# UDRI wins $43M USAF contract for non-metallic materials

The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) has secured a $43 million contract from the US Air Force to develop non-metallic materials for air, space and ground vehicles. The seven-year contract was announced on July 25, 2017.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2017-07-25
- Where: United States
- Value: $43.0M
- Status: completed
- Products: non-metallic materials, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, textiles, composites
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [US Air Force](https://endata.com/companies/5407.md) (customer)
- [University of Dayton Research Institute](https://endata.com/companies/25833.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [airforce-technology.com](https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsudri-to-develop-non-metallic-materials-for-use-on-usafs-vehicles-5882714/), 2017-07-25: "Our goal is to provide research, development and expertise in non-metallic materials, processes and new technologies designed to improve systems performance and capability."

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