Lockheed Martin teams with Venus Aerospace to develop rotating detonation rocket engines for long-range missiles
LMT•Expected benefits of RDRE propulsion
The companies expect RDRE propulsion to improve range, speed, and efficiency versus conventional rocket engines, supporting scalable production needs.
Lockheed Martin and Venus Aerospace sign development agreement
Lockheed Martin entered a joint technology development agreement with Venus Aerospace to evaluate rotating detonation rocket engine propulsion for long-range precision fires.
Work targets integration into future missile applications, aiming to move RDRE from flight demonstration toward operational capability.
