Forget Drones—These Robot Snakes Inspect Power Lines From the Inside Track

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Maintaining large electrical grids is a difficult and often dangerous task. Power lines stretch across vast distances, pass through hard-to-reach terrain, and require regular...

How Far Can a Sniper Rifle Really Reach? New Claims Spark...

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Extreme long-range shooting pushes multiple technologies to their limits. At distances measured in kilometers rather than meters, even small variations in ammunition, optics, wind...
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A New Robot Submarine Built for Stealth Strike Missions

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As unmanned systems expand across air and land domains, underwater autonomy is becoming an increasingly important area of military development. Traditional submarines remain highly...

Drone vs. Drone: A New Layer of Battlefield Protection

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The drone threat continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Explosive drones and loitering munitions have become some of the most significant threats facing...

This Pea-Sized Pump Could Be the Missing Piece for Soft Robots

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Soft robots are often praised for their flexibility, safety, and ability to interact with delicate environments. But many of these systems still depend on...

Instead of Shooting Drones Down, This Laser Blinds Them

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Small unmanned aerial systems have become an increasingly common challenge for naval forces. Surveillance drones can track ship movements, collect targeting information, and operate...
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The Next Step in Drone Defense: 30 Targets Per Minute

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The growing use of drones on the battlefield is creating a new challenge for air defense systems. Small, low-cost drones can operate individually or...

The Battlefield Vehicle of the Future May Drive Itself

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Modern military ground operations are increasingly moving toward autonomous systems capable of operating in contested environments with reduced risk to personnel. However, developing military...
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AI and Lasers Team Up Against Swarms of Drones

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The growing use of inexpensive drones has created a major challenge for air defense systems. Small reconnaissance UAVs and FPV strike drones can be...
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Optical AI May Be the Key to Faster, Lower-Power Communications

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Modern communication networks are under increasing pressure. Cloud computing, streaming services, connected devices, and real-time applications continue to drive massive growth in data traffic,...
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Reusable Rocket Engine Hits Hypersonic Milestone

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Hypersonic systems promise significant advantages in speed and responsiveness, but their development has been slowed by a persistent challenge: most propulsion technologies are designed...

A New Layer in Drone Warfare: Launching Strikes From the Sky

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Small FPV drones have become a central tool on the modern battlefield, offering precision strike capabilities at relatively low cost. However, their effectiveness is...

Speed Meets Firepower: The Next-Gen Battlefield Robot

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Modern military operations are increasingly defined by speed, flexibility, and reduced risk to personnel. At the same time, forces operating in complex environments, such...
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Breaking the Limits of Subsea Endurance

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Underwater missions are often constrained by endurance. Most autonomous underwater vehicles rely on batteries, which limit how long they can remain submerged before needing...
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A Robot That Climbs Walls to Do Dangerous Jobs

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Industrial environments such as chemical facilities, refineries, and large storage sites often involve hazardous conditions that put human workers at risk. Tasks like welding,...
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A New Kind of Stealth: Using Radar Energy Instead of Batteries

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Modern military and civilian systems face a growing power and connectivity problem. Sensors, communications, and autonomous platforms all demand more energy, yet batteries add...

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...

The Hidden Potential Behind Space-Based Solar Power

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As demand for clean and continuous energy grows, space-based solar power has emerged as a long-term solution. By collecting sunlight in orbit, where it...

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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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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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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This Upgrade Could Eliminate One of Laser Weapons’ Biggest Weaknesses

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High-energy laser weapons are steadily moving from development programs into operational military service, but maintaining them in the field remains a significant challenge. One...