When you think of the U.S. Army, you might picture soldiers, tanks, and helicopters. But a new document makes it clear that the future of land power is inextricably linked to the stars. The Army’s recently unveiled space technology roadmap…...
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For much of the last century, humanoid robots belonged firmly to the realm of science fiction—icons like the ever-polite C-3PO or the menacing T-800 shaped our imagination more than reality ever could. Yet today, the line between fiction and reality…...
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The aviation industry stands on the cusp of a propulsion revolution. As pressure mounts to reduce emissions and noise, hybrid-electric propulsion (HEP) has emerged as a near-term technology capable of making commercial and military aircraft cleaner, quieter, and more efficient.…...
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In the evolving landscape of space exploration, a powerful new paradigm is emerging: multimode propulsion. Unlike traditional systems limited to a single type of thrust, multimode propulsion integrates two or more propulsive methods into one unified system that shares a…...
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The future of warfare is not solely determined by which nation fields the most advanced fighter jet or the largest fleet of warships. Increasingly, victory depends on who can observe, orient, decide, and act the fastest. To achieve decision dominance,…...
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The face of artillery is changing—and quickly. On battlefields like Ukraine, small, agile drones have proven to be both indispensable tools and existential threats. Once valued purely for their long-range firepower, artillery units are now thrust into the drone war…...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of naval and special operations, small Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) are emerging as transformative tools for missions ranging from intelligence gathering to mine countermeasures. Defined as vehicles under 45 inches in length and weighing less than…...
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For decades, the idea of controlling machines with our thoughts belonged firmly in science fiction. Today, that fiction is rapidly approaching reality. The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is spearheading efforts to pioneer a new paradigm in human-machine…...
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In modern warfare, the sky has become the most fiercely contested domain, shaped by a new generation of missile technology. Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs), Maneuverable Reentry Vehicles (MARVs), and hypersonic glide weapons now pose unprecedented challenges by combining…...
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The economics of missile defense are emerging as a decisive variable in modern warfare, as states confront a widening cost asymmetry between inexpensive aerial threats and high-end interceptor systems. From advanced ballistic missiles capable of crossing continents to swarms of…...
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