China Plans Daring Satellite Refueling Test in Orbit as US Spies Watch Closely China is about to perform a critical orbital refueling test. If all goes to plan, this daring mission will mark a significant milestone in the country’s space exploration efforts. With the aim of extending the lifespan of its satellites and reducing space […]
MIT builds brain for drones as new algorithm lets UAVs outsmart storms on the fly
MIT Develops Brain for Drones: New Algorithm Enables UAVs to Outsmart Storms MIT researchers have developed a new machine-learning-based adaptive control algorithm for autonomous drones. The new algorithm equips drones with the ability to navigate unpredictable weather conditions, allowing them to outsmart storms on the fly. This groundbreaking technology marks a significant advancement in the […]
Superpowers, sea drones and strategy: How the Indo-Pacific is re-arming
Superpowers, Sea Drones, and Strategy: How the Indo-Pacific is Re-Arming “Front Lines”, Christopher McFadden’s column, examines warfare past, present, and future. McFadden analyzes cutting-edge military technologies and strategies that are shaping the geopolitical landscape in the Indo-Pacific region. In recent years, the Indo-Pacific has emerged as a hotbed of strategic competition, with major powers like […]
Drones with stealth coatings, can go undercover, use SIM cards to connect home to launch attacks
The Rise of Stealth Coated Drones: Redefining Modern Warfare Attack drones are reshaping modern warfare across the world, providing militaries with a cutting-edge and unprecedented advantage on the battlefield. These unmanned aerial vehicles have become increasingly sophisticated, with advancements in technology allowing for stealth coatings that enable them to fly under the radar, quite literally. […]
GE Aerospace expands US hypersonic test facility for Mach 5+ speeding weapons, drones
GE Aerospace Expands US Hypersonic Test Facility for Mach 5+ Speeding Weapons, Drones GE Aerospace has announced it will expand its hypersonic testing infrastructure in the US. The move comes in response to the increasing demand for advanced testing facilities to support the development of hypersonic technologies, particularly in the defense sector. With hypersonic weapons […]
China unveils metrology plan to boost chip, quantum fields by 2030, beat US in tech
China Unveils Metrology Plan to Boost Chip and Quantum Fields by 2030, Aiming to Surpass US in Tech China has announced a five-year action plan aimed at driving disruptive innovation in metrology, the scientific study of measurement. This bold initiative is set to revolutionize the fields of chip manufacturing and quantum technology, with the ultimate […]
Meta and Anduril to deliver future battlefield tech with AR headsets and AI control
Meta and Anduril Join Forces to Revolutionize Battlefield Technology Meta and defense-tech startup Anduril Industries announced a new partnership Thursday aimed at delivering cutting-edge advancements in battlefield technology. By combining Meta’s expertise in augmented reality (AR) headsets with Anduril’s innovative AI control systems, the collaboration seeks to redefine how military operations are conducted on the […]
World’s most secretive nuclear weapon sites in Russia get deadly upgrades, leak shows
World’s most secretive nuclear weapon sites in Russia get deadly upgrades, leak shows More than 2 million internal documents found in a publicly accessible Russian procurement database have recently shed light on the upgrades and developments happening in some of the world’s most secretive nuclear weapon sites. The leak has sparked concerns among global security […]
20-foot flying ‘container’ robot drone could become future helicopter, cut costs by 90%
The Future of Aviation: Airvolve’s 20-Foot Flying ‘Container’ Robot Drone Lithuanian start-up Airvolve is making waves in the aviation industry with its groundbreaking project – a 20-foot flying ‘container’ robot drone that has the potential to revolutionize air transportation. This next-generation aircraft is poised to shake up the traditional helicopter market by offering a cost-effective […]
Golf ball-like dimples to propel drones, submarines 30% farther, faster without fins
Revolutionizing Propulsion: The Power of Dimpled Spheres in Technology A team of engineers at the University of Michigan has developed a spherical prototype with a unique design inspired by golf balls. These dimpled spheres are not intended for the golf course, though. Instead, they are set to revolutionize propulsion systems in drones and submarines, enabling […]