Survivability & Protection

Carrier-based aviation is under pressure to extend its operational reach while reducing the workload on manned aircraft. Fighter jets are often tasked not only...

Supplying forces in contested environments has become increasingly complex. Ground convoys are vulnerable to ambushes and improvised threats, while crewed aircraft face growing risks...

Mutable Tactics, a DefenceTech startup, secures €1.8M in pre-seed funding to advance its AI technology for autonomous drone swarms, revolutionizing defense operations.

Large strategic bombers were designed for a very different battlespace than the one air forces face today. Modern conflicts rely on dense sensor networks,...

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Retrofitting aircraft that are already owned by the Army is a major cost-saving measure over purchasing new builds. US Combat aviators have recently conducted...

Flying autonomous drones through unpredictable environments remains one of the biggest technical challenges in robotics. In confined spaces such as collapsed buildings, industrial sites,...

Naval mines remain a quiet but persistent danger. Cheap to deploy and difficult to detect, they can block ports, restrict maneuver, and threaten both...

Nearly 20 percent of US soldiers have suffered a traumatic brain injury with symptoms including memory problems, persistent headaches and seizures, and behavioral problems...

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

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...

Modern armored vehicles are being pushed to their limits by a changing battlefield. Infantry fighting vehicles must now deal with better-protected targets, widespread drone...

A prototype of the Storm, a multi-role armored vehicle has been unveiled by the Ukrainian company Highland Systems. The armored MPV has a hybrid...

Underwater environments are notoriously demanding for electronic systems. Sensors used by divers and underwater robots must withstand pressure, moisture and constant mechanical stress while...

Maintaining a credible sea-based nuclear deterrent requires more than just advanced missiles. Submarines tasked with strategic patrols must remain undetected for extended periods while...

Government agencies are increasingly looking to integrate artificial intelligence into daily operations, but adoption at scale presents challenges. Sensitive workloads, including classified environments, require...

Growing missile arsenals are placing unprecedented pressure on air and missile defense systems. Ballistic threats are no longer limited to a small number of...

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

As 5G networks continue expanding into critical infrastructure, autonomous systems, and industrial environments, the demands on network security are increasing rapidly. High-speed connectivity and...

Air-defense radars face an inherent problem: the signals they transmit to find aircraft can also reveal where the radar itself is located. In a...

Stealth aircraft designers have long faced a hard tradeoff. Flying-wing bombers offer excellent range, efficiency, and low radar visibility, but they pay a price...

So far this year we’ve written about new and exciting ways you’ll be getting to work in the near future, but now we turn...