Air Force Hands Turbine Patent to Innovators: Engine Power Play
Published Date: 5/4/2026
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The Air Force plans to give Hyphen Innovations a special patent license for a cool turbine engine part that helps produce power. If anyone objects, they have 15 days to speak up. This deal could boost tech in turbomachinery without costing the public extra money right now.
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