The Laser Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) offer a transformational ‘game changer’ to counter asymmetric and disruptive threats, while facing increasingly sophisticated traditional challenges. Laser technology provides major advantages for military applications over kinetic weapons due to High precision and rapid on-target effect, precise and scalable effects, avoidance of collateral damage …
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18 April
Navies developing cyber security measures and cyber defense technologies to counter growing cyber threats
Ships are increasingly using systems that rely on digitization, integration, and automation. Offensive actors understand the naval reliance on communications, ISR, and visualization technologies, and perceive them as vulnerable to disruption and exploitation. In 2016, the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) in their “Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships,” warned about the …
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17 April
Quantum engineering established at leading universities world-wide to realize quantum hardware of quantum computers, cryptography and sensors
Traditionally, quantum science has been a domain of fundamental research explored mostly by physicists. At the current state of the art the basic properties of the systems considered for realizing quantum hardware are understood at a great level of detail. Now, it becomes increasingly more important to develop quantum systems which …
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17 April
Flexible displays enable lighter-weight, lower-power, more-rugged smartphones , soldiers wearable and vehicle applications
With the flat panel display having already been widely used more than 40 years, there have been many desired changes in the display technology, focusing on developing a lighter, thinner product that was easier to carry and store. A flexible display or rollable display is an electronic visual display which …
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16 April
Countries developing New Nuclear Materials to improve safety and economics of Nuclear reactors and Usher new era of Nuclear Fusion
Carbon-rich fuels—coal, petroleum, and natural gas—offer many advantages over other energy sources. They have a superior energy density relative to almost all other fuel sources, they have a wide range of use, and they are relatively easy to transport and to store. Often they are inexpensive relative to other fuels, …
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15 April
Underwater Acoustic Wave (UWAC) Communication technologies including Acoustic Modems enable Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUWs) missions
Approximately 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, yet almost 95% of the underwater world remains unexplored. Nearly 4000 robots are swimming up and down in the world’s oceans, which allow scientists to measure and understand ocean dynamics, like the directions and speeds of currents, as well as …
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15 April
Fuel cells technologies enabling less expensive, durable, eco friendly power on-demand for transportation and military systems
Since the Industrial Revolution, the environmental impacts of energy have posed a concern. Recently, this has driven researchers to search for viable options for clean and renewable energy sources. Due to its affordability and environmental friendliness, hydrogen is a feasible alternative to fossil fuels for energy applications. However, due to its …
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14 April
High-Volume Satellite Production technologies driven by large Commercial and Military thrust on Microsatellite and Nanosatellite constellations
There is growing utilization of miniaturized satellites for military and defense applications. Over the years, the business of space exploration has changed substantially, with private corporations joining governments to create and launch rockets and satellites. Large tech companies are moving towards Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to meet the demands of consumers …
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13 April
Heterogeneous computing architecture for emerging digital warfare
The world of high-performance computing is particularly challenging, as new flavors of sophisticated sensors, complex cameras, and the requirements of Advanced computations, which include Software-Defined Radio, cryptography, and other types of arithmetic-intensive algorithms. Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and growing demands imposed by both the enterprise and military sectors …
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12 April
Countries developing new improved Nuclear Fuels to boost power generation safety and economics, dominate global Nuclear geopolitics and ensuring National Security
Carbon-rich fuels—coal, petroleum, and natural gas—offer many advantages over other energy sources. They have a superior energy density relative to almost all other fuel sources, they have a wide range of use, and they are relatively easy to transport and to store. Often they are inexpensive relative to other fuels, …
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