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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.
What Has Become of Megaprojects We Covered in 2024?
From China's Fujian aircraft carrier to NASA's X-59 supersonic jet, Hermeus' hypersonic Quarterhorse, Mexico's Interoceanic Corridor, Ireland's troubled children's hospital, and the evolving space tourism industry—discover where these megaprojects stand in mid-2026.
Siberia II Pipeline: What Do We Know?
A comprehensive analysis of the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, the decades-long Russia-China gas negotiation, and its geopolitical implications for global energy markets.
Smash 2000L: How a Smart Rifle Scope Helps Marines Fight Battlefield Drones
How SMARTSHOOTER's Smash 2000L fire-control optic helps infantry engage small drones, and why smart rifle scopes still face hard battlefield limits.
Aurora Spy Plane: The $2 Billion Aircraft That May Never Have Existed
The Aurora legend began with a black-budget line item, sonic booms, and triangular sightings. The evidence points to something murkier than one spy plane.
LOCUST X3: The Laser Built to Make Drone Defense Affordable
How AeroVironment's LOCUST X3 uses a 20-35+ kW laser to attack the cost problem behind modern drone defense.
Project Pulse
The engineering briefing that explains why nothing gets built on time — or on budget.
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The IL-86: The Soviets' Botched Answer to the 747
Discover the bizarre story of the IL-86, the Soviet Union's flawed attempt to match Boeing's 747 jumbo jet, featuring self-loading luggage, built-in stairs, and peculiar design compromises born from terrible airports.
The RBMK: The Shoddy Nuclear Reactor That Nearly Killed Millions
How the RBMK reactor's fatally flawed design—positive void coefficient, graphite-tipped control rods, and cost-cutting corners—turned Chernobyl into history's worst nuclear disaster.
Choppers vs. Drones: The Sky's New Kings
Explore the battle for aerial dominance between manned helicopters and unmanned drones. From the Black Hornet to the Global Hawk, discover how drone warfare is reshaping modern combat and why pilots aren't obsolete yet.