Category Autonomous, Energy & Infrastructure Systems

The Bio-Manufacturing Revolution: DARPA’s SWITCH to Reprogram America’s Defense Supply Chains

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) faces a strategic vulnerability that runs deep through its logistics systems—petrochemicals. These petroleum-derived carbon molecules underpin nearly every facet of military operations, from jet fuel and explosives to life-saving medicines, textiles, and polymers used…...

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Space Propulsion Market: Growth Trajectory, Innovation Trends & Strategic Outlook

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The global space propulsion market is entering a new era, poised to catapult from $10.2 billion in 2024 to $38 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 15.9%. The global space propulsion market is poised for robust expansion, projected…...

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The Electronic Battlefield: Safeguarding Counter-Drone Systems Against EW Sabotage

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Modern warfare has exposed a crucial vulnerability: advanced counter-drone systems can be neutralized by electronic warfare (EW) attacks. No longer just a technical issue, electromagnetic resilience has become a strategic imperative. As drone technologies evolve—integrating hardened communications and jamming-resistant guidance,…...

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The Low-Power Revolution: Powering the 21st Century Soldier with Man portable military systems

Low power electronics are reshaping what soldiers can do

The modern soldier is no longer limited by firepower—but by energy.How low-power electronics and intelligent systems are redefining endurance, mobility, and battlefield dominance. The modern soldier is being reimagined not just as a combatant but as a highly mobile, adaptive,…...

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Beyond Moore’s Law: How Wafer-Scale Computing is Revolutionizing Energy Research Efficiency

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  For decades, the pace of computing advancement has been measured by Moore’s Law—the observation that the number of transistors on a chip doubles every two years. Yet, as computational power has surged, energy efficiency has lagged dangerously behind. The…...

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The Unbreakable Atom: How Meltdown-Proof Reactors Are Fueling Nuclear’s Comeback

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Meltdown-proof nuclear reactors are redefining safety, reshaping energy policy, and positioning nuclear power as a cornerstone of the global net-zero transition. In the quest for a sustainable and secure energy future, renewable sources like wind and solar have rightfully taken…...

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How Innovative Is China in the Electric Vehicle and Battery Industries?

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Concerns over climate change have prompted governments to start focusing on finding alternative sources of energy. As such, EVs, and the battery technologies associated with them, have gained an increasing importance in recent years. In an effort to reduce greenhouse…...

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The MUM-T Revolution: From Air Dominance to Civilian Rescue – Next-Gen Teaming Technologies Reshaping Modern Operations

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The Strategic Imperative: Why MUM-T Is Redefining Mission Success Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) has evolved from a futuristic concept to a strategic linchpin across both defense and civilian domains. By tightly integrating crewed platforms like fighter jets and helicopters with uncrewed…...

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Electro-Hydrogen Propulsion: Ushering in a Silent, Odorless Era for Maritime Transport

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  The maritime industry, long dependent on fossil fuels, is undergoing a transformative shift with the emergence of electro-hydrogen propulsion. This innovative approach, which merges hydrogen fuel cells with electric motors, is poised to decarbonize shipping operations while dramatically improving…...

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The Future of Air Superiority: Inside the U.S. Air Force’s Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Program

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The age of the fifth-generation fighter—marked by iconic platforms like the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II—is drawing to a close. In its place, the United States Air Force (USAF) is orchestrating a monumental leap in airpower capability through its…...

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