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The U.S. Air Force has awarded UES, a division of AeroVironment, Inc., a $75 million contract to enhance biotechnology and materials science through the FRESH program at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

Over 60 months, the project will focus on developing advanced polymers and responsive materials, utilizing biomanufacturing and artificial intelligence to optimize Air Force assets and improve human performance. This initiative underscores the integration of biology and materials science in defense applications.