Shield presents X-BAT: the AI-powered VTOL unmanned fighter jet
Shield AI presents the X-BAT, an autonomous VTOL fighter jet piloted by Hivemind: range, cost, testing schedule and operational challenges analysed. Understand in 2 minutes […]
A curtain of harpoons: the Soviet self-defence system for ICBM silos
The Mozyr system was designed to protect Soviet ICBM silos by firing metal projectiles — technical and strategic analysis. Summary During the Cold War, the […]
Military firm behind drone frenzy in New Jersey
A private company under military contract admits to launching flying objects over New Jersey in November 2024, sparking panic and speculation about “UFOs”. Summary The […]
Airborne autonomy revisited with Shield AI’s Hivemind software
Shield AI’s Hivemind software redefines drone and aircraft autonomy: architecture, civil and military uses, positioning vis-à-vis the competition. In summary The Hivemind software, developed by […]
Mirage 2000 in interception: a sonic boom shakes eastern Paris
On the night of 16 to 17 October, two Mirage 2000s broke Mach 1 to intercept a non-responsive aircraft. Documented account, procedures, figures and issues. […]
Arrival of JF-17s in the Caucasus: Pakistani exercises or delivery to Baku?
Images of JF-17s on Azerbaijani runways are causing a stir on social media. Deployment for exercises or first deliveries to Baku? Analysis, figures and regional […]
AI in the service of war: Israel-Iran propaganda duel
Israel and Iran are waging an information war assisted by artificial intelligence, deploying deepfakes, bots and rival narratives to dominate the narrative. In summary Israel […]
American soldiers approached for espionage via LinkedIn and Reddit
The US Army reveals that foreign combatants are recruiting soldiers on LinkedIn, Reddit and Indeed for espionage, targeting young recruits in particular. Summary Foreign powers […]
IAI unveils the Fire Storm 250: a lethal machine gun drone
IAI presents the Fire Storm 250, a quadcopter drone armed with a machine gun, to support tactical units with precision and endurance in close combat. […]
The rebirth of a 21st-century Concorde: utopia or technological challenge?
Technical exploration of a modern supersonic aircraft: propulsion, aerodynamics, noise, fuels, costs, ongoing projects, and the feasibility of a 21st-century Concorde. Summary Recreating a “21st-century […]