Engineers Flip the Script with a Reverse-Engineered Drone
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...
An Air Defense Deal Marks Another Step in Israel’s Defense Exports
As aerial threats become more diverse and harder to detect, many countries are reassessing how well their air defenses can cope with modern risks....
A New Mine-Clearing System That Turns Dangerous Ground Into Passable Terrain
Minefields remain one of the most time-consuming and dangerous obstacles for ground forces. Traditional breaching tools—mechanical rollers, plows, and manual clearing—can take hours, require...
Hidden No More: Inside the World’s Largest Sea Radar
Ballistic missile defense relies on early detection and precise tracking, but gathering accurate data in the vast expanse of the Pacific remains a significant...
T-Dome: A Smarter Shield Integrating Air, Missile, and Drone Defenses
Modern air-defense systems face a common problem: sensors, interceptors, and command centers often operate in parallel rather than as a synchronized whole. This slows...
This Armored Monster Just Got a High-Tech Boost
Armored fighting vehicles are expected to operate in increasingly complex environments, from dense urban terrain to wide-open maneuver corridors. They must withstand emerging anti-armor...
Low-Cost Hypersonic Missile Could Change the Game
Hypersonic weapons have traditionally been associated with long development cycles, specialized materials, and extremely high production costs. These factors have limited their deployment and...
Europe Strengthens Its Sky Shield with a Not-So-New Interceptor System
European air defenses have faced growing scrutiny in recent years, particularly as long-range ballistic missile threats become more prominent. Traditional systems in the region—largely...
Turning Light into Defense: Laser Shield Nears Deployment
Modern air-defense systems face a growing challenge: the number of incoming threats is rising, and so is the cost of intercepting them. Rockets, drones,...
New Wheeled Howitzer Marks Artillery Milestone
A new Turkish self-propelled howitzer has entered operational service, marking a step toward greater independence in artillery production. The system, designated T-155 TTA, integrates...
New Project Aims to Solve Materials Challenge in Rotating Detonation Engines
A U.S. research team has launched a new effort to solve one of the most significant technical challenges facing next-generation rocket propulsion: developing materials...
How a Chameleon’s “Ballistic” Tongue Can Inspire Robotics
A newly published study is shedding light on an a biological feature of salamanders and chameleons that could have significant implications for engineering applications.—...
3D-Printed Rocket Engine Reaches Milestone in Test
Firehawk Aerospace, a Texas-based innovator in advanced rocket propulsion technology, has successfully completed its first flight test of a 3D-printed hybrid rocket engine system....
Remote Weapon System Integrated on Unmanned Ground Vehicle in Ukraine
A new development in unmanned ground systems has been validated in Ukraine, where a remote weapon station (RWS) was successfully integrated and tested on...
Iran’s Hypersonic Fattah Missile
In an effort to showcase its military capabilities amidst the Rising Lion campaign, Iran claims to have deployed an advanced hypersonic ballistic missile—known as...
Containerized Missile Systems Raise Alarm Over Covert Strike Capabilities
A new generation of Chinese missile-launching platforms, camouflaged within standard shipping containers, is prompting serious concern among defense analysts and security experts. Known as...
U.S. Finalizes “Golden Dome” Missile Defense System to Counter Next-Gen Threats
The United States has completed the design phase of its new multi-layered missile defense program, known as the “Golden Dome.” Developed in response to...
Captured Russian Cruise Missile Found Loaded with Foreign Commercial Components
A recent analysis by Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) has uncovered that a Russian cruise missile—designated the S8000 “Banderol”—is composed of numerous foreign-made commercial...
Air Force Eyes Equipping UAVs With Cruise Missiles
The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is moving forward with plans to transform existing unmanned platforms, like the MQ-9 Reaper, into long-range...
BAE Systems to Produce Missile Tubes for Virginia-Class Submarines
BAE Systems has secured a $70 million contract to manufacture missile tubes for the U.S. Navy’s Block VI Virginia-class submarines, significantly enhancing the firepower...
Barak-8 Missile System Cleared for Full Deployment After Successful Indian Army...
The Barak-8 medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) has passed an important test in India, following a successful series of acceptance trials conducted by the Indian...
Researchers Use 3D Printing to Push the Boundaries of Hypersonic Flight
Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Engineering are working on the development of hypersonic vehicles, with a focus on creating new technologies...
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When Helicopters Start Acting Like Control Towers
Modern military aviation faces a growing coordination problem. As drones, sensors, and crewed platforms multiply, commanders are often forced to juggle disconnected systems that...
