Turning Point in Solar-Powered High-Altitude UAS Development
Solar UAS innovations are increasingly applied to long-term missions. A new joint venture will fund the development and production of solar-powered high-altitude unmanned aircraft...
NASA Employs AI-Powered Robotic Blacksmiths for Manufacturing
Machina Labs is advancing NASA's manufacturing capabilities with its innovative robotic blacksmith platform, the Robotic Craftsman. This system utilizes 7-axis robots to revolutionize how...
The New Japanese Mini Space-Based Solar Power Plant That Will Beam...
Japan’s space-based solar-power station is expected to begin testing next year, in a project meant to help the world reduce its dependence on fossil...
Drone and Satellite Collaboration Has Yielded Unexpected Results
Understanding the severity and distribution of a fire within a forest can assist with estimating and modeling future forest fires. Unmanned aerial vehicle LiDAR...
Gray Eagle UAV Breaks New Ground with PLEO Satellite Communication Test
General Atomics has achieved a significant milestone in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology with the successful integration of the Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER)...
Miniature EW System Packs Tactical Punch
A new electronic warfare (EW) system capable of disrupting enemy communications and sensors was recently demonstrated in the United States, highlighting advances in small,...
Blockchain Tech to Help Track Air Traffic
The Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system functions with satellite rather than radar technology to more accurately observe and track air traffic. In a bid...
Laser Communication With Outer Space? NASA Completes its Two-Way Laser Communication...
NASA is sending an Integrated LCRD Low Earth Orbit User Modem and Amplifier Terminal (ILLUMA-T) to the International Space Station to communicate with the...
The Digital Backbone of Tomorrow’s Battles
Modern military operations unfold simultaneously in the air, at sea, on land, in space and in cyberspace. Yet for decades, command-and-control systems were largely...
The Border That Watches Its Back
Modern borders are increasingly difficult to defend with traditional means alone. Fast-moving ground forces, low-flying drones, cyber interference, and long-range missiles compress reaction times...
New UAV for Maritime Surveillance Missions Exposed
A new, twin-engined fixed-wing UAV designed for maritime surveillance missions has been exposed by Tekever. The AR5 is designed to address maritime concerns such...
A Strike Drone That Can Fly Blind—and Still Hit Its Target
Loitering munitions have become a central feature of modern conflict, offering a relatively low-cost way to strike targets with precision. However, many existing systems...
Automated Target Detection in the Future Battlefield – IAI and Matrix...
In an age of big data, operational systems’ operators are grappling with information influx. Integrating operational scenarios and automated tools with high reliability will...
Shortening Flights With a Detour Though Space
New research from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) shows potential in significantly reducing flight time. How? By taking a small detour through space...
Astronomers Warn of Bright Satellites Obscuring the Stars
Scientists from the International Astronomical Union (IAU) announced that one of the brightest objects in the night sky is BlueWalker 3, the world's largest...
Satellite Tech Advancing 5G Network Connectivity
The British electronics company Filtronic is collaborating with the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency to develop advanced space technology to boost...
This Aerospace Startup Will Offer Space Tourism Tickets at Competitive Prices
Jiangsu-based tech startup Deep Blue Aerospace has announced an ambitious plan to launch its first passengers on a 12-minute suborbital space journey in 2027....
AI-Powered Solution Tackles GNSS Signal Errors in Urban Environments
GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) plays a pivotal role in modern technologies like autonomous vehicles and intelligent transportation systems. However, in urban areas, tall...
Chinese Submarines with Lasers Could Take Down Starlink Satellites
China’s PLA released a study stating that Chinese submarines equipped with lasers could soon potentially disable Starlink satellites, which would significantly enhance China’s defense...
When GPS Fails, This System Keeps Everything Running
Modern military systems rely heavily on satellite navigation and timing, but these signals are increasingly vulnerable. In contested environments, electronic warfare can disrupt or...
Defense Giants Collaborate at Air Combat Sphere
The new aerial battlefield incorporates manned and unmanned systems, satellites, etc. All these elements must be interconnected in order to achieve maximal coordination. The...
US Space Force May Establish Joint Hotline with China
The US Space Force may set up a direct line of communications with China’s space agency in order to deal with potential interplanetary emergencies,...
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This Balloon-Launched Missile Is Designed to Ignore GPS Jamming
Electronic warfare has become one of the defining features of modern conflict. Jamming systems can disrupt satellite navigation, interfere with communications, and reduce the...
