U.S. Air Force invests in mass-produced jet engines for swarming drones

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Beehive Industries a landmark contract to advance its Frenzy jet engine family for low-cost, uncrewed systems. The deal funds development of the Frenzy 6 engine, with initial plans to produce a test model and explore options for further evaluations and flight trials. This effort aligns with the Small Expendable Turbine program under the broader Family of Affordable Mass Munitions initiative, focusing on disposable, scalable propulsion systems to support mass-deploy