France: first locally-manufactured combat UAV
France unveils its first combat UAV, the Veloce 330, capable of attacking targets with precision. Technical analysis and strategic implications. In brief France has revealed […]
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The risks of autonomous weapons: ethical and technical issues
Autonomous weapons capable of selecting and engaging targets without human intervention raise ethical, accountability and control concerns. Autonomous Weapon Systems (AWS) represent a major technological […]
Cosmos 2553: Testing a future orbital nuclear weapon?
Cosmos 2553: a Russian satellite suspected of testing an orbital nuclear weapon, with implications for global space security. Understand in 2 minutes The Russian Cosmos […]
Aurora advances design of DARPA VTOL aircraft
Aurora Flight Sciences is making progress on the design of SPRINT, a fast, autonomous VTOL aircraft, in the preliminary phase thanks to a DARPA contract. […]
The discovery of the manual for light-speed travel
Discover how researchers are redefining light-speed travel with a new approach that respects the laws of physics. In brief Researchers at Applied Physics have proposed […]
Operation of Fighter Jet Flares
Discover the technical operation of fighter jet flares and their use on other types of aircraft. Detailed explanations and examples. In brief Fighter jet flares […]
Development of a Hypersonic Interceptor by the USA and Japan
The United States and Japan sign an agreement to co-develop an interceptor capable of neutralizing hypersonic threats in the glide phase of flight. In brief […]
How are experimental aircrafts tested?
Experimental aircrafts represent the cutting edge of aeronautical innovation. Their development involves a series of rigorous tests to ensure that they are safe, reliable and […]
Space nuclear threat: a worrying technological escalation
Learn more about Russia’s space nuclear weapons threat, a development that is causing major concern. A recent statement by John Plumb, US Assistant Secretary of […]
AI in the F-16: the future of air defense
The US military plans to deploy AI-controlled F-16 fighter jets as early as 2028, marking a turning point in air defense. Technological advances are constantly […]