Lunar GPS: The New Frontier of Space Navigation and Power As nations race to build satellite constellations around the Moon, Lunar GPS is emerging as the cornerstone of humanity’s next great expansion—transforming lunar exploration, industry, and geopolitics. The next big…...
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AI-Driven Electronic Warfare: The Invisible Battles Redefining Global Power Artificial Intelligence is transforming the electromagnetic spectrum into a new battlefield — where algorithms sense, decide, and strike faster than humans, reshaping the future of defense and deterrence. Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)…...
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The Sensor Revolution: A Market Overview A sensor is a device that can detect and respond to certain types of input from the physical environment. Motion, heat, pressure, light, moisture, or any other environmental phenomena could be the specific input. In…...
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Lithium Niobate: The Silicon of Photonics Powering the Next Quantum and Communication Revolution A groundbreaking crystal at the heart of the photonics revolution — merging light, data, and quantum power for the technologies of tomorrow. In the race toward faster,…...
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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…...
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Introduction As the digital world accelerates into the era of 6G and beyond, our need for ultra-high-speed data transmission is pushing the limits of current communication technologies. One of the most promising frontiers in this pursuit is the terahertz (THz)…...
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The electromagnetic spectrum’s terahertz (THz) range—bridging microwaves and infrared—has long tantalized scientists with its potential for transformative applications in imaging, communication, and material science. Yet, unlocking this potential has hinged on overcoming a critical bottleneck: the lack of efficient, compact,…...
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Introduction: Bridging Quantum Physics and Practical Applications Emerging quantum technologies are revolutionizing information processing by offering unprecedented capabilities in sensing, communications, and computing. A groundbreaking advancement in this field is the Quantum Phased Array (QPA), a novel system that extends…...
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Quantum Sensors in Electronic Warfare: Achieving Unprecedented Signal Detection & Precision Timekeeping Quantum sensors and clocks are empowering military forces with next-level signal detection, real-time synchronization, and decisive strategic advantage. Introduction Quantum sensors are poised to revolutionize electronic warfare (EW)…...
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Introduction In an era of highly advanced electronic warfare (EW) and precision-guided weaponry, military forces must continuously evolve their defense strategies. One critical area of development is obscurant technology—materials and techniques designed to disrupt or block electromagnetic signals, thereby neutralizing…...
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