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Military Energy Sector: A Prime Target for Cyber Attacks and the Critical Need for Resilient Energy Storage
February 6, 2025
The energy sector has become one of the most attractive targets for cyber attackers, as highlighted in the latest government reports. Hackers now focus on the energy sector more than…
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A Global Analysis of Advanced Mass Surveillance Practices and Technologies
January 30, 2025
In the wake of recent global threats and terrorism, governments around the world have ramped up their surveillance efforts, often crossing into areas previously deemed private. What once seemed the…
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Future Energy Supply: The Hybridization of Renewable Technologies
January 28, 2025
In today’s world, energy consumption is estimated at 12 billion tons of oil equivalent (TOE), with projections suggesting a potential two- to threefold increase by the beginning of the 22nd…
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Safeguarding Our Future: Addressing the Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities of Billions of Everyday “Internet of Things” (IoT) Devices
January 23, 2025
The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as one of the most transformative technological advancements of the 21st century. From smart homes to connected cars and military applications, the IoT…
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India’s Space Sector Reforms: A Catalyst for Commercial and Military Innovation
December 29, 2024
India’s space sector has undergone transformative reforms, setting the stage for significant advancements in both commercial and military domains. These reforms are poised to enhance the country’s position as a…
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Climate Change: A National Security Risk, says US DOD, Plans Adaptation and Climate Intervention
December 29, 2024
Climate change is no longer a distant concern relegated to environmentalists and scientists. It has emerged as a pressing national security threat, prompting the United States Department of Defense (DOD)…
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Radio frequency identification (RFID) for large product-tracking network of smart products and Military Asset tracking
December 27, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern technology, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) has emerged as a game-changing solution for seamless and efficient product-tracking networks and military asset management. With the ability…
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Urban Air Mobility: The Future of Urban Transportation and the Challenges Ahead
December 24, 2024
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) represents a transformative vision for urban transportation, integrating advanced aviation technologies to create a network of air vehicles designed to alleviate ground traffic congestion. This futuristic…
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Phased Array Antenna technology: Revolutionising 5G, SATCOM to Defense EW and Radars
December 19, 2024
Unlike traditional mechanically steered antennas, phased arrays use electronic control to manipulate the direction of the radio beam. This seemingly simple change unlocks a range of possibilities in communication, radar…
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Opportunities and Challenges of Applying AI/ML & Deep Learning Technologies in Military
December 8, 2024
In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) technologies has revolutionized various sectors, and the military is no exception. These advanced technologies…
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Silent and Deadly: Navies Upgrade Submarine Electronic Warfare for the Modern Battlefield
December 6, 2024
In the shadowy depths of the world’s oceans, submarines navigate unseen, serving as silent sentinels of naval power. These underwater vessels, vital to national security and maritime dominance, are undergoing…
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Stratospheric Solar drones to provide 5G wireless communications, Global Internet, Border Security and Military Surveillance
November 18, 2024
The advent of stratospheric drones marks a significant leap in the capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Flying at altitudes of around 20 kilometers (65,000 feet), these drones are positioned…
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