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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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Inside Kelvedon Hatch, the Cold War bunker built to keep the British government alive 38 meters underground through nuclear war.
Quarterhorse: The Future of Hypersonic Flight
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Discover the LNER Class A4, the fastest steam locomotive ever built. Learn about Sir Nigel Gresley's masterpiece, its record-breaking 126mph run, and its enduring legacy.
The Sea Vixen: The Strangest Fighter Jet in British History
Discover the de Havilland Sea Vixen, Britain's weirdest naval fighter jet with its bizarre offset cockpit, appalling crash record, and complicated legacy in Royal Navy service.
The Nuclear Triad: Always Prepared to End the World
Explore the three pillars of nuclear deterrence—strategic bombers, ICBMs, and submarine-launched ballistic missiles—and how the nuclear triad ensures mutually assured destruction.
The SR-91 "Aurora": The Plane That Doesn't Exist
A 1985 budget line, sightings over Britain and California, a Skunk Works denial. Inside the Aurora, the spy plane that may never have existed