Category Archives: Military

With what has been reported to be a rusting fleet of ships that cost billions to maintain each year, the United States Navy has taken another step toward revising its inspection methods.

After call to address rusting fleet, US Navy launches corrosion-detecting inspection drone tech

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With what has been reported to be a rusting fleet of ships that cost billions to maintain each year, the United States Navy has taken another step toward revising its inspection methods. Continue Reading →

Lockheed Martin's F-35A fighter jets have a corrosion problem, which has affected deliveries to the U.S. and other nations.

Australian F-35A fighter jets at risk for corrosion problems

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Australia’s F-35A fighter jets are susceptible to intergranular corrosion, which can cause stress cracking and tensile stress, according to a KPMG report. Continue Reading →

Laser ablation cleaning is helping the aviation industry control corrosion.

Laser ablation offers new high-tech corrosion treatment

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Zapping corrosion with lasers may seem like far-fetched science fiction, but it’s a new game-changing approach that’s rapidly gaining acceptance in the real world of technology. Continue Reading →

Corrosion is a major cost concern for the Department of Defense.

Report: Corrosion costs DoD over $21 billion per year

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It isn’t just road warriors who feel the pinch when rust rears its ugly head. The same is true for the governmental organizations charged with keeping America safe: the Defense Department. Continue Reading →