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March 3, 2023 | International, Aerospace

Defense Innovation Unit seeks to convert CO2 into jet fuel

A new DIU effort aims to create small, mobile synthetic aviation fuel production systems that could be quickly deployed during wartime.

https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/2023/03/03/defense-innovation-unit-seeks-to-convert-co2-into-jet-fuel/

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    November 19, 2020 | International, Aerospace, Naval, C4ISR

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  • Contract Awards by US Department of Defense - June 10, 2019

    June 11, 2019 | International, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security, Other Defence

    Contract Awards by US Department of Defense - June 10, 2019

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