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NCMS part of project to keep KC-135 refueling aircraft flying longer

ANN ARBOR—The Ann Arbor-based National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, along with Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research, has announced partnerships with the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command …

Autonomous Vehicles / Defense Technology / Higher Education / University Research

Lawrence Tech wins sixth straight world championship for self-driving cars

SOUTHFIELD—If they gave out gaudy world championship rings for winning the Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition’s Self-Drive Challenge, Lawrence Technological University would now be starting on its sixth finger. For the …

Defense Technology / Military Technology

BAE gets $184M Marine Corps order for 36 more amphibious combat vehicles

STERLING HEIGHTS–BAE Systems has received a $184 million contract option from the U.S. Marine Corps for 36 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs). This contract award will cover production, fielding, and …

Defense Technology / Economic Development / Workforce Development

Native American media business to expand in Sault Ste. Marie with state aid

LANSING—tipping Point Solutions Inc., a Sault Tribe business member and defense industry supplier, is expanding its operations in Sault Ste. Marie with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan …

Defense Technology / Military Vehicles

BAE gets deal for Army tank rescue vehicles

STERLING HEIGHTS—Farnborough, U.K.-based BAE Systems has been awarded a $148.3 million contract by the United States Army to upgrade 43 M88A1 heavy-lift vehicles for added capability to evacuate damaged or …

Defense Technology / Genetic Engineering / Textile Industry

‘Spider silk’ firm announces start of commercial production

ANN ARBOR—Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB), the Ann Arbor-based developer of silk with some of the strength and flexibility of spiderweb fibers, announced that it had officially started commercial …

Auto Industry / Big Data / Defense Technology / Industry 4.0 / Internet Of Things / Retail Technology

Automation Alley sets breakout sessions for Integr8

TROY—Automation Alley, the technology and manufacturing business association, has announced breakout session topics for its Industry 4.0 conference, Integr8. Focused on how the smart and connected technologies of Industry 4.0 …

Defense Technology / Military Technology / Military Vehicles

Detroit engineering firm participating in new tank competition

NEW HUDSON—Pratt & Miller Engineering’s defense division has announced a partnership with Raytheon Co. (NYSE: RTN) and Rheinmetall Defence for the U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle competition. Pratt & Miller …

Cyber Security / Defense Technology / Manufacturing / Military Technology / Simulation / Training

Eight Michigan firms head for Middle East defense expo

LANSING — Business leaders from eight Michigan companies will join the Michigan Economic Development Corp. at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) Feb. 17-21 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab …

Defense Technology

General Dynamics Land Systems gets $402M deal for Stryker support

STERLING HEIGHTS — The U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a contract worth up to $402 million for Systems Technical Support for the Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Under …

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