Military
The military has been a key driver of technology throughout history and the 21st century is no exception. Drones, GPS and the internet itself are just some of the transformative technologies originally developed for the military that have found commercial applications, and the list continues to grow.
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Tempest 6th-gen fighter jet concept features next-gen power and aeros
July 21, 2024At this year's Farnborough International Airshow, Britain, Italy and Japan are showing off the latest concept model of the sixth-generation fighter being developed by the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), highlighting its advanced aerodynamics. -
Light-speed radar can track multiple Mach-20 missiles
July 12, 2024China has just made another move on the hypersonic missile war game board. An incredibly accurate laser-based radar system has been announced that would be able to track objects ripping through the sky at over four miles per second. -
Remembering FLIP, the US Navy’s self-sinking research ship
July 12, 2024There are few things in this world that are literally unique. One of these, in the true sense of the word, is the FLoating Instrument Platform (FLIP), which was a floating barge built for the US Navy that regularly sank itself on end for science. -
First look: DARPA's latest stealth X-Plane will fly this year
July 11, 2024Northrop Grumman has released a photo of the Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) XRQ-73 stealth drone X-plane that it has built for DARPA and is expected to fly by the end of the year. -
Semi-secret US Air Force long-endurance spy drone breaks cover
July 03, 2024An open-secret American spy plane has broken cover after the US Air Force released photos of its Unmanned Long-endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft (ULTRA). Built by DZYNE, the semi-classified drone is now confirmed as deployed and active. -
DARPA's next-gen flying wing drone X-plane set to fly this year
June 28, 2024Looking like a miniature B-21 bomber, DARPA has shown off its new Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) program aircraft. Called the XRQ-73, the long-range hybrid-electric drone is scheduled to fly by the end of the year. -
Watch: USAF shows off cutting-edge X-67A's maiden flight
June 26, 2024The US Air Force has released a video of the maiden flight of its XQ-67A demonstrator drone. Taken on February 28, 2024, the footage shows the autonomous aircraft strutting its stuff in the skies over Gray Butte Field Airport, Palmdale, California. -
Night vision goggles get thermal imaging upgrade via clip-on module
June 23, 2024Night vision goggles and thermal imaging scopes are both useful pieces of kit in their own right, but combining the two provides the best of both worlds. For those who have only the goggles, Thermoteknix has come up with an attachment adds thermal capabilities with a click. -
Updated mobile missile system targets NATO rearming efforts
June 20, 2024Rheinmetall has taken the wraps off GMARS, the new Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System developed with Lockheed Martin. It could be the future of NATO land missile systems thanks to its advanced features and compatibility with current systems. -
Suitcase-sized laser weapon takes down drones in Australian Army tests
June 19, 2024The Australian Department of Defence has demonstrated what is not only the country's first laser weapon, but what is billed as the world’s most powerful portable high-energy laser, capable of taking down drones with ground-breaking precision. -
Rolls-Royce hybrid stealth engine helps conceal armored vehicles
June 17, 2024Aiming to make armored vehicles stealthier, Rolls-Royce is using this year's Eurosatory defense trade fair to debut a new concept hybrid diesel engine that not only makes tanks and such more efficient, but easier to hide. -
Video: First look at DARPA's massive Manta Ray drone in action
June 14, 2024Northrop Grumman has revealed more details on its robotic Manta Ray submersible in some new videos. These include a 4K 360° tour of the first test dive and a rundown on the project with images from never-before-seen angles. -
K9 GEN4 'hel-mutt' protects action dogs
June 11, 2024If your doggo wants to join the armed forces, law enforcement, rescue services, or just look badass while guarding the front lawn, Dark Systems has Fido's back with its DarkFighter K9 helmet (hel-mutt?) GEN4 that combines protection and serious attitude. -
€9 million in military robots ordered from German startup by NATO
June 10, 2024ARX Robotics has just received €9 million from the NATO Innovation Fund to develop a series of robust unmanned ground vehicles. The modular design of the bots makes them capable of filling a variety of roles in the alliance's attack and defense systems. -
Airbus Wingman concept gives stealthy look at aerial combat future
June 05, 2024Bringing some flash to military aviation, Airbus is showing off its Wingman drone concept this week at the International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin. The 1:1 scale mock-up is the aerospace equivalent of a "show car" for highlighting ideas.
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