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COMAC: China's Rival to Airbus and Boeing. Should They Be Worried?
China's COMAC is challenging the Airbus-Boeing duopoly with the C919 jet. Explore the history, technical challenges, certification hurdles, and geopolitical factors shaping this emerging aviation rival.
The A 29 Super Tucano How a Propeller Plane Became a 21st Century War Machine
Discover how the Brazilian-made A-29 Super Tucano, a propeller-driven turboprop, became the global standard for counterinsurgency and light attack missions in modern asymmetric warfare.
Admiral Kuznetsov: The Troubled Life of Russia’s Lone Aircraft Carrier
Explore the beleaguered history of Russia's sole aircraft carrier, from Soviet construction to modern-day disasters, and discover why corruption and neglect have left this once-mighty warship barely seaworthy.
Africa's Great Green Wall: Stopping the Spread of the Sahara
The Great Green Wall is Africa's ambitious plan to build an 8,000-kilometer barrier of vegetation to halt desertification across the Sahel. Learn about its progress, challenges, and uncertain future.
Are We Doing Nuclear Power Wrong?
Nuclear power offers among the lowest-carbon electricity available, yet excessive regulation and public fear have stalled its deployment. This analysis examines how safety rules may be undermining decarbonization efforts.
The Absolute Unit That Was The USS Enterprise
The Convair B-36 Peacemaker was the largest combat aircraft ever built, a nuclear-armed strategic bomber that defined America's early Cold War deterrence strategy with its unprecedented range and payload capacity.
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Unmanned Everything: Europe's Going All-In On Drone Tech
Europe is massively investing in domestic drone and anti-drone technology, from the IRIS-T SLS Mark IV and Cobra 600 to the long-delayed Eurodrone and Airbus's Ravenstorm, as it seeks to close the gap with American, Chinese, and Russian systems.
The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant Saga: A Tumultuous Past and an Uncertain Tomorrow
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Explore the decades-long quest for cold fusion, from the 1989 Pons-Fleischmann announcement to modern LENR research. Is there any reason to believe this controversial energy source might work?
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A comprehensive breakdown of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 megaprojects, from the ambitious NEOM and The Line to the delayed Jeddah Tower, Riyadh Metro, and energy sustainability initiatives.
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The inside story of Facebook's Aquila, a solar-powered internet drone with a 140-foot wingspan that promised to connect billions before the project was abruptly cancelled.