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Rotating detonation engines—with no moving parts and higher power density—promise lighter, more efficient propulsion for missiles and future systems. RTX and the US Air Force are advancing designs toward flight testing.Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the principles of rotating detonation propulsion and its advantages over conventional engines in range, payload, and efficiency.
- Analyse technical and manufacturing hurdles such as fuel-air precision, detonation stability, and additive manufacturing in disruptive propulsion design.
- Evaluate how emerging propulsion systems may reshape long-range strike capabilities, logistics demands, and ADF integration of allied technology developments.
