In the blink of an eye, a high-velocity impact occurs. A bullet strikes armor, a micrometeoroid pummels a spacecraft, a football player suffers a helmet-to-helmet collision, or a hypersonic vehicle slices through the atmosphere at Mach 7. These events unfold in milliseconds, yet the hidden force radiating through the …

In today’s battlespace, power is as critical as firepower. From portable radios and drones to electric vehicles and directed energy weapons, modern militaries depend on reliable energy storage to gain and sustain a tactical edge. The humble battery, once an afterthought, has become a strategic enabler. Among the competing chemistries, …

Introduction The aviation industry is at a crossroads. Long criticized for its environmental footprint, it now finds itself in the middle of a technological revolution aimed at achieving cleaner skies and more efficient travel. Hybrid-electric propulsion has emerged as one of the most promising solutions, blending traditional engines with electric …