The scientific study of energy under transformation in the context of defense systems and military applications.

Recent Inquiries

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

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

What is the activation energy of PBXN-110?

What is the activation energy of PBXN-110?

Is there a model that would enable a planner to reverse engineer ammunition procurement?

Is there a model that would enable a planner to reverse engineer ammunition procurement?

Articles

artist rendering of the X-59 supersonic aircraft

NASA’s X-59 Rollout Embodies Aeronautical Tradition

NASA’s X-59 aircraft is heading out of the hangar – preparing to embark on the first phase of its mission to fly faster than the speed of sound without generating a loud sonic boom. Leadership…

Black Skies 23-3: USSF Conducts Largest-Ever Joint Space Electromagnetic Warfare Exercise

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — On September 22, the U.S. Space Force successfully concluded BLACK SKIES 23-3, the third iteration of Space Training and Readiness Command’s exercise series focused on tactical Space Electromagnetic Warfare (SEW). Established…

NASA’s Atmospheric Waves Experiment Completes Space Environment Tests

NASA’s Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) has successfully completed critical space environment tests. Planned for launch to the International Space Station in November 2023, AWE will study atmospheric gravity waves in Earth’s atmosphere to help us…

Webinars

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman David Douglas, from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, assigned to the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) air department, wears an explosive device disposal suit, Sept. 21, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Daniel Perez)

NSWC Indian Head Division Battle Lab

In the last decade, Warfighters have grown reliant on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment to meet their operational needs rather than use traditional U.S. Department of Defense acquisition paths. Although COTS systems may offer a responsive and…

Emerging Applications of Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics in Naval Energy Autonomy

This webinar will present several emerging applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) in naval energy autonomy and digital transformation and summarize relevant research and development efforts carried out by the University of Dayton…

A Materials Science Perspective on Space Propulsion Technology

Space, especially the near-space frontier, is becoming increasingly important to world powers.  The space domain is integral to the military, politics, civilian life, and science. Much research and development work is being done to improve…

Events

JCAT - image of tanks and helicopters

Threat Weapons & Effects (TWE) Training 2024

The Joint Combat Assessment Team will host the 2024 Threat Weapons & Effects Training at Eglin Air Force Base, FL on 7-9 May 2024.  This annual training event is a collaborative effort between the Joint Combat Assessment Team, United States Army Aviation Research Laboratory, Naval Air Systems Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Missile and Space Intelligence Center, National Ground Intelligence Center, and other agencies. 

USAF F-35A Lightning II’s and an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft fly in formation

Joint Aircraft Survivability Program (JASP) Model Users Meeting (JMUM) 2024

The 2024 Joint Aircraft Survivability Program (JASP) Model Users Meeting (JMUM) will take place 26–28 March 2024 at John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD  20723. The purpose of this recurring meeting is to provide model users, managers, stakeholders, and other interested individuals with information about the latest developments and updates associated with JASP-sponsored models and other models used throughout the aircraft survivability technical community.

Hypersonic Technology & Systems Conference (HTSC)

HTSC’s emphasis is on systems and applied technology. This conference highlights the nation’s investments in systems-integrated hypersonic technologies for both research and development and weapon platform integration for offense and defense. It brings together the…