Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) refers to the interception, analysis, and exploitation of electromagnetic signals for military or intelligence purposes. Initially rooted in the manual decoding of enemy communications during World War I, SIGINT has grown into a sophisticated discipline encompassing both communications intelligence (COMINT) and electronic intelligence (ELINT). While COMINT deals …

In a move that reflects a growing shift toward affordability and endurance in defense technology, the U.S. Air Force has officially taken flight with ULTRA—short for Unmanned Long-Endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft. This next-generation drone is designed to deliver powerful intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities without the high operational costs …