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The Loyal Wingman Flies, the Semiconductor Shortage Gets Serious and Big Pharma Rivals Collaborate for Vaccine Production

This Week in Engineering explores the latest in engineering from academia, government and industry.

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Boeing Australia has announced the first flight of the company’s new Loyal Wingman unmanned combat aircraft as part of the Royal Australian Air Force’s Airpower Teaming System.

The ongoing global semiconductor shortage has taken a toll on auto production, and now it’s affecting consumer goods as well.

In a rare collaboration between two major players in the highly competitive pharmaceutical industry, Merck will produce Johnson & Johnson’s Covid 19 vaccine.

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James Anderton

Jim Anderton is the Director of Content for ENGINEERING.com. Mr. Anderton was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.