Military and civilian researchers will descend upon Grand Forks AFB, N.D., this month to begin a study of the effects of exposure to jet aviation fuel in cold weather. In this first phase of the two-part study, researchers plan to gather data on the level of exposure experienced by airmen during regular work activities. A second phase, set for next year, will focus on the relationship between exposure and health effects, if any.
Startups Anduril Industries and Heremus have agreed to integrate Anduril’s autonomy software onto Hermeus’ hypersonic demonstrator aircraft “Quarterhorse”—uniting two technologies that have drawn keen interest and investment from the Air Force.
