propulsion technology – Page 2

Oct- 2025 -

31 October

A new physics AI model, built by Northrop Grumman and Luminary Cloud with support from NVIDIA, could dramatically speed design of components.

Northrop Teams With Luminary Cloud on AI-Driven Spacecraft Propulsion

Northrop Grumman has partnered with Luminary Cloud to leverage AI tools for the design of spacecraft propulsion components.

Jul- 2025 -

18 July

Air

Shown is a graphical artist rendering of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform. The rendering highlights the Air Force’s sixth generation fighter, the F-47. The NGAD Platform will bring lethal, next-generation technologies to ensure air superiority for the Joint Force in any conflict. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Rojoef Manuel

Next-Gen US Fighter Jet Engine Program Postponed to 2030 Amid Supply Chain Strain

The US Air Force’s engine prototype for the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program has been delayed by more than two years and now will not be completed before the end of the decade.

9 July

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Fairbanks Morse to Supply FM 175D Engine for US Navy DDG(X) Warship

Fairbanks Morse will supply an FM 175D high-speed diesel generator engine for the US Navy's DDG(X) land-based propulsion system test site.

4 July

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Electra to Develop Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Systems Under US Army Contract

Electra has secured a $1.9-million contract from the US Army to advance hybrid-electric powertrain and propulsion technology.

Mar- 2025 -

27 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

Anduril Selected as Autonomy Systems Integrator for USSOCOM Uncrewed Platforms

Anduril has secured a contract to enhance the uncrewed platforms used by the US Special Operations Command, focusing on the integration of advanced autonomy systems.

5 March

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Pratt & Whitney’s Rotating Detonation Engine Promises More Powerful Missiles

Pratt & Whitney has wrapped up a series of tests on a new propulsion technology that promises a leap in fuel efficiency, range, and speed for future weapons.