Revolutionary Paper-Based Device Generates Power from Moisture in the Air
As wearable electronics continue to gain popularity, powering these devices has become a key challenge. Traditional batteries often fall short, with limited flexibility and...
$50M Funding to Take Electric Boats Into the Defense Market
Arc Boat Company has raised $50 million in a new funding round to expand its operations and introduce its electric propulsion systems to the...
Waterproof, Flexible, and Nearly Invincible: Future Military Batteries
A small group of United States Army scientists have been at work developing a new lightweight and nearly invincible battery. The new batteries are...
Stronger Magnets, Smaller Motors: A Boost for Clean Energy Tech
A research team has developed an advanced magnet production technique that could improve the performance and efficiency of electric motors used in clean energy...
DARPA Funds Vertical Take-off and Landing UAV
Aurora’s XV-24A LightningStrike Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) XPlane subscale vehicle demonstrator (SVD) aircraft has recently completed its planned flight test program at the...
Army Researchers Unveil Game-Changing Battery Technology for Military and Civilian Use
Scientists from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) have recently introduced a new method that could revolutionize rechargeable...
Innovative UAV Tethering System Charges Drones in Mid-Air
The US Army has patented a groundbreaking technology aimed at extending the flight duration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Developed by the Army Combat...
Power-Saving Chip to Revolutionize IoT Network
The IoT network is capable of connecting many different sensors integrated in civil structures, appliances, vehicles, manufacturing equipment, etc. to online servers. However, one...
The EV Battery that Charges in 10 Minutes
Zeekr, a China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has claimed the title of having the “world’s fastest-charging” EV battery with its latest battery pack that...
First Open-Ocean Flight by Hydro-Powered Drone
An open-ocean drone test flight driven by the goal of improving timely delivery medical services was completed between two islands in under two hours....
New Use for Command Office Florescent Light
Next-generation command operations centers of the US Military will be based on innovative technologies in various fields. One of them is Li-Fi, which uses...
General Motors to Work On Fuel Cell-Powered UUVs With US Navy
General Motors has announced that it is cooperating with the Office of Naval Research and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory to incorporate automotive hydrogen...
New Micro-Drones Can Launch, Land, Recharge, and Relaunch Without Human Help
One of the biggest challenges facing modern military reconnaissance is persistence. Small drones provide valuable situational awareness, but they are limited by battery life,...
New Solar UAV to Maintain Flight for One Year
A new solar electric unmanned aerial vehicle, which has the potential to fly for up to a year before needing maintenance, has become a...
Graphene Ultra-capacitors To Power Multi-purpose Unmanned Ground Vehicle
Milrem will showcase its multipurpose UGV (unmanned ground vehicle) using Graphene ultra-capacitor technology for power at DSEI 2015, Defense World reports.
The high power cells...
Tiny Batteries Could Power Miniscule Robots
Engineers at MIT have developed a tiny battery that could revolutionize the field of micro-robotics, facilitating the implementation of robotics to applications that require...
Nuclear Plants – Target for Hackers
Since May, hackers have been penetrating the computer networks of companies that operate nuclear power stations and other energy facilities, as well as manufacturing...
Aerial Refueling Drone Completes First Flight
First test flight to the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray refueling drone. The two-hour flight, remotely controlled by Boeing pilots, tested the basic flight functions...
Smart Street Light Poles Supply Much More Than Lighting
Street lights are valuable city assets that can enable various smart city services and Internet of Things strategies. A vast array of connected devices...
Don’t Worry About Drone Recharging
One of the prevalent challenges in drone operation is the battery life expectancy. A new autonomous drone charging solution eliminates the need for battery...
Powering Drones From the Ground—While They Fly
Drone operations are often limited by one key factor: endurance. Even advanced platforms must return to base for recharging or battery replacement, creating gaps...
Perfect Solution Developed for Warfighter
Future warfighters will be able to charge their electronic devices without batteries or cords, thanks to a revolutionary material. A game-changing study led by...















































