Lunar Resources: The $16 Quadrillion Prize The Moon’s surface is more than a barren expanse of rock—it is a storehouse of untapped resources that could radically alter the future of space exploration and Earth’s energy landscape. Among the most valuable is water ice, with more than 10 billion tons preserved …
Read More »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 Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. Far from being a single …
Read More »In an era defined by hybrid maritime threats, expanding exclusive economic zones (EEZs), and the increasing frequency of humanitarian operations at sea, traditional naval platforms are being pushed to their limits. As the maritime domain grows more complex and contested, navies worldwide are turning to a new breed of warship: …
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A New Amphibious Era Amphibious aircraft—capable of taking off and landing on both land and water—represent a unique fusion of versatility and tactical utility. Though heavier, slower, and more complex than their land-based counterparts, their ability to reach remote, undeveloped, or disaster-hit areas without relying on traditional runways has elevated …
Read More »Biotechnology is fast becoming the central engine of industrial transformation. As synthetic biology, genome engineering, and microbial manufacturing converge with climate goals, the 21st-century global power dynamic is shifting toward nations that can scale biology for infrastructure, food systems, materials, and energy. In this geopolitical context, India’s BioE3 policy—focused …
Read More »The Encryption Armageddon Today much of modern society depends on cryptography to provide security services including confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation. However current cryptographic algorithms are vulnerable to the progress of computing technology, development of new mathematical algorithms, and progress in quantum computing technology which could break many commonly-used asymmetric …
Read More »Introduction: The Critical Role of Cooling in a Warming World From preserving food in supermarkets to safeguarding medical supplies in hospitals, refrigeration is the unsung hero of modern infrastructure. Yet, as global temperatures rise and energy demands surge, the environmental cost of traditional cooling systems has become impossible to ignore. …
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Optical Computing: The Light-Speed Revolution Transforming AI and Defense How photons are replacing electrons to power a new era of ultra-fast, energy-efficient computing across AI, defense, and communication. As the demand for faster, more energy-efficient computing grows exponentially, researchers and engineers around the world are looking beyond traditional silicon-based electronics. …
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The New Moon Race: Strategic Power, Technology, and the Future of Lunar Dominance Nations are racing to the Moon in a new era of strategic competition — blending exploration, defense, and technological ambition to shape humanity’s future in space. The vast expanse between Earth and the Moon, once a quiet …
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Electric Propulsion Satellites: Pioneering Efficiency and Innovation in Space From Earth orbit to Mars, electric propulsion is transforming spaceflight into a new era of intelligence, efficiency, and sustainable exploration. As humanity pushes deeper into space, traditional rocket engines are facing their limits. Fuel-heavy and short-lived, chemical propulsion systems—though powerful—are no …
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