CTMA Project Announcements

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to fully integrate the B-1 Lancer into a digital engineering environment. This initiative will use the B-1 to provide a methodology that exemplifies how to build detailed digital twins for legacy vehicles where significant technical data is missing.

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to develop and validate a standardized, scalable framework to accelerate the generation of engineering change proposals (ECPs) for AM components on legacy aircraft.

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to digitally transform depot maintenance operations using an AI-powered software solution to achieve enhanced operational efficiency, optimized cost management, and improved readiness. The overall goal is to streamline workflows, reduce manual intervention, and eliminate process bottlenecks through intelligent automation and AI-powered decision-making.

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to enhance aviation training systems and equipment by delivering resilient, maintainable, and mission-aligned ecosystems specifically designed for coastal environments and sustainment-focused operations.

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to demonstrate the systematic build out of manufacturing capability and capacity of a specific applied materials processing facility. The overall goal is to demonstrate a fully operational facility capable of executing repeatable, Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) workflows that integrate seamlessly into domestic production lines.

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to establish and expand a collaborative innovation ecosystem that accelerates the identification, maturation, demonstration, and transition of dual-use technologies capable of addressing maintenance, sustainment, manufacturing, logistics, and readiness challenges faced by both commercial industry and the DoW.

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to expand and strengthen the future manufacturing workforce pipeline supporting both American industry and DOW sustainment operations through scalable marine robotics and manufacturing career pathway programs.

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to establish new methods for identifying the survivability of electronics systems in various Earth orbits, which expose these components to space energetic particle radiation.

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on a multi-phase CTMA initiative to develop a framework for an expedited AM source approval process for commercial vendors to reduce the overall cost, lead time and failure rates of the product acceptance process.

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to advance and transition a regional inspection capability sized for a specific Rapid Applied Materials and Processing (RAMP) facility’s large-casting and heavy-section demonstration path, so that digital radiographic testing (RT) and 3D X-ray computed tomography (XCT) nondestructive evaluation data are available when the RAMP program needs them, with equipment and vault site acceptance consistent with applicable DoW guidance and consensus standards.

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to demonstrate a scalable, deployable, and modular energy storage and distribution framework capable of supporting both commercial and DoW applications. The overarching objective is to expand the capacity and enhance the resilience of the commercial sector and advanced manufacturing capabilities through a collaborative effort between industry and government.

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to demonstrate a digitized system to optimize resources and throughput to achieve key performance metrics. The overall goal is to provide a standardized suite of digital tools capable of simulating current- and future-state processes and evaluating effects of process changes.

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to advance the state-of-the-art in reactive test article development, energetic integration, validation testing, and scalable manufacturing processes to support advanced protective system evaluation activities.

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to develop and demonstrate a modular hydrogen fuel-cell electric-drive propulsion platform combining hydrogen power generation, a high-voltage electric propulsion system, and power management, along with integrated hydrogen and electric safety systems.

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to demonstrate how advanced concept hardware and associated products for a mobile facilities program compatible Composite Rigid-Wall Shelter (CRWS) Type A can integrate with other existing mobile shelter systems and provide performance improvements.

The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to develop an advanced technology solution that aids in optimizing workflows by consolidating fragmented legacy platforms into a unified, automated system capable of maximizing productivity across internal operations and external supply chain stakeholders.