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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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Explore the decades-long quest for cold fusion, from the 1989 Pons-Fleischmann announcement to modern LENR research. Is there any reason to believe this controversial energy source might work?
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Project Babylon: Saddam Hussein’s Supergun
The true story of Gerald Bull, the Canadian artillery genius who helped Saddam Hussein build a gun capable of firing satellites into space.
Railguns: the Useless Billion-Dollar Weapon
The U.S. Navy spent half a billion dollars on electromagnetic railguns before scrapping the program in 2021. Discover why this sci-fi weapon failed while China, Japan, and others still chase the dream.
Turkey’s Insane Naval Aircraft Carrier
Discover the TCG Anadolu, Turkey's groundbreaking multipurpose naval carrier and amphibious assault ship. The world's first major vessel designed for complete drone-carrier symbiosis, featuring Bayraktar TB3 and Kızılelma unmanned combat aircraft.