Introduction: From Importer to Exporter—A Paradigm Shift India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy, is on track to become the third-largest economy within the next five years, a testament to its expanding global stature. However, economic growth alone is insufficient for…...
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The era of the International Space Station (ISS)—a symbol of international cooperation and human achievement in low Earth orbit—is slowly coming to a close. With operations expected to wind down by the end of this decade, spacefaring nations are now…...
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Quantum Computing in 2025: Breakthroughs, Benchmarks, and the Road to Advantage From supremacy to advantage, 2025 marks the dawn of quantum readiness — where hybrid systems, logical qubits, and global strategies are shaping the future of technology and defense. While…...
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Harnessing the Sun: How Solar Farms Are Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition From agrivoltaics to AI-powered grids, solar farms are reshaping the global energy landscape—delivering clean power, healthier communities, and a brighter future. As the planet grapples with the escalating…...
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In a remarkable scientific achievement, researchers from Tianjin University and the Southern University of Science and Technology have successfully developed a revolutionary ‘brain-on-chip’ system that integrates lab-grown human brain tissue with computer chips to control robotic functions. This cutting-edge technology…...
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Introduction The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has unveiled an ambitious new initiative—the Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) program, designated as the XQ-73. This “X-prime” program builds upon previous advancements from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)…...
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India’s quest for defence indigenization has transitioned from aspiration to execution, guided by strategic foresight, national pride, and an urgent need to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. This movement is rooted in the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India), aiming to…...
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China has rapidly evolved from a minor participant to a dominant force in the global space arena. Surpassing all other nations in satellite launches and expanding both its military and commercial space capabilities at breakneck speed, Beijing is fundamentally reshaping…...
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Shaping Tomorrow: The Top Emerging Technologies of 2025 Powering Sustainability and Innovation Discover how AI, bioprinting, green hydrogen, digital twins, and cutting-edge connectivity solutions are converging to solve global challenges and redefine our future. As we advance further into the…...
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As military aviation evolves, tankers and transport aircraft remain critical assets in logistics and combat support operations. However, these large, slow-moving platforms are increasingly vulnerable to threats posed by small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). The emergence of drone warfare, especially…...
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