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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 Maxim Gun: The Terrifying First Machine Gun
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Egypt is Building a Huge New Capital City. Here's Why.
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The Su-47 Berkut: Russia’s Craziest Experimental Fighter Plane
Explore the Su-47 Berkut, Russia's radical forward-swept wing fighter prototype that pushed engineering limits but ultimately failed to reach production.
The Taeyangho Train: Kim Jong-Un’s Fortress on Rails
Discover the Taeyangho, North Korea's armored train that serves as Kim Jong-Un's primary mode of transport. Equipped with missiles, bulletproof plating, and luxury amenities, this 310-560 metre 'Moving Fortress' reflects the paranoia and opulence of the Kim dynasty.
China has Made A Water Based Battery: But Does it Live up to the Hype?
Chinese scientists have developed an aqueous battery with nearly double the energy density of lithium-ion. Explore how it works, why it matters, and whether it lives up to the hype.