Defense Fuel Technology | Advanced Military Synthetic Fuels
AIRCO has partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense to accelerate the integration of resilient, low-impact fuel solutions into military operations.
As one of the first companies to prove that its CO₂-derived synthetic fuels can power vehicles across air, land, and sea, AIRCO has demonstrated the power, versatility, and real-world potential of its cutting-edge AIRMADE™ Technology.
Operational Demonstrations
Air
In partnership with the Air Force’s Project FIERCE, AIRCO achieved the first-ever unmanned flight powered by 100% synthetic jet fuel derived from CO₂. This noteworthy flight, utilizing AIRMADE® SAF, underscored AIRCO’s capacity to supply fuel for military aviation.
Land
AIRCO showcased its CO₂-derived AIRMADE® Fuel in a Polaris MRZR tactical vehicle at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point. The fuel matched traditional diesel performance while producing less visible smoke in the exhaust. This demonstration capped a study showing the viability of AIRMADE® Fuel production that could be integrated into an Army nuclear reactor energy hub, which is intended to bring back nuclear reactor operations to the Department of the Army for the first time in 50 years.
Sea
AIRMADE® Fuel powered a 5.1m SeaFox II RHIB for over six hours at NPS’s JIFX program and a 7.0m 300hp Zodiac RHIB at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek. In both tests, the fuel performed on par with traditional diesel while producing less visible smoke in the exhaust.
Learn about the importance of our ongoing work with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to provide essential energy alternatives.
AIRMADE™ Technology
Our collaboration with the DoD advances cutting- edge research and development of our proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology, meeting the growing demand for secure, reliable, and flexible energy solutions across industries.
Scalable
AIRMADE™ enables the production of CO₂-derived drop-in fuels at scale with seamless integration into existing infrastructure.
Adaptable
Engineered for deployment across diverse environments, AIRMADE™ delivers a reliable fuel supply near end-users, streamlining logistics and enhancing efficiency.
Flexible
Integrates effortlessly with existing energy and industrial systems, optimizing current infrastructure without disruption.
Reliable
Bolsters energy independence with a reliable, disruption-resistant fuel supply, harnessing abundant feedstocks for a more secure energy future.
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Aviation
AIRMADE® SAF customers and corporate funding backers
