Critical & Emerging Technologies – Page 158 – International Defense Security & Technology

Human Factors in Human-Machine Teaming is critical for efficient and effective integration of soldiers with complex machines.

October 21, 2021 AI & IT, Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Human & Soldier Systems Comments Off on Human Factors in Human-Machine Teaming is critical for efficient and effective integration of soldiers with complex machines.

Interactions with technologically sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) agents are now commonplace. We increasingly rely on intelligent systems to extend our human capabilities, from chatbots that provide technical support to virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa. Examples of such systems include air traffic control, aircraft cockpits, chemical processing, and the power …

Transforming Multiphysics Simulations using Quantum Computing

October 19, 2021 AI & IT, Quantum Comments Off on Transforming Multiphysics Simulations using Quantum Computing

Modelling is the process of representing a model (e.g., physical, mathematical, or logical representation of a system, entity, phenomenon, or process) which includes its construction and working. This model is similar to a real system, which helps the analyst predict the effect of changes to the system. Simulation of a …

Precision Guidance Kit turn artillery rounds into smart weapons that penetrate A2/AD environments and destroy threats even in GPS jammed environments

October 18, 2021 Electronics & EW, Weapons & Munitions Comments Off on Precision Guidance Kit turn artillery rounds into smart weapons that penetrate A2/AD environments and destroy threats even in GPS jammed environments

Artillery ammunition is designed for use in guns, howitzers, and mortars. Size designations for artillery ammunition range from 37MM through 280MM. Artillery ammunition can be classified according to weapon system (gun, howitzer, mortar), filler composition (explosive or chemical), and military use (practice or service). The diameter, or interior, of a …

NASA Flight Opportunities program facilitates rapid demonstration of promising technologies for space exploration

October 17, 2021 Manufacturing, Space Technology, Defense & Exploration Comments Off on NASA Flight Opportunities program facilitates rapid demonstration of promising technologies for space exploration

Two out of three missions to the red planet have failed. One reason there have been so many losses is that there have been so many attempts. “Mars is a favorite target,” says Dr. Firouz Naderi, manager of the Mars Program Office at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. To get there, …

Superconducting (SC) materials enable light-weight and energy efficient electric propulsion system for Aircrafts, ships and satellites to future interplanetary missions

October 17, 2021 Material, Thermal, Propulsion & Energy Comments Off on Superconducting (SC) materials enable light-weight and energy efficient electric propulsion system for Aircrafts, ships and satellites to future interplanetary missions

A new power revolution is going on in orbit – that of electrical propulsion for satellites. An ion thruster is a form of electric propulsion used for spacecraft propulsion. It creates thrust by accelerating ions with electricity. As the ionised particles escape from the aircraft, they generate a force moving …

DARPA SAVaNT employing atomic vapors to develop Quantum Sensors at Room Temperature

October 15, 2021 AI & IT, Manufacturing, Quantum Comments Off on DARPA SAVaNT employing atomic vapors to develop Quantum Sensors at Room Temperature

We are in midst of the second quantum revolution moving from merely computing quantum properties of systems to exploiting them. Researchers are developing new capabilities in secure communication, ultra-sensitive and high signal-to-noise physical sensing of the environment and Quantum Information Science (QIS). Yet many scientists believe that quantum will …

Militaries race for Extreme cold weather vehicles for possible Arctic conflict and mountain warfare

October 13, 2021 Army & Land, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Manufacturing Comments Off on Militaries race for Extreme cold weather vehicles for possible Arctic conflict and mountain warfare

As the Global warming is melting the Arctic ice, and opening up new shipping trade routes and real estate, intense resource competition over an estimated $1 trillion untapped reserves of oil, natural gas and minerals has started. Human activities have grown in the Arctic by almost 400 percent in the …

CRISPR or Gene editing can enable high IQ society and super strong soldiers while also enhancing threat of creation of novel Bioweapons by state and terrorists

October 13, 2021 Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Global Risks & Future Threats, Human & Soldier Systems Comments Off on CRISPR or Gene editing can enable high IQ society and super strong soldiers while also enhancing threat of creation of novel Bioweapons by state and terrorists

Genome editing (also called gene editing) is a group of technologies that give scientists the ability to change an organism’s DNA. These technologies allow genetic material to be added, removed, or altered at particular locations in the genome. Several approaches to genome editing have been developed. CRISPR is a …

AFRL’s Golden Horde program—developing networked, collaborative, autonomous (NCA) systems like swarming drones or “fire and forget” weapons

October 11, 2021 AI & IT, Air Force & Aviation, Weapons & Munitions Comments Off on AFRL’s Golden Horde program—developing networked, collaborative, autonomous (NCA) systems like swarming drones or “fire and forget” weapons

Current weapons generally fly a pre-designated mission. If the enemy does something unexpected, preprogrammed weapons are ineffective, and additional weapons may be required to complete the mission. Networked, collaborative and semi-autonomous weapons are advantageous since they observe and react to the enemy in real time, helping weapons overcome adversary defenses …

Ethernet technology’s continuous evolution to support 5G, Autonomous vehicles, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Military

October 11, 2021 Comm. & Networking, Defense & Military Comments Off on Ethernet technology’s continuous evolution to support 5G, Autonomous vehicles, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Military

UK Strategic Command is expected to invest £1.5 billion in the next ten years to “build and sustain a ‘digital backbone’ to share and exploit vast amounts of data, through the cloud and secure networks”, according to Defence Secretary Ben Wallace MP. Embedded military systems are the foundation of this …