3D-Printed Thermoplastic Propellants to be Used in Solid Rocket Motors

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A new propulsion development effort focused on solid rocket motors with extended range capabilities is moving forward in the United States, following the award...

Researchers Develop Tool to Improve AI Text Classifiers

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A research team from MIT’s Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) has developed a new method to assess and improve the accuracy of...

When AI Becomes Your Space Medic

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As space missions push farther from Earth, keeping astronauts healthy becomes a complex challenge. The unique conditions of space—such as low gravity and increased...

Gmail Data Leak: 183 Million Reasons to Rethink Your Password Security

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A new trove of stolen login credentials has surfaced online, with 183 million email addresses and passwords added to the “Have I Been Pwned”...

AI Agents Introduce New Cybersecurity Risks

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The emergence of AI agents - autonomous programs that can perform online tasks like booking flights or managing calendars - has created new cybersecurity...
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Wi-Fi 8 Aims to Bring Reliability and Intelligence to Wireless Networks

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The next generation of Wi-Fi is being built for a world where homes, workplaces, and public spaces are more crowded with connected devices than...
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Unmanned Aerial Taxi to Supply Full Connectiviy

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More and more traditional aircraft makers have been developing unmanned or pilot-optional versions of their designs for on-demand air transportation. One of them is...

$12M Investment Powers Next-Gen Hypersonic Testing for Defense and Space

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The next generation of aircraft and space systems requires the ability to conduct tests at extremely high speeds — yet today, the industry is...
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Hybrid Drone Breaks Endurance Record

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles powered by LiPo batteries (Lithium Polymer cells) usually have a limited endurance. The normal battery drone can fly only 10 to...

DARPA To Use Organisms To Monitor The Ocean

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The world's vast oceans and seas offer seemingly endless spaces in which adversaries can maneuver undetected. The U.S. military deploys networks of manned and...
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Engineers Flip the Script with a Reverse-Engineered Drone

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Modern militaries face a growing challenge: traditional unmanned aircraft such as MALE-class drones offer advanced ISR and strike capabilities, but their high cost and...
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This Stealth UAV Is Built to Scout Ahead of the Strike

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Operating aircraft over heavily defended territory has become increasingly difficult as air-defense systems grow more capable and networked. Traditional surveillance platforms struggle to remain...
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Predictive AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Aircraft Maintenance

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Modern combat aircraft generate enormous amounts of data, from engine health and avionics status to mission-system performance. As fleets age and platforms become more...
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The Refueling System That Gets Helicopters Back in the Air in...

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Aircraft availability in forward areas often comes down to one limiting factor: fuel. In expeditionary environments, helicopters and transport aircraft are frequently forced to...

No Longer Just Science Fiction: Fighter Jets Start Reaching for Space

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Air dominance is becoming harder to achieve as battlefields extend upward and outward, blurring the line between atmosphere and space. Traditional fighter jets are...
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Marksmen to Train on Virtual Avatar Targets

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A new Head Mounted Display (HMD) and Augmented Reality (AR) software app will enable U.S. Army Basic Rifleman Marksmanship training to replace traditional silhouette...

A Militay Gamechanger: AI-Powered AR Goggles for Armored Vehicles

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Finnish startup Distance Technologies has unveiled its Field Operator HUD (FOH), an innovative augmented reality (AR) system for combat vehicles. The system, which has...
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Communication Giant Offers Disruptive Tech for First Responders

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First responders may utilize the computing power of a smartphone throughout the workday to complete myriad tasks requiring connectivity in the foreseeable future, according...
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How Sensors Could Unlock Speed in Stealth Bombers

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Stealth aircraft designers have long faced a hard tradeoff. Flying-wing bombers offer excellent range, efficiency, and low radar visibility, but they pay a price...
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Pilots Will Be Able to See Through Smoke 

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In-flight fires, smoke, or fumes account for an average of one precautionary landing every day, according to the FAA. A prototype, first-of-its-kind heads-up display...

This Spray Seals Open Wounds Almost Instantly

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Severe bleeding remains one of the leading causes of preventable death in trauma situations. On the battlefield, at accident scenes, or during natural disasters,...

Tired of Being Tracked? This Android Alternative Is Growing Fast

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Smartphones have become the primary interface for communication, banking, navigation and work. Yet for many users, that convenience comes with a trade-off: extensive data...

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This Combat Robot Just Fired Anti-Tank Missiles During Live Trials

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Integrating heavy weapons onto compact robotic ground vehicles has become a growing focus for modern militaries, but the engineering challenge is significant. Small unmanned...