A New Layered Defense for Evolving Torpedo Threats

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Undersea threats are becoming harder to counter. Modern torpedoes are faster, quieter, and more capable of adjusting their course mid-run, leaving ships with very...

Say Goodbye to Congestion: A New Kind of Wireless

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Wireless networks are under growing pressure as more devices compete for bandwidth indoors. Offices, homes, and public spaces are increasingly crowded with Wi-Fi and...

A Smarter Way to Control Flexible Robots in Tight Spaces

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Robots are increasingly expected to operate in confined and complex environments, from industrial machinery to medical procedures inside the human body. Traditional robotic arms,...
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Forget Tilting: A New Way for Drones to Fly

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Traditional drones rely on a simple principle: to move forward, they must tilt. This dependence on body orientation limits maneuverability, slows response time, and...

Fighting Drones Without Leaving the Tank

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Modern armored units are facing a new challenge: drones are no longer a rare threat, but a constant presence. Small UAVs can locate, track,...

Can Bamboo Replace Carbon Fiber in Drones? New Tech Says Yes

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The push toward more sustainable drone designs has introduced a less obvious technical challenge: materials matter. While bamboo offers clear advantages as a lightweight,...

This Hidden Electric Push Could Power the Next Generation of Robotics

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

Powering Drones From the Ground—While They Fly

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Drone operations are often limited by one key factor: endurance. Even advanced platforms must return to base for recharging or battery replacement, creating gaps...
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When GPS Fails, This System Keeps Everything Running

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Modern military systems rely heavily on satellite navigation and timing, but these signals are increasingly vulnerable. In contested environments, electronic warfare can disrupt or...

The Shape-Shifting Robot That Repairs Itself Mid-Task

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Soft robots are often designed for a single task. Once their structure and internal wiring are set, their range of motion is fixed, limiting...

Seeing 450 Km Ahead: A New Radar Takes Shape

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The rapid growth of aerial threats, from long-range aircraft to small, low-flying drones, has exposed limitations in traditional radar systems. Detecting objects at extended...
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A Cruise Missile Fired From the Ground — and Retargeted Mid-Flight

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Modern military operations increasingly rely on long-range precision fires, but many of these capabilities have traditionally depended on ships or aircraft. In heavily contested...
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Smaller, Smarter, and Unmanned: A New Naval Shift

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Maritime operations are becoming increasingly complex, with growing demand for persistent surveillance, extended reach, and reduced risk to personnel. Traditional submarines can provide these...
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Dropping Armor From the Sky: A New Airborne Capability

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Airborne forces are designed for rapid deployment, but they often face a critical limitation once on the ground: lack of immediate heavy support. While...
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When Divers and Robots Start Thinking Together

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Underwater operations present a persistent challenge for both humans and machines. Visibility is often limited, communication is constrained, and navigation can quickly become uncertain....

No Signal Needed: The Drone Fighting Back Against Jamming

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The widespread use of small attack drones on the battlefield has created a constant contest between range and resilience. In recent phases of the...

$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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The Robot That Carries Gear—and Watches for Threats

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Modern ground forces are under increasing pressure to operate with less exposure while maintaining mobility and firepower. Carrying heavy equipment, securing movement routes, and...
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The Earbuds That Answer Questions About Your Surroundings

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Accessing visual information through AI typically requires smartphones, cameras, or wearable devices like smart glasses. However, these solutions often come with trade-offs: high power...

From Kitchen Staple to Combat Shield: How Rice Could Reinvent Protective...

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Engineers have long sought materials that can change their mechanical behavior depending on the situation. In robotics and protective equipment, the challenge is clear:...
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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,...

A Robot That Moves Without Motors? This One Does

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Soft robots are often seen as a promising solution for operating in delicate or constrained environments, but they come with a key limitation: movement....

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A Smart Bandage Can Use Engineered Cells to Speed Up Healing

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Chronic wounds remain one of the more difficult problems in regenerative medicine. In many cases, the body fails to maintain the immune and signaling...