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US' one-way attack mission capability to get boost with new aircraft
41+ min ago (54+ words) AEVEX's Group 3 unmanned aircraft systems are designed for affordability, manufacturability, and mission flexibility, incorporating autonomy'enabling frameworks. The U. S. Air Force's capability is set to get a major boost for one-way attack missions. A California-based company is set to deliver multiple new…...
UAE calls drone strike near nuclear plant "dangerous escalation"
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (385+ words) The UAE said the attack caused no injuries or radiation leak, while investigators worked to trace the drone's origin. A drone strike near the United Arab Emirates' only nuclear power station has increased tensions across the Gulf. The incident took…...
New electronic warfare tech boosts unmanned systems' power in operations
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (120+ words) New electronic warfare tech can help unmanned systems operate in anti-access areas Interesting Engineering A defense company has unveiled a miniature electronic warfare (EW) system for unmanned aerial platforms. Called STORM SHIELD, the electronic warfare (EW) system is developed by…...
US' next-gen interceptor missile showcases 100% seeker capability
10+ hour, 4+ min ago (162+ words) Our team's shared mission, innovative approach and agility were essential to achieving this milestone," said Randy Crites, vice president, Lockheed Martin Advanced Programs. The successful SCFT demonstrates we remain on course to deliver a next-generation interceptor that will defend our…...
Spectacular elite British Roman burial unearthed in Colchester
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (455+ words) Residue analysis showed that frankincense and gypsum were present in the coffin, along with an exotic resin in a glass vessel. In one of the most fascinating Roman burials ever uncovered in Colchester, the remains of a woman surfaced during…...
You Tuber's 7x larger Arduino tortoise bot navigates autonomously
11+ hour, 12+ min ago (535+ words) After completing a custom Arduino Uno board that was scaled up seven times its usual size. Instead of sticking with the typical tabletop-scale builds, Arduino hobbyist and You Tuber Uncle Stem chose to take a familiar robotics concept and push…...
Recycled human waste could help grow crops on moon and Mars colonies
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (153+ words) Using a process called bioregenerative life support systems (BLi SS), NASA researchers developed a method to treat sewage and turn it into a nutrient-dense liquid....
China uses coal power exhaust to produce cheaper fertiliser
11+ hour, 38+ min ago (366+ words) The process avoids the need for underground storage by redirecting industrial emissions into agricultural production. A new industrial process at a coal-fired power plant in China is converting smokestack emissions directly into fertiliser instead of storing the carbon underground. Chinese…...
Defend Air Stops FPV Drones
16+ hour, 54+ min ago (121+ words) Interesting Engineering Defend Air Stops FPV Drones Defend Air intercepts fast-moving FPV drones using a non-explosive net capture system. The platform is designed for close-range defense where jamming and electronic countermeasures may fail. The Defend Air drone capture vehicle uses…...
US' missile warning program gets boost from next-gen flight hardware
14+ hour, 12+ min ago (178+ words) BAE Systems is also building a second flight unit for the NGP mission. A London-based company has delivered the next-generation flight hardware for U. S. Space Force missile warning program. BAE Systems has delivered the sensor subassembly and sensor system controller components…...