Air Force Awards Contract to Develop Small, Disposable Engines for Missiles and Drones

The Air Force has awarded a $29.7 million contract to engine startup Beehive Industries to complete work on a new disposable jet engine meant to power drones and munitions. The contract is just the latest step in the service’s effort to massively scale up production of cheap new missiles and drones. The post Air Force Awards Contract to Develop Small, Disposable Engines for Missiles and Drones appeared first on Air & Space Forces Magazine.