The Persistent Threat of Sniper Attacks Sniper attacks remain one of the most formidable threats to public safety and military operations. A single concealed shooter, operating from a hidden position hundreds of meters away, can disrupt entire events, terrorize populations,…
From Observation to Understanding For decades, surveillance cameras have acted as silent witnesses, capturing vast amounts of video but without any real comprehension of what unfolded before them. They could register shapes, movement, and light, yet the meaning behind those…
In 2023, call center provider Cogito rolled out an Emotion AI platform to several Fortune 500 companies. The system monitored live customer conversations, detecting vocal stress, hesitation, and frustration in real time. Instead of replacing human agents, it acted as…
Speed-of-Light Strikes: The New Era of Warfare The future battlefield is becoming invisible. Instead of traditional missiles and artillery, modern militaries are shifting toward weapons that strike at the speed of light. High-power electromagnetic weapons (HPEMs) are at the center…
In the high-stakes world of military breaching and demolition, distance equals safety, precision ensures success, and control determines survivability. For decades, combat engineers and special operations personnel tasked with destroying enemy caches, breaching fortified positions, or neutralizing improvised explosive devices…
The Pivot That Shook Defense Tech In February 2025, a major turning point in defense technology was announced: Microsoft would transfer leadership of the U.S. Army’s $21.9 billion Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program to Anduril Industries, pending Pentagon approval.…
Introduction In modern warfare, the uniform is far more than just a symbol of allegiance—it is a critical layer of defense. For soldiers operating in extreme environments, from arid deserts to chemical-threat zones, the fabric they wear and the materials…
New Doctrines for a Multi-Domain Future In 2024, India took a decisive step toward modernizing its military strategy by unveiling two pivotal joint doctrines that reflect the evolving landscape of warfare—one dominated by amphibious challenges in the Indo-Pacific and the…
Introduction The 2019 drone strikes targeting Saudi Arabia’s Abqaiq and Khurais oil facilities represented a pivotal moment in military history, revealing that even nations armed with advanced air defense systems can be vulnerable to low-cost, asymmetric unmanned aerial threats. This…
Introduction Additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, has evolved from a niche prototyping tool into a transformative industrial capability. While its benefits in medicine, aerospace, and consumer goods are celebrated, its darker potential is drawing increasing attention from…