U.S. Air Force taps Beehive Industries for scalable drone propulsion systems

Beehive Industries has secured a pivotal U.S. Air Force contract to advance its Frenzy jet engine series, part of efforts to develop low-cost, disposable propulsion for uncrewed and standoff systems. The agreement includes work on the 100 lbf Frenzy 6 engine, beginning with prototype manufacturing and options for further testing and flight demonstrations. This initiative ties into the Air Force's Family of Affordable Mass Munitions program, aimed at scaling production for swarm-class drones and