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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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Russia Might Be Reactivating a Secret Soviet Submarine Base
A Cold War-era underground submarine base in Crimea, Objekt 825, may be returning to military use as Russia seeks to protect its Black Sea Fleet from Ukrainian attacks.
Arleigh Burke: The U.S. Navy's Guided-Missile Destroyer Workhorse
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How Billions Were Wasted on the Superconducting Super Collider
The inside story of America's abandoned $11 billion particle collider: why the SSC was built, how it failed, and how Europe's LHC seized the crown of high-energy physics.
What Do We Know About Russia's AI "Superweapon"?
Russia's Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle travels at Mach 20 with AI-powered autonomy, evading missile defenses and reshaping nuclear deterrence. Here's what we know about this terrifying weapon.
The KC-46 Pegasus
Explore the troubled history and capabilities of the KC-46 Pegasus, Boeing's next-generation aerial refueling tanker born from scandal, delays, and technical challenges.
Nuclear Trains: Why We Can't Have These...
From Cold War prototypes to modern patents, discover why nuclear-powered trains—despite their fuel efficiency and low emissions—never made it past the drawing board due to safety, security, and financial obstacles.