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Unmanned Everything: Europe's Going All-In On Drone Tech

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.

Simon Whistler · July 1, 2026
What Has Become of Megaprojects We Covered in 2024?

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.

Simon Whistler · June 29, 2026
Siberia II Pipeline: What Do We Know?

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.

Simon Whistler · June 12, 2026
Smash 2000L: How a Smart Rifle Scope Helps Marines Fight Battlefield Drones

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.

Simon Whistler · June 4, 2026
Aurora Spy Plane: The $2 Billion Aircraft That May Never Have Existed

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.

Simon Whistler · June 2, 2026
LOCUST X3: The Laser Built to Make Drone Defense Affordable

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.

Simon Whistler · May 24, 2026
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The UAE's "Zero Carbon" City is a Huge Failure. Here's Why.

The UAE's "Zero Carbon" City is a Huge Failure. Here's Why.

Masdar City was supposed to be the world's first zero-carbon city. Sixteen years later, it's half-built, nearly empty, and no longer even claims to be carbon-neutral.

Simon Whistler · November 13, 2024
The A 29 Super Tucano How a Propeller Plane Became a 21st Century War Machine

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.

Simon Whistler · November 6, 2024
Saudi Arabia's Insane Bridge Hotel

Saudi Arabia's Insane Bridge Hotel

Explore Treyam, the futuristic bridge hotel planned for Saudi Arabia's Neom megaproject—a 450-meter glass-bottomed luxury resort suspended over a desert lagoon.

Simon Whistler · October 31, 2024
How Landfill Works: There's Way More Going on Here than You Think (REUPLOAD)

How Landfill Works: There's Way More Going on Here than You Think (REUPLOAD)

Discover the surprising complexity of modern landfills, from leachate containment and methane harvesting to the history of sanitation and whether landfills are truly sustainable.

Simon Whistler · October 29, 2024
The Most Expensive Plane Crash in History

The Most Expensive Plane Crash in History

In 2008, a $1.2 billion B-2 Spirit stealth bomber crashed on takeoff in Guam after moisture corrupted its sensors — the costliest aviation accident ever.

Simon Whistler · October 23, 2024
The Absolute Unit That Was The USS Enterprise

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.

Simon Whistler · October 2, 2024