Dual-use technology

The new approach to night vision technology includes an ultra-light infrared filter that is thinner than cling wrap and can transform regular glasses into...

Our atmosphere contains large amounts of water, and apparently, it can even be harvested and used to make drinking water. New research from the...

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is testing a system that integrates 3D printing with drone technology to facilitate equipment repairs in remote locations...

China’s military continues to integrate cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into its warfare strategies, aligning with its broader goal of mastering intelligent and cost-effective...

In a step toward smarter and more responsive military gear, researchers in South Korea have unveiled a new type of fabric-based technology that transforms...

Researchers in Sweden have identified a key mechanism that could improve the efficiency of solar fuel production using iron-based systems, a breakthrough that may...

Israeli cloud-security startup Sweet Security has secured a $75 million Series B round, and with it introduced a broadened platform designed to surface the...

High-power electronic systems—whether found in advanced sensors, industrial machinery, or directed-energy platforms—depend heavily on capacitors that can store and release energy in short, intense...

Search-and-rescue teams often struggle with a basic operational challenge: disaster zones are unpredictable, unmapped, and full of obstacles that confuse traditional robotic systems. Standard...

Modern military operations increasingly take place in environments where GPS cannot be relied upon. Electronic jamming, urban terrain, dense foliage, and underground spaces can...

Naval forces are under increasing pressure to monitor vast maritime areas, protect critical sea lanes, and respond quickly to emerging threats—often with limited numbers...

Clearing naval mines remains one of the most dangerous and time-consuming tasks at sea. Mines can sit on the seabed for decades, threatening shipping...

Military AI ethics debate

Electric motors power everything from household appliances to industrial systems. Most rely on magnetic fields generated by electric current to create rotation. While electrostatic...

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

Coordinating large numbers of robots to perform complex tasks remains a major challenge. Traditional systems often rely on centralized control, detailed planning, and constant...

Robots have become increasingly capable in controlled environments, but they still struggle to replicate the adaptability and precision seen in animals. Biological movement relies...

Legged robots have become increasingly capable in recent years, but most advanced quadruped systems remain expensive, complex, and difficult for students, hobbyists, and researchers...

Modern military and civilian systems depend heavily on precise timing. GPS satellites do far more than provide location - they also distribute highly accurate...

Gallium nitride has become an important material for high-performance radar, communications and electronic warfare systems because it can handle far more radio-frequency power than...

The distributed nature of operations military forces will likely be engaged in in the future requires flexible, resilient, and robust communications where units will...

Researchers from Edith Cowan University have developed a new computer tracking technology that uses camera footage to detect drunk drivers. The scientists took data and...