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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
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Discover Zvezda, the Soviet Union's ambitious plan for a permanent lunar base, featuring expandable modules, nuclear power, and a lunar tram system—decades before modern Artemis and ILRS programs.
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The FC-31 Gyrfalcon: China’s “Other” Stealth Fighter
Explore the Shenyang FC-31 Gyrfalcon, China's second fifth-generation stealth fighter. From its origins as a rejected competitor to the J-20 to its potential as a carrier-based and export aircraft.
Neutron Bombs – Enhanced Radiation Weapons
Discover how neutron bombs work, why they were developed during the Cold War, and why this controversial weapon never became a mainstay of modern warfare.
China's South China Sea Military Bases: The World's Largest Island-Building Project
How China built seven artificial islands in the contested Spratlys, turning three into military bases to back its South China Sea claim