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This laser Technology can Read text from a mile Away

Your vision might be sharp enough to read small print at the optometrist from a few meters away, but it pales in comparison to a new device recently demonstrated by researchers. This device successfully scanned tiny individual characters from a staggering distance of 1.36 kilometers (about 0.85 miles). How Intensity Interferometry Redefines Imaging Unlike traditional […]

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US Space Force Invests In Space-Based Aircraft Carrier For Satellite Protection

The US Space Force has secured a contract worth up to US$60 million to develop and deploy a type of aircraft carrier in space. While this may sound unusual, the purpose is to position space vehicles in orbit to quickly address potential threats. Space Once Seen as a Peaceful Zone, Now the Battlefield of the

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Night Vision Goggles Gain Thermal Imaging with a Clip-on Module

Night vision goggles and thermal imaging scopes are valuable individually, but combining them offers the advantages of both. Thermoteknix has developed an attachment for those who only have night vision goggles, enabling thermal imaging with a simple click. Night vision technology has revolutionized military tactics and also benefits law enforcement, naturalists, and even those hunting

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DARPA Aims to Wirelessly Charge Drones Mid-Flight with Power-Beaming

DARPA has boosted funding for far-field wireless power transfer, or power-beaming, for in-flight drone charging. This eliminates the need for mission interruptions for recharging or battery replacement, potentially saving critical missions. Dr. Ifana Mahbub, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Texas, received DARPA’s Young Faculty Award in 2021, granting

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Directed Energy Weapon Fires 13-Cent Shots Instead of Million-Dollar Missiles

A new directed energy weapon is being introduced to strengthen British defense capabilities. Costing only 13 cents per shot, it is as effective but significantly cheaper than the multi-million dollar missiles it aims to replace. The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) is part of the British government’s strategy to address evolving geopolitical challenges, increasing

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British Army Showcases its Deadliest Tank in Live Fire Drills

The British Army has deployed prototypes of its Challenger 3 main battle tank for its inaugural live-fire trials in Germany. Featuring an enhanced cannon, the upgraded tank boasts the capability to intercept and neutralize incoming anti-tank projectiles while in flight. Market as the UK’s most formidable tank to date, the Challenger 3 represents a substantial

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Northrop Grumman Unveils Manta Ray Underwater Glider

Northrop Grumman unveils its inaugural prototype of the Manta Ray Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV), developed for DARPA. This large-scale submarine glider is engineered to conduct extensive undersea missions autonomously. Nature’s Engineering Influence After millennia of grappling with engineering challenges, nature has amassed a remarkable repertoire of solutions, a fact acknowledged by human engineers since the

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Declassified Video Shows DragonFire Laser Weapon in Action

Recently disclosed footage demonstrates the UK’s £100 million (US$127 million) DragonFire laser weapon as it undergoes tests, destroying various targets such as drones and mortar rounds on test benches and in field scenarios. Although DragonFire has been in development since 2017, information regarding the 50-kW class laser has remained classified. What we do understand is

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New Thermal Scope Tracks Bullets Sans Tracers

Teledyne FLIR, a defense contractor, has introduced its latest thermal sniper scope capable of tracking its own bullets during both day and night operations, with a range of up to 2,200 meters (1.3 miles). Debuting at the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas, the ThermoSight HISS-HD empowers snipers and machine gunners to engage distant targets covertly.

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DARPA’s X-Plane Can Carry 100 Tons

Aurora Flight Sciences has revised the design of its Liberty Lifter, a maritime military heavy-lift transport being developed for DARPA. This efficient X-plane achieves substantial lift through the utilization of the wing-in-ground effect. Since 2022, DARPA has been working on the Liberty Lifter project, aiming to create a cost-effective seaplane with the cargo capacity of

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