flight performance. It applies AI to combine several powerful technologies: digital engineering, smart factories, certification by analysis, digital maintenance, repair and overhaul, and digital twins.  “AI, data, and connectivity are no longer future concepts — they are today's competitive advantages,” said Dr. Pietro Cervellera, senior vice president of aerospace and defence, Altair. “Our technologies are helping the aerospace industry achieve next-level performance, sustainability, and innovation breakthroughs.” Demonstrations showed how engineers can reduce design cycles, optimize structures for weight and strength, and improve aircraft performance using intelligent, AI-assisted modelling tools. Beyond the marketing, however, the use of AI in simulation has an essential role in democratising engineering. These solutions empower government agencies and startups to deliver advanced programmes quickly. The Altair Aerospace Startup Acceleration Program gives young companies enterprise-grade tools to bring novel technologies to market faster. Altair has recently partnered with the Campania Aerospace District in Italy to provide over 150 SMEs and startups with access to AI simulation tools, empowering them to work at the same technological level as OEMs and tier-one suppliers. Rocket science inspires students to manufacture The continued growth of the aerospace, defence, and security sectors requires a skilled talent pipeline. ADS also supports Race2Space, a multi-university and company initiative that engages young people in designing and building rockets and space systems. Announced at Paris, Carrie Waters, 18, a first-year physics student at Durham University, has spent the past year helping to build a powerful, 600kg thrust liquid-fuel rocket engine. She is a member of Durham University Spaceflight, a student-run rocket launching team competing in this year's Race2Space. In July, the team will ‘hot fire' their engine at the Westcott Space Cluster during the final stage of the competition. In this crucial test, the engine will be securely mounted and ignited horizontally while connected to pressurised fuel systems. The engine must demonstrate its ability to perform under extreme conditions—delivering the correct thrust, flow rates, and structural integrity—before being launched as part of a future rocket. It's like Heinz Wolff's The Great Egg Race on Rocket Fuel. “I'm really excited, I've never done anything like this before,” said Carrie. “I can't wait to see whether what we've designed and built actually works. It's very daunting. I've had a great time working with the team and learnt so much.” Carrie believes that initiatives like Race2Space are vital for helping students from all backgrounds turn academic learning into career opportunities. She hopes to one day work for organisations like Skyrora or the European Space Agency, contributing to rocket and satellite missions.

Tom Taylor, managing director of aerospace and defense at JLL, is out with a new report pointing to the multitude of real estate investment opportunities contained with the nearly $900 billion U.S. defense budget, both in the United States and abroad. (07/2025)

Tom Taylor, managing director of aerospace and defense at JLL, is out with a new report pointing to the multitude of real estate investment opportunities contained with the nearly $900 billion U.S. defense budget, both in the United States and abroad. (07/2025)

Tom Taylor, managing director of aerospace and defense at JLL, is out with a new report pointing to the multitude of real estate investment opportunities contained with the nearly $900 billion U.S. defense budget, both in the United States and abroad. (07/2025)

In this episode of Clergy Talk, Sister Ash returns from her podcast hiatus, all giggles and giddy anticipation, to finally interview the long-awaited guest, actor Rocky Latham. His reflections on his military career, his short-lived journey toward a possible Jesuit priesthood, and the unique experiences that shape him promise to deliver both depth and insight to the conversation.Clergy Talk listeners might know him as the mysterious Mr. Psaltarian from the band Ghost's record-breaking rock film, “Rite Here Rite Now.”Will Ghost fans be indulged in their theories about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in this episode?ATTENTION SAN DIEGO! Rocky will be one of our featured guests at "Meet The Clergy," a special fan social and meet & greet experience, on Saturday August 9th. Prepare to mingle with new friends, and meet actors Rocky Latham, Alan Ursillo (Papa Nihil), and Maralyn Facey (Sister Imperator).All for a good cause! Info & Tickets: https://meettheclergy.eventbrite.comFollow Rocky on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/actorrockylathamBio: Rocky Latham (also known as Elester Rocky Latham) is a seasoned actor, retired Air Force pilot, and Vietnam veteran with over 40 years of experience in theatre and film. After serving in Vietnam as a Marine, where he felt quite conflicted about the war and its impacts, Rocky earned a B.S. in Theatre and Aerospace. He rejoined the military as a pilot while actively performing and later flew for United Airlines, earning his Screen Actors Guild membership as Major Bridges in the blockbuster film Air Force One.In 2013, he returned to acting full-time in Los Angeles, quickly amassing credits, including roles in Ted 2, Gone Girl, and the short film Court of Conscience with Jon Voight.With an extensive list of credits on IMDb, including NCIS and Grace and Frankie, Rocky Latham is also currently involved in exciting new projects, The Preservation of Roux Lee Richards, and Beyond Silence. Both films are in production and set to be available soon. These projects showcase his continued dedication to the craft, offering fresh narratives that reflect his diverse interests and talents. Fans can look forward to seeing Rocky bring his unique flair to these upcoming roles, further solidifying his status as a versatile performer in the film industry.Follow us on IG: http://www.instagram.com/clergytalk Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3uwqkwq5NiiMBhxZVcR58Q?si=KRIU2auNSF6gN55aQvJGhQ Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clergy-talk-podcast/id1739012397 Music: Holeway Studios Artwork: SLD_art_comics

In today's episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we cover Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal-backed LAT Aerospace buys a jet, a record-breaking mid-year sale for Amazon and Flipkart, Bhutan's bold crypto push for tourism, and the quiet close of Cognizant's bribery case in the US. Tune in for the latest in startups and tech.

Der Aktien-Schnelltest mit Oliver Kantimm ("Der Aktionärsbrief"). Hier im Beitrag gibt es die Podcast-Variante zur eigentlichen Sendung im Rahmen von BerneckerTV, Aufzeichnung am 10.07.2025). Schlaglichter:Volatus Aerospace - Ist die Kursexplosion haltbar?Clara Technologies - Ca. 7x seit Anfang Juni!Fiserv - Klarer Kauf?Pfisterer - Erste deutsche Neuemission dieses Jahr!=======Jetzt abonnieren: "Der Aktionärsbrief". Weitere Infos unter:⁠https://www.bernecker.info/aktionaersbrief⁠=======Lust auf noch mehr Sendungen im Bernecker.TV? Noch mehr unterschiedliche Experten? Infos zu Bernecker.TV:⁠https://www.bernecker.info/bernecker-tv⁠=======Anmeldung zum kostenlosen Experten-Newsletter der Bernecker-Redaktion über unsere Website:⁠https://www.bernecker.info/newsletter⁠

It's a pretty sure bet that the future of airpower is increasingly uninhabited. Dr. Caitlin Lee of the RAND Corporation has six propositions to consider when trying to understand where we are with UAVs, and we'll go through them in detail. And a lot going on in this week's airpower headlines. Powered by GE!

Venus Aerospace successfully flew the world's first atmospheric test of a rotatingdetonation rocket engine that could eventually lead to a 55 minute trip from NY to Paris. Why does the Moon have magnetic rocks? Scientists have a new strongest solar storm ever recorded. Scientists now know how the lights turned on at the bebinning of time.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

In this episode of She Reaches, host Tanveer Pujara speaks with Sarah “Sassie” Duggleby, CEO and Co-founder of Venus Aerospace—a Houston-based startup developing hypersonic spaceplanes that could enable one-hour global travel. With a background in aerospace engineering and a bold vision for the future of high-speed transportation, Sassie is pioneering technology that could transform how we connect across the planet. As a first-time founder, engineer, and inspiring leader, Sassie shares insights from her journey, the challenges of building something truly groundbreaking, and her passion for making space and advanced transportation more accessible. Sassie Duggleby (left) and Tanveer Pujara (right) Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a space enthusiast, or curious about the innovators shaping the future, Sassie's story offers inspiration, real-world lessons, and a glimpse into the future of spaceflight.

On this Land Warfare episode, sponsored by American Rheinmetall, Ben Barry, a retired British Army brigadier who is the director of land warfare studies at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss his recent report, “Defending Europe Without the United States: Costs and Consequences;” how quickly Russia will be able to reconstitute its forces and pose a threat to NATO; what Europe has to do to build the capabilities to defend itself without relying on the United States; the critical role of more than 128,000 American military personnel in Europe; where member nations will find the $1 trillion they will need; coordinating industrial capacity to deliver needed systems; whether Europe can support Ukraine in the event Washington pulls the plug on Kyiv; whether there are a opportunities for US companies and more cooperation in the short and longer term; outlook for the Ukraine war; and case for tanks and attack as well as transport helicopters even in a highly kinetic battlefield environment.

Arushi Agarwal from the European Sustainability Strategy team and Aerospace & Defense Analyst Ross Law unpack what a reshaped defense industry means for sustainability, ethics and long-term investment strategy.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Ross Law: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Ross Law from Morgan Stanley's European Aerospace and Defense team.Arushi Agarwal: And I'm Arushi Agarwal from the European Sustainability Research Team.Ross Law: Today, a topic that's rapidly defining the boundaries of sustainable investing and technological leadership – the use of AI in defense.It's Tuesday, July 8th at 3pm in London. At the recent NATO summit, member countries decided to boost their core defense spending target from 2 percent to 3.5 percent of GDP. This big jump is sure to spark a wave of innovation in defense, particularly in AI and military technology. It's clear that Europe is focusing on rearmament with AI playing a major role. In fact, AI is revolutionizing everything from unmanned systems and cyber defense to simulation training and precision targeting. It's changing the game for how nations prepare for – and engage in – conflict. And with all these changes come serious challenges. Investors, policy makers and technologists are facing some tough questions that sit at the intersection of two of Morgan Stanley's four key themes: The Multipolar World and Tech Diffusion.So, Arushi, to set the stage, how is the concept of sustainability evolving to include national security and defense, particularly in Europe?Arushi Agarwal: You know, Ross, it's fascinating to see how much this space has evolved over the past year. Geopolitical tensions have really pushed national security much higher on the sustainability agenda. We're seeing a structural shift in sentiment towards defense investments. While historically defense companies were largely excluded by sustainability funds, we're now seeing asset managers revisiting these exclusions, especially around conventional and nuclear weapons. Some are even launching thematic funds, specifically focused on security and resilience.However, in the absence of standard methodologies to assess weapon related exposures, evaluate sector-specific ESG risks and determine transparency, there is no clear consensus on what sustainability focused managers can hold. Greater policy focus has created the need to identify a long-term approach to investing in this sector, one that is cognizant of ethical issues. Investors are now increasingly asking whether rapid technological integration might allow for a more forward-looking, risk aware approach to investing in national security.Ross Law: So, it's no news that Europe has historically underspent on defense. Now, the spending goal is moving to 3.5 percent of GDP to try and catch up. Our estimates suggest this could mean an additional $200 billion per year in additional spend – with a focus on equipment over personnel, at least for the time being. With this new focus, how is AI shaping the European rearmament strategy?Arushi Agarwal: Well, AI appears to be at the core of EU's 800 billion euro rearmament plan. The commission has been quite clear that escalating tensions have not only led to a new arms race but also provoked a global technological race. Now to think about it, AI, quantum, biotech, robotics, and hypersonic are key inputs not only for long-term economic growth, but also for military pre-eminence.In our base case, we estimate that total NATO military spend into AI applications will potentially more than double to $112 billion by 2030. This is at a 4 percent AI investment allocation rate. If this allocation rate increases to 10 percent as anticipated by European deep tech firms, then NATOs AI military spend could grow sixfold to $306 billion by 2030 in our bull case.So, Ross, you were at the Paris Air Show recently where companies demonstrated their latest product capabilities. Which AI applications are leading the way in defense right now? Ross Law: Yeah, it was really quite eye-opening. We've identified nine key AI applications, reshaping defense, and our Application Readiness Radar shows that Cybersecurity followed by Unmanned Systems exhibit the highest level of preparedness from a public and private investment perspective.Cybersecurity is a major priority due to increased proliferation of cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns, and this technology can be used for both defensive and offensive measures. Unmanned systems are also really taking off, no pun intended, mainly driven by the rise in drone warfare that's reshaping the battlefield in Ukraine.At the Paris Airshow, we saw demonstrations of “Wingman” crewed and uncrewed aircraft. There have also been several public and private partnerships in this area within our coverage. Another area gaining traction is simulation and war gaming. As defense spending increases and potentially leads to more military personnel, we see this theme in high demand in the coming years.Arushi Agarwal: And how are European Aerospace and Defense companies positioning themselves in terms of AI readiness?Ross Law: Well, they're really making significant advancements. We've assessed AI technology readiness for our A&D companies across six different verticals: the number of applications; dual-use capabilities; AI pricing power; responsible AI policy; and partnerships on both external and internal product categories.What's really interesting is that European A&D companies have higher pricing power relative to the U.S. counterparts, and a higher percentage are both enablers and adopters of AI. To accelerate AI integration, these companies are increasingly partnering with government research arms, leading software firms, as well as peers and private players.Arushi Agarwal: And some of these same technologies can also be used for civilian purposes. Could you share some examples with us?Ross Law: The dual use potential is really significant. Various companies in our coverage are using their AI capabilities for civilian applications across multiple domains. For example, geospatial capabilities can also be used for wildfire management and tracking deforestation. Machine learning can be used for maritime shipping and port surveillance. But switching gears slightly, if we talk about the regulatory developments that are emerging in Europe to address defense modernization, what does this mean, Arushi, for society, the industry and investors?Arushi Agarwal: There's quite a lot happening on the regulatory front. The European Commission is working on a defense omnibus simplification proposal aimed at speeding up defense investments in the EU. It's planning to publish a guidance notice on how defense investment will fit within the sustainable finance framework. It's also making changes to its sustainability reporting directive. If warranted, the commission will make additional adjustments to reflect the needs of the defense industry in its sustainability reporting obligations. The Sustainable Fund Reform is another important development. While the sustainability fund regulation doesn't prohibit investment into the defense sector, the commission is seeking to provide clarification on how defense investment goals sit within a sustainability framework.Additionally at the European Security Summit in June, the European Defense Commissioner indicated that a roadmap focusing on the modernization of European defense will be published in autumn. This will have a special focus on AI and quantum technologies. For investors, whilst exclusions easing has started to take place, pickup in individual positioning has been slow. As investors ramp up on the sector, we believe these regulatory developments can serve as catalysts, providing clear demand and trend signals for the sector.Ross Law: So finally, in this context, how can companies and investors navigate these ethical considerations responsibly?Arushi Agarwal: So, in the note we highlight that AI risk management requires the ability to tackle two types of challenges. First, technical challenges, which can be mitigated by embedding boundaries and success criteria directly into the design of the AI model. For example, training AI systems to refuse harmful requests. Second challenges are more open-ended and ambiguous set of challenges that relate to coordinating non-proliferation among countries and preventing misuse by bad actors. This set of challenges requires continuous interstate dialogue and cooperation rather than purely technical fixes.From an investor perspective, closer corporate engagement will be key to navigating these debates. Ensuring firms have clear documentation of their algorithms and decision-making processes, human in the loop systems, transparency around data sets used to train the AI models are some of the engagement points we mention in our note.Ultimately, I think the key is balance. On the one hand, we have to recognize the legitimate security needs that defense technologies address. And on the other hand, there's the need to ensure appropriate safeguards and oversight.Ross Law: Arushi, thanks for taking the time to talk.Arushi Agarwal: It was great speaking with you, Ross,Ross Law: And thank you all for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.

The newly enacted 50% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are raising construction costs for builders, which are likely to be passed on to homebuyers-- thereby worsening affordability. Today's Stocks & Topics: FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Market Wrap, IQV - IQVIA Holdings Inc., REZ - iShares Residential & Multisector Real Estate ETF, Will Tariffs Raise Home Prices?, Closed-End Funds, ZROZ - PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon U.S. Treasury Index ETF, SGOV - iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF, NET - Cloudflare Inc. Cl A, New Tariffs for Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and South Africa, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ITA - iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF, Housing.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

An industry known for its cutting-edge products is also saddled with old factories and out-of-date software. Listen in as two experts discuss the challenge in this podcast sponsored by ACS. Find out more about ACS

Send us a textBranden Held is a podcaster, veteran, husband, father... and survivor.  His story is incredible.  In summary...He grew up without a father in what was an alcoholic, drug fueled environment. He watched his mother be abused by his step-father. He escaped that life by joining the military (twice) and going to college (twice). He has been divorced 3 times and is now on his 4th marriage. He has 3 sons. He has been a Bartender, Personal Trainer, Salesman, Gov't Contractor, and worked in Aerospace. He has been suicidal and even attempted suicide. He has dealt with things many people haven't in one lifetime. Now, he wants to help others who have experienced trauma and unimaginably difficult circumstances to understand they can still grow, heal, and live a valuable life. He wants to use his story to inspire and develop a community of people who have the same or similar experiences to share. Listen now.https://linktr.ee/brandonheldhttps://podmatch.com/hostdetail/1746299281627489bb5c09775Contact us:Rumble/ YouTube/ IG: @powerofmanpodcastEmail: powerofmanpodcast@gmail.com.Twitter: @rorypaquetteLooking for Like-Minded Fathers and Husbands? Join our Brotherhood!"Power of Man Within" , in Facebook Groups:https://www.facebook.com/groups/490821906341560/?ref=share_group_linkFree Coaching Consultation call whenever you are ready... Message me!Believe it!

In this episode, we sit down with Gary Thomas, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Product Development at Onkos Surgical, a company delivering breakthrough innovations for musculoskeletal oncology. With over 30 years of experience in MedTech—much of it in the ortho-spine space—Gary shares his remarkable leadership journey, beginning in aerospace and culminating in the fight against cancer-related infections.We cover:How discipline, fitness, and early morning rituals drive high performanceHis transition from aerospace into MedTech—and why he still recruits from that worldLessons from launching high-stakes products under pressureThe moment his career accelerated and the mindset that got him thereThe key differences between directors and VPs—and why some don't make the leapHow he evaluates leadership potential in technical professionalsWhy culture isn't just a buzzword—and how high-performing teams self-correctWhat makes Onkos Surgical's NanoSap™ technology a game-changer for infection preventionGary's practical insights on leadership, talent development, and execution make this a can't-miss episode for anyone aspiring to lead at the highest levels in MedTech.Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-thomas-00a8a533/Onkos Surgical on the web: https://onkossurgical.com/

Join us as we look at two parallel stories - the development of the Vera Rubin Observatory and the SpaceX Starship rocket. Both projects are 20 years in the making, and both were supposed to start work in 2019. Both hit new milestones in June, and it's time to review their very different progress. Also included in this episode: Tales from the launch pad.

Nuclear power and propulsion for space has a long history yet there continue to be hurdles from lack of mission to perceived safety concerns. That could be changing as humans stretch to travel further in space and live on celestial bodies like the Moon and Mars. Should NPP be government or commercial? Is the right pursuit for Deep Space nuclear electric or thermal propulsion? What would a “warp speed roadmap” look like? Learn more in this episode featuring Dr Brian Weeden from The Aerospace Corporation talking to Dr Bhavya Lal, former NASA Associate Administrator for Technology, Policy, and Strategy and current professor at RAND School of Public Policy. This episode is part of the Going Faster Series that discusses various facets of speed, agility, innovation, and rapid deployment in national security, civil, and commercial space.  Available by video or podcast.The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation's Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the national labs. The show and their podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews George Greenberg, CEO & Co-Founder of FLYT, about building a streaming platform dedicated to aviation and aerospace. With a background in launching iconic TV networks, George explains why now is the perfect time to create a digital hub for a global and passionate community. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Siemens VP Aerospace, Defense, and Marine Industry, Todd Tuthill, and Dovetail CEO, David Doral, and as they discuss the development of hydrogen-electric aircraft propulsion systems. This episode examines how Dovetail is converting existing aircraft to zero-emission vehicles and explores their approach to reducing operational costs. The conversation covers the technical aspects of aircraft retrofitting and the practical implementation of sustainable aviation solutions. In this episode, you will learn:• Dovetail's approach to retrofitting aircraft, including their work toward reducing operational costs• The role of digital solutions in sustainable aviation development and the implementation of standardized systems• Recent hydrogen-electric flight demonstrations in Spain and Australia, and what they mean for regional air travel Todd Tuthill – Speaker Todd Tuthill is the Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Marine for Siemens Digital Industries Software. Connect with Todd on LinkedIn David Doral is a the CEO of Dovetail Electric Aviation. Connect with David on LinkedIn Patty Russo is Global Marketing Manager for Siemens Digital Industries Software. Connect with Patty on LinkedIn

Retired F-111 Pilot Lt. Col. Kevin “Too Kool” Kuhlmann explains how the General Dynamics F-111 could perform almost any role in the air battlefield, as a fighter, bomber, and even low-level attack aircraft.In this episode, Kevin discusses maintaining weapon systems on the F-106 and F-4, flying the Aardvark, and the thrill of lighting the afterburner during fuel dumps. With groundbreaking technology for its time, like terrain-following radar, variable-sweep wings, and an ejection capsule, this supersonic jet was not only advanced but a whole lot of fun to fly. This one is going to be cool! Resources:Wings Museum's FB-111A Kevin's MSU Bio The F-111 Aardvark (Behind the Wings)Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (01:34) - The F-111 Overview (04:32) - Flying at Mach 1.5 (04:55) - Aviation Beginnings (06:06) - Joining the Air National Guard (07:01) - F-106 Maintenance (08:39) - Working on the F-4 (09:24) - Joining the Air Force (11:32) - Naming the Aardvark (12:01) - Flying the T-37 (12:29) - F-111 Training (15:57) - Transitioning from F to A Models (16:48) - The Variable-Sweep Wings (19:27) - Terrain-Following Radar (20:25) - The Weapons System Officer (22:41) - The Ejection Capsule (24:41) - Fuel Dumping with Afterburner (26:25) - Becoming an F-111 Instructor Pilot (29:57) - Aardvark Retirement (30:32) - The F-111 Influence on Aircraft Design (31:59) - Teaching at MSU (33:16) - Kevin's Advice (34:48) - Outro

Jim Bridenstine, on Space and FreedomToday on Fresh Black Coffee, we're honored to have a visit with Former NASA Administrator, and US Congressman, Jim Bridenstine.Since leaving government service, Jim has been instrumental in developing the Aerospace advancements of several companies, and assisting the US govt. in utilizing the private sector resources to meet our national security priorities.The podcast originates as a Youtube live segment. Sadly, Youtube's platform had a failure just seconds after the segment went live. So We've lost  the video, but we had a backup audio of most of the conversation.Let's now join the interview, in progress; with Dave and Eddie, and Jim Bridenstine.AUDIOVIDEOCatch all our shows at www.FreshBlack.CoffeeConnect with us at www.facebook.com/freshblackcoffeeOur audio podcast is at https://feeds.feedburner.com/thefreshblackcoffeepodcastOur video podcast is at https://feeds.feedburner.com/freshblackcoffee/videocastWatch the video on our YouTube channel, Facebook, website, or with your podcasting app.   We record the show every Saturday and release it later the same day.Jeff Davis commentary appears courtesy of www.theThoughtZone.comClick here to watch this episode »

U.S. home inventory has climbed nearly 20% year-over-year and forecasts now suggest national home prices will either remain flat or see a slight decline over the next year. Today's Stocks & Topics: PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, Market Wrap, BN - Brookfield Corp., KPP Newsletter, Will Housing Prices Drop? 2025 Outlook as Home Inventory Rises, HAL - Halliburton Co., NVO - Novo Nordisk A/S ADR, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Trade Negotiations with Canada, OSCR - Oscar Health Inc., KKR - KKR & Co. Inc., VIS - Vanguard Industrials ETF, ITA - iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF.Our Sponsors:* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What does NASA Volkswagens have in common Joe Varga. Known as Carbon Joe on Instagram Joe Vargas spent the last 16 years working on project X 37B with Boeing an unmanned working in Aerospace most of his life gave him a skill set of problem-solving up against just about anything. In the early 2000s of friends brother ask him to make some carbon fiber parts for his friends Drag bug. From then it's been on Joe's first car he still owns to thi this day. And he enjoys driving his super beetle convertible. With the goal of completing a German look ride soon he's totally into it. On this podcast, we talk about a lot about carbon fiber technology what is the difference between vacuum bagged with a clave without a clave auto clave this clave and every other type of clave. It's great to talk to someone knowledgeable about this type of process. That's also an enthusiast so there's lots of good information content if you're thinking about carbon fiber parts. Joe makes them on a specialty basis only remember, he's retired, but he can probably help you save some weight on that racing Volkswagen that you have. Enjoy.  www.letstalkdubs.com www.rosswulf.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com buy ICON pistons here

Hopes Canterbury's aerospace sector will continue going from strength to strength, with a permanent test flight space confirmed at Tawhaki. The National Aerospace centre, west of Banks Peninsula, can now hold tests without continual re-permits. Tāwhaki executive director John Holt told Heather du Plessis-Allan this helps remove red tape and paperwork, adding that it's difficult in the early construction stages, to find a safe aircraft testing place. The sector now aims to boost its economic value from 250 million in 2023, to one billion dollars a year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite decades of progress, the number of women in engineering remains stubbornly low — especially in aerospace and mechanical engineering. But that isn't stopping the winner of the Aerospace/Defense category in the inaugural Women in Engineering: Rising Star Awards.   Heather Cummings is Senior Engineer, Flight Controls & Autonomy for Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. She leads the development of hybrid electric propulsion controls and vehicle management systems for Sikorsky's next-gen HEX and RBW, including groundbreaking work on fully autonomous cargo aircraft. A licensed pilot, Heather is passionate about improving flight safety through automation and mentoring the next generation of aspiring engineers.   In this special episode, Heather and Chitra Sethi, Director of Editorial & Digital Content, SAE Media Group, discuss the mission behind the Rising Star Awards, the importance of visibility for women in STEM, and why inspiring the next generation is just as critical as technological innovation.   If you'd like to nominate a trailblazing female engineer (or yourself), visit www.techbriefs.com/rsa. Nominations close on July 22, 2025. Winners will be spotlighted across SAE Media Group's publications, websites, e-newsletters, and social media channels.   To learn more about Sikorsky, check out our previous episode with Heather's co-worker, Igor Cherepinsky, on the future of vertical lift.   We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform.   Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

Firefly Aerospace gets approval for orbital launches from Sweden. Xona Space Systems has announced $92 million in new funding. Space VC funding on track to hit record highs this year. And, more.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Andy Crocker, Aerospace executive, author of “The Unconditionals”. You can connect with Andy on LinkedIn, and find more about his book here. Selected Reading SSC and Firefly Progress Towards Orbital Launch from Esrange Following TSA Signing Between Sweden and the U.S. (Firefly Space) Funding for a New Era of Navigational Intelligence (Xona)  Why We Invested in Xona Space Systems | by Taylor Durand | Craft Ventures (Medium) VCs shoot for the stars, send space-tech funding on course for new record (PitchBook) Axiom Space Partners with India-based Skyroot Aerospace to Advance Space Exploration (Axiom Space)  International Space Station welcomes its first astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary (AP News)  Europe sees chance in space industry with streamlined rules (Gasworld)  Yet Another Report On How Broken NASA IT Security Is (NASA Watch) Likely Saturn-Mass Planet Imaged by NASA Webb Is Lightest Ever Seen (NASA)  T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just when people were saying the future of air power was small, distributed systems like UAVs, the US struck Iran's nuclear program infrastructure with an old-fashioned manned penetrating bombing raid. Which future is it? We ask two experts: retired Lt. Gen. David Deptula, the planner behind Operation Desert Storm, and Dr. Stacie Pettyjohn of the Center for a New American Security. Plus headlines in airpower. Powered by GE!

Today's defense landscape is chaotic and fast-moving. Drones, AI, autonomy, and cyber threats are reshaping how wars are fought…and how the Pentagon spends.  For companies and CEOs, the barrier to entry has never been lower. Any startup with a pitch deck and some funding can say they're in “defense.” But actually succeeding in this market? That's never been harder. Small businesses get lost in red tape, big businesses lose their edge chasing shiny objects. Most companies looking to break into the defense space still pitch like it's 2005, leading with tech specs, chasing every shiny RFP, and assuming that great engineering sells itself. It doesn't…not in today's environment. So what's the right strategy in this market? How do companies set themselves up to win?  In this episode, I sit down with Gemo Yesil, founder and managing partner of Bastion Atlas, to unpack why so many well-funded startups, savvy CEOs, and legacy contractors are falling flat, and what it really takes to win in today's high-stakes, high-complexity market. Gemo knows the DoD world inside and out. An MIT-trained aerospace engineer, Air Force veteran, and founder of a fast-scaling fractional BD firm, he's seen firsthand how companies of all sizes struggle with the same fundamental issue: a lack of clear, executable strategy. Gemo explains how defense acquisition has evolved from lumbering legacy programs to fast-moving, software-driven warfare. He shares why the real differentiator today isn't tech specs or connections, it's clarity: about your market, your business model, and what “good” defense revenue actually looks like. You'll also learn: The biggest misconceptions companies have when trying to sell to the DoD Why most “strategies” aren't really strategies and how to create one that's tangible and repeatable What it actually means to define “good business” in the defense sector The risks of chasing large contracts that don't align with your long-term goals How Bastion Atlas approaches fractional business development and execution Why understanding the DoD's operational context is key to communicating product value The growing shift toward treating AI and software as major weapon systems Why traditional consulting is fading and how fractional BD is becoming the new model How to win with process, patience, and a long-term perspective   Guest Bio Gemo Yesil is a combat veteran, aerospace engineer and founder and principal at Bastion Atlas. He is a Global Defense Business Development executive with 20 years of experience, and a dual-rated U.S. Air Force pilot, who has flown Combat Rescue helicopters and Tactical Airlift jets in Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and South America. After managing Fortune 500 engineering teams on multiple $2B+ programs at Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin and scaling his EdTech startup nationally, Gemo has served as CMC Electronics' Global Sales & Strategy Director, Gecko Robotics' Head of Defense Business Development, and HABCO Industries' VP of Sales & Marketing. He launched Bastion Atlas in 2024 to assemble a team of revenue growth experts and scale their impact across the global Aerospace & Defense industry. Gemo remains proudly connected to his alma mater (MIT), retains an active security clearance, and — as a personal passion — continues to manage national STEM Education initiatives. To learn more, visit https://www.bastionatlas.com/ and connect with Gemo in LinkedIn.    About Your Host Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker and ICF Trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives in the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers and since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, International Aviation Women's Association, and SOCAL Aviation Association.    Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! 

America's warfighting advantage depends on an innovation edge. Defense Advanced Research Projects  Agency (DARPA) is a key leader in that realm. Created in response to the launch of Sputnik in 1957, DARPA works to ensure America never again faces a strategic technical surprise. Their programs focus on the fundamental research required to establish proof of concept. This work is especially important given the scale and scope of the technology we face in an era defined by peer competition. Join us as we chat with DARPA Deputy Director Rob McHenry to learn more about his team's current focus areas and key trends they see in the current security environment.

Join us for a conversation with Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE). As a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Bacon chairs the subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, while also serving on the Tactical Air and Land Forces and the Strategic Forces subcommittees. Rep. Bacon is a retired Air Force brigadier general who served 29 years in assignments including Director of ISR Strategy, Plans, Doctrine and Force Development; command of 55th Wing and the 435th Air Base Wing; Chief of Special Operations and Intelligence Information, Multi-National Force, Iraq; and Commander, 55th Electronic Combat Group. This will be an incredibly informative conversation focusing on defense through a Congressional lens.

Did the Pentagon Just Admit UFOs Are Real? Pentagon UFO Director Dr. Jon Kosloski—an NSA expert with advanced degrees in mathematics, physics, and engineering—just testified to Congress about "anomalous objects" that defy explanation. Despite his extensive scientific background, this top government physicist admitted AARO has documented cases involving objects accelerating 10-100x faster than any known drone, large metallic cylinders that simply "disappear," "blacker than black" objects with impossible flight characteristics, and over 1,600 UAP reports with many remaining unexplained. The key quote: "we do have some very anomalous objects." But there's more: AARO's own data shows major gaps. The UK appears virtually blank on their 1996-2024 reporting chart, despite documented cases like the January 12, 2007 RAF Lakenheath incident where US F-15 pilots intercepted an unknown object they described as looking "like a rock." When even a top NSA scientist with access to classified UAP data admits these objects are "anomalous" and beyond current understanding, this may be the closest thing to official disclosure we've seen. Key Topics Covered:Pentagon's admission of "anomalous objects"Dr. Kosloski's NSA credentials and scientific backgroundAARO data gaps and reporting inconsistenciesRAF Lakenheath F-15 pilot encounterWhat this means for UAP disclosureEpisode Chapters: 00:00 - Pentagon's "anomalous objects" admission 02:30 - NSA expert credentials 05:45 - Data gaps exposed 08:20 - F-15 pilot encounter 11:15 - What this means Sources: November 19, 2024 Congressional UAP Hearing, Stars and Stripes, AARO Documentation Link to The Black Vault Originals video of Kosloski interview: https://youtu.be/T1CzaBgVDao?si=DLig8oo43r0o69tA Chris Lehto is a former F-16 pilot with 18 years of experience in the Air Force. He managed multi-million dollar simulator contracts, was an Electronic Attack SME for the Aggressors (OPFOR), and commanded the US Detachment at TLP for NATO Fighter Pilot Training. Chris fought in Iraq for 5 months in 2006. He spent 3 years in Turkey as an exchange pilot and is fluent in Turkish. Chris is also a certified crash safety investigator, having investigated Air Force accidents for four years. Lehto has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry-Materials Science from the Air Force Academy and a Master's in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle University. Follow on social: X: https://x.com/LehtoFiles YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVNKdkLzWuy1oLuCuCv4NCA Support: https://www.patreon.com/chrislehtoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lehto-files-investigating-uaps--5990774/support.

In this episode of Under the Noise, Wyn Morgan and Kate Roberts are joined by Don Donovan, a transformative leader who shares how understanding the power of state of mind reshaped both his company and his personal life. Don explores how shifting focus from purely technical skills to the deeper, often unseen qualities—like confidence, presence, and emotional resilience—unlocked lasting improvements in performance, creativity, and connection. He also shares personal insights on balancing work and life, moving beyond burnout, and embracing the unknown with courage and humility. This conversation is a powerful reminder that real transformation begins within—and that true potential emerges when we learn to quiet the internal noise.   Don's Bio A veteran of over three decades in the Aerospace, Defense, Intelligence and National Security market space, Don has worked in and led large, complex, successful businesses in premier corporations like Sanders Associates, Lockheed, Lockheed Martin, and BAE Systems. Don served as President of BAE SYSTEM'S Electronics business, employing over 5,000 people in 6 U.S. states. Under Don's leadership, BAE became the world leader in its market, growing to nearly $2 Billion in annual sales. Don has a reputation for building exceptional teams that achieve extraordinary business results by understanding and teaching principles-centered leadership. Now semi-retired, Don consults and works with businesses and teams in various industries. He is one of the founders of The Three Principles Global Community (3PGC), a non-profit global corporation, and served as the president of its Executive Board from 2009 to 2017.   If you have any questions or comments for Wyn or Kate, please email us! Also, if you have a topic or question that you would like us to chat about, please reach out!  We'd love to hear it! wyn@wynning.co.uk kate@katerobertscoaching.com

Send us a textWhat happens when a doctor trades her stethoscope for a welding torch? Meet Maria Perle, founder of Spark Ops Metalworks, whose journey from medical professional to certified woman and minority-owned business leader proves the American Dream is alive and sparking.Under Maria's leadership, Spark Ops has positioned itself to excel across Entertainment, Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, and Construction industries, delivering precise, high-quality solutions for major clients including the Super Bowl, Fox Sports, Tesla, and John Deere. With comprehensive capabilities spanning welding, forming, metal stamping, laser cutting, and design, Maria's team consistently exceeds industry standards and client expectations.As a participant in the prestigious Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protégé Program, Maria reveals how mentorship has been crucial to scaling her WOSB and MBE-certified business. Her survival philosophy? "Focus on the outcome and the impact you're making—that will get you through the toughest moments." She also opens up about building an incredible internal culture that values every team member's contribution.If you're facing challenges in your small business or considering a major career pivot, Maria's story will inspire you to keep pushing forward.Learn more about Maria and Spark Ops Metalworks: https://www.sparkopsmetalworks.com/about-us

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Mike Stansbury interviews Taylor Kenda, an aerospace engineer turned real estate investor and business coach. Taylor shares his unique journey from the Democratic Republic of Congo to the United States, highlighting how his background and biblical principles influence his approach to real estate. He discusses his recent real estate deals, the importance of networking, and his coaching methods for aspiring investors. Taylor also touches on his engineering work, the impact of technology in both fields, and his personal life as he prepares for marriage.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Fermi Paradox by looking at a bunch of science capable of preventing and destroying civilizations. We also review our latest not-so-great attempts to land on the moon and launch a rocket that (if it worked) could carry us to Mars.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics chief Greg Ulmer joins us with fresh insights on the futures of F-35 (Block 5!), NGAD (more!), F-55, airlift, and more. Plus airpower headlines, including fussin' up at the FCAS Ranch. Powered by GE!

On today's program from the Paris Air Show, sponsored by Alderman & Co., Steve Parker, the interim head of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, joint Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss what winning the US Air Force's contract to develop the manned-fighter element of the Next-Generation Air Dominance program — dubbed the F-47 — means for the company, the investment required to win, how the company worked to bound troubled programs and get them back on track, implications should the E-7 airborne warning and control aircraft be cancelled as proposed by the Trump administration, Golden Dome, the F-15EX, FA-XX and the prospect of more F/A-18 Super Hornet jets, and the export outlook in the wake of President Trump's rhetoric and imposition of tariffs.

On this Land Warfare episode, sponsored by American Rheinmetall, Dr. John Nagl, a retired US Army lieutenant colonel who is now a professor of Warfighting Studies in the Department of Military Strategy, Planning, and Operations at the Army War College, joins Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to analyze the US Army's lessons learned from the Ukraine war and the service's new Army Transformation Initiative, an update on efforts to better prepare the force for war in the Indo-Pacific and Cold War lessons worth relearning, attributes that should shape the Army's next tank and ground vehicles, and more.

Social Scientist Alires Almon explains why the human element is critical to mission success during long-duration spaceflights.In this episode, Alires discusses the impacts of sending people to the Moon and beyond, how to maintain their mental health, and the ethics of extended space missions. With challenges like extreme isolation, communication delays, and living within the confines of the spacecraft, taking care of an astronaut's overall wellness will be no easy task. There is a lot to learn!Resources:Deep Space Predictive's WebsiteProject LodestarChapters:(00:00) - Intro (01:54) - Long Term Space Travel Overview (05:02) - New Capabilities (07:37) - Aerospace Beginnings (12:03) - Science Fiction (14:01) - The Human Factor in Space Planning (16:44) - Space Mental Health (19:31) - Stranded Astronauts (20:30) - Communication Challenges (23:28) - To Tell or Not to Tell (27:44) - AI Relationships (30:27) - Medical Skills (32:21) - In Case of Emergency (34:42) - Culture Shock (37:09) - Should We Go to Mars? (39:35) - Space Ethics (45:08) - Would You Go to Mars? (47:07) - Alires' Advice (48:44) - Outro