The Promise Unlocked For decades, silicon has served as the cornerstone of semiconductor technology, but its performance falters under extreme thermal and electrical conditions. Enter aluminum nitride (AlN)—an ultrawide-bandgap (UWBG) material with a remarkable bandgap of 6.1 eV, placing…
Introduction: Hull Optimization at the Heart of Wind-Powered Shipping As the global shipping industry works to balance its pivotal role in trade with mounting environmental responsibilities, reducing greenhouse gas emissions has become an urgent priority. With maritime transport contributing nearly…
The Contested Space Domain In modern military operations, information dominance is paramount. Satellite communication systems play a critical role in maintaining beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) connectivity, allowing widely distributed or forward-deployed units—such as special operations teams in remote theaters—to maintain constant contact…
The End of Federated Systems For decades, military aircraft, ships, and land systems have been overloaded with a patchwork of dedicated sensors and antenna arrays. Each mission-specific system—radar dishes for targeting, electronic warfare (EW) arrays for jamming, SATCOM domes for…
Introduction: The Rise of Intersatellite Connectivity in the Space Age In today’s rapidly advancing space and communication landscape, Intersatellite Links (ISLs) are emerging as a cornerstone of modern satellite constellations. These links—whether microwave or laser-based—enable satellites to communicate directly with…
The Challenge: Securing Communications in the Age of Persistent Surveillance Modern military operations depend on communication networks that are not only secure but also invisible to adversaries. Traditional approaches to hidden networking—ranging from VPNs to Tor and custom-encrypted channels—have provided…
“Beneath its ice, Antarctica is not just a frozen desert but a geopolitical chessboard, climate regulator, and scientific treasure trove.” Long regarded as a remote and inhospitable expanse, Antarctica is rapidly emerging as a region of immense strategic relevance. Once…
In the race toward practical quantum technologies, silicon carbide (SiC) has emerged as a transformative force—quietly transcending its roots in power electronics to become the most promising material for integrated quantum photonics. With its rare combination of quantum emitters, nonlinear…
The vastness of space has long stirred human curiosity and ambition, driving us to explore beyond the bounds of Earth. As our aspirations shift toward deeper and more sustained space exploration—whether it’s deploying advanced satellites, sending robotic missions to distant…
The Quantum Countdown Has Already Begun Imagine a scenario unfolding in the shadows of global cyberspace: nation-state adversaries quietly harvesting encrypted data from defense contractors, financial institutions, and critical infrastructure operators. This strategy, known as “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” (HNDL),…