$200 Million Bet on a New Battlefield Operating System

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The modern battlefield is becoming increasingly crowded and complex. Drones, sensors, cameras, radars, and weapons systems all operate simultaneously, generating enormous volumes of data....
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Rethinking Flight: Drones Swap Propellers for Flapping Wings

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Conventional drones rely on spinning propellers to generate lift and maneuver in the air. While effective, this approach has limitations, especially in tight, cluttered,...
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Fighting Drones With Sound Instead of Radar

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The growing use of small, low-cost drones is creating new challenges for air defense systems. Many of these platforms are difficult to detect using...

A New Crystal Could Make GPS Jamming Irrelevant

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Navigation systems today depend heavily on satellite signals, but those signals are not always reliable. GPS can be jammed or spoofed, and in certain...
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The Next Upgrade for Helicopters: Laser Protection

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Rescue helicopters operating in contested environments face a growing threat from infrared-guided missiles. While onboard warning systems can alert crews to incoming threats, they...
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No Flash, No Bang: A New Kind of Handheld Weapon

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Conventional firearms rely on chemical propellants, which bring a set of well-known limitations: noise, visible signatures, and fixed levels of force. In certain scenarios,...
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From Zero to Swarm in Seconds

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The growing use of drones on the battlefield is shifting the focus toward speed and scale. Small unmanned systems can be deployed in large...
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Clearing Naval Mines Without Putting Sailors at Risk

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Naval mines remain one of the most persistent threats in maritime security. Relatively inexpensive and easy to deploy, they can disrupt shipping lanes, block...

Stopping Drone Swarms Before They Reach You

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The rapid spread of unmanned aerial threats is exposing a key limitation in current air defense systems: coverage gaps between ground-based sensors and high-end...
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A Bomber That Can Slip Through Advanced Defenses

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Modern air defense systems are becoming increasingly dense and sophisticated, making it harder for conventional aircraft to operate inside contested airspace. Long-range missiles offer...
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A New Boost for Long-Range Air Operations

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Modern air operations increasingly demand platforms that can cover long distances, perform multiple roles, and respond quickly to both aerial and ground threats. However,...

Blink and It’s Airborne: The Ultra-Fast Tactical Drone

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Modern combat environments are placing increasing pressure on response time. Small drone threats can appear with little warning, leaving operators with only seconds to...

A New Way to Hit Targets Without Getting Close

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Striking targets deep behind enemy lines has become increasingly difficult as air defense systems grow more capable and layered. Ground-launched missiles often face range...

The Drone Boat That Carries More—and Moves Faster

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Naval forces are increasingly looking for ways to extend reach and firepower without exposing crews to risk. Traditional vessels offer capability but come with...

No Flash, No Noise: A New Kind of Handheld Weapon

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Conventional firearms rely on chemical propellants, producing noise, flash, and visible signatures that can limit their use in certain operational scenarios. In law enforcement...
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The Drone Built to Take Down Other Drones

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The rapid spread of low-cost kamikaze drones is creating a growing challenge for air defense systems. These small, expendable platforms can be deployed in...
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The Anti-Drone Weapon That Drives Itself

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The growing use of drones in both military and civilian environments is creating a new type of threat that traditional air defenses are not...

Think Ghost Guns Can’t Be Traced? Think Again

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The rise of 3D-printed firearms has created a growing challenge for law enforcement. Blueprints for these weapons are widely available online, and with a...

Looks Like a Box—Fires Like a Weapon: A New Kind of...

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Modern battlefields are becoming increasingly transparent. With drones, satellites, and persistent surveillance systems scanning large areas in real time, traditional missile launchers are easier...

Carrying the Load: Wearable Robots Boost Soldier Endurance

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Artillery operations remain among the most physically demanding tasks on the battlefield. Crews are required to repeatedly lift and load heavy shells, often weighing...

Stay Inside, Stay Safe: Vehicles Turn Into Drone Control Hubs

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Operating drones on the battlefield often requires soldiers to expose themselves outside armored vehicles, even in high-risk environments. While drones provide critical situational awareness,...

A New Way to Stop Drone Threats Before They Get Close

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The rapid spread of small drones is forcing armies to rethink how they defend moving formations. Low-cost UAVs can appear with little warning, overwhelm...

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This Shape-Shifting Origami Tech Could Transform Robotics and Shelters

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Foldable structures are widely used in engineering because they can transform from compact flat sheets into larger three-dimensional forms. But most existing designs face...