Category Industry, Markets & Supply Chains

DARPA NGMM for manufacturing Next Generation 3DHI (three-dimensional heterogeneous integration) microsystems

DARPA NGMM and 3DHI: Transforming Microelectronics for Defense and AI DARPA’s Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing program is driving 3D Heterogeneous Integration, redefining chip technology for secure, high-performance defense and computing applications. Introduction: A National Effort to Reclaim Microelectronics Dominance The Defense…

Revolutionizing VTOL Warfare: DARPA’s ANCILLARY Program and the Future of Infrastructure-Free UAS

Revolutionizing VTOL Warfare: DARPA’s ANCILLARY Program and the Future of Infrastructure-Free UAS DARPA’s ANCILLARY program is redefining drone warfare with VTOL, hybrid-electric propulsion, and infrastructure-free operations — a game-changer for naval and expeditionary missions. The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects…

China’s Top 30 Science & Tech Challenges: From Digital Humans to Deep-Sea Power Stations

As global scientific competition intensifies, China has unveiled an ambitious roadmap of 30 frontier science and technology challenges. These challenges span everything from fundamental research to next-generation innovations that could reshape industries and global geopolitics. China has identified 30 critical…

Global race to develop Exascale Supercomputers, the key to scientific revolutions to military and strategic superiority

Exascale supercomputers are transforming science, defense, and global power—defining who will lead the 21st century in code, silicon, and strategy. In the 21st century, computing power has become a cornerstone of national competitiveness. From unraveling the complexities of the universe…

India’s Defence Indigenization: Progress, Policies, and the Path Ahead

India’s quest for defence indigenization has transitioned from aspiration to execution, guided by strategic foresight, national pride, and an urgent need to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. This movement is rooted in the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India), aiming to…