Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of modern warfare, the ability to conceal military assets and personnel from adversaries has become increasingly vital. In the ever-evolving landscape of modern warfare, the quest for stealth and protection has driven relentless innovation in…
In the race toward faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient technologies, lithium niobate (LiNbO₃) is experiencing a powerful resurgence. Once a niche material for optical applications, it is now positioned as a foundational building block for the next wave of photonic…
The Stealth Threat in Our Harbors Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs)—ranging from low-cost reconnaissance drones to armed “kamikaze” systems—are fast becoming one of the most asymmetric threats to U.S. maritime infrastructure. Adversaries use these quiet, stealthy platforms to mine harbors, spy…
Modern warfare is no longer confined to tanks, missiles, and aircraft—it is increasingly fought in the invisible realm of the electromagnetic spectrum. Here, victory is measured not in captured territory but in control over radio waves, data links, and sensor…
Beyond the range of human hearing, a quiet revolution is underway. Ultrasonic communication—using sound waves above 20 kHz—is emerging as a powerful alternative where radio frequency (RF) technologies fall short. Whether it’s enabling secure proximity-based data exchange, facilitating underwater networks,…
Switches are fundamental building blocks of modern electronics. At their core, they are devices that control the flow of electrical current, enabling or disabling connections between components. From the simple flip of a light switch to the complex routing of…
Avionics are the electronic systems used on aircraft. Aircraft avionics is the most crucial component of aircraft systems and helps in providing various operational and virtual information in-flight and on the ground. The avionics system receives data from the air…
The Paradigm Shift in Electronic Warfare Modern conflict is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation in the way militaries approach electronic warfare (EW). The old model—platform-centric, siloed systems—has given way to distributed, network-enabled architectures that leverage unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)…
Beyond the limits of human hearing, ultrasonic waves—frequencies above 20 kHz—are rapidly emerging as a powerful enabler of covert communication, secure authentication, and futuristic warfare capabilities. As vulnerabilities in traditional radio-frequency (RF) systems become increasingly apparent, ultrasonic technologies present a…
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…