HEADLINES ARCHIVE
From Earth to orbit (Jan. 26 - Feb. 1)
Perhaps for the first time in 50 years, space programs are exciting again. These technologies a redefining humanity's physical and electronic reach - and perhaps laying the path for a future among the stars.
Doubling-down on algorithms improves drone detection, tracking
Be it over war-torn Ukraine or nighttime New Jersey, drone tracking is in high demand. Most monitoring occurs via cameras equipped with recognition algorithms, where recent advances may help fortify drone defenses.
December 2024: A very bad month for aviation
Hundreds of sightings of anxiety-inducing drones swept through the U.S. mid-Atlantic. Later, two large plane crashes would claim hundreds of lives.
SPEE3D’S Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing technology successfully prints metal parts in sub-zero environments
Tests confirm that the XSPEE3D system and Cold Spray Metal Additive Manufacturing (CSAM) equipment successfully operate in a sub-zero environment.
Using water to propel a satellite
A satellite successfully used water as a propellant to change orbit for the first time, leading the way to novel propulsion systems that are more efficient and run on inexpensive fuel.
AI-powered rescue system pinpoints missing persons faster
Expected to potentially enhance rescue operations, iSAR uses advanced radio wave analysis and AI to locate missing persons in regions with poor mobile communication.
Helsing debuts its intelligent strike drone
According to the company, the electrically propelled HX-2 drone can transport anti-tank and anti-structure munitions and operates autonomously, requiring no pilot input or GPS.
New stealth coating makes aircraft invisible to anti-stealth radars
The paper-thin coating, comprised of metamaterials, can absorb low-frequency electromagnetic (EM) waves from different angles, thereby outperforming existing radar-absorbing materials for stealth aircraft,
New 'ghost radar' promises to detect submarines
The scientists observed that when nuclear submarines in seawater are exposed to signals with frequencies as low as 100 Hz, their radar cross-section (RCS) can reach up to 947 square feet.
CobraJet armed with rockets to hunt down enemy drones at 200 mph
The “CobraJet” is a battery-powered autonomous aircraft developed to detect, track, identify and neutralize enemy drones at speeds that reportedly exceed 200 mph.
Drones upgraded with cutting-edge metal-slicing laser technology
The researchers noted that such laser power is enough to vaporize subcutaneous fat on contact as well as cut through metal.
Breakthrough tech unveiled to spot and track illegal drones
Expected to strengthen national security and enhance public safety against the threat of illegal drones, the ETRI technology detects and tracks illegal drones using an electro-optics/infrared (EO/IR) linked radar system.
New UK satellite designed for detecting dark vessels at sea
The Amber-2 Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) satellite is designed to detect vessels associated with illegal immigration, illegal fishing activities, drug smuggling, ship-to-ship transfers of goods and sanction evasion.
New drone aims to deliver 24-hour surveillance power
The developers of the K1000ULE claim that the UAS is intended for long missions, offering the U.S. Army aerial tier network extension (ATNE), electronic warfare (EW) and intelligence surveillance reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
New spy drone flies for 5 hours, fires guided bombs
The new drone, dubbed P550, can also reportedly drop bombs during strike missions and was designed under the U.S. Army’s Long-Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program.
New laser vibration sensing tech promises to expedite landmine detection
According to its developers, the laser multibeam vibration sensor technology is expected to help locate some of the more than 110 million active landmines worldwide left behind from previous wars.
Taking solar cells to new heights
Initial data indicate satisfactory performance of tandem solar cells 580 miles above the Earth.
Building satellite thrusters — In Michigan
Orbion Space Technology is building hall-effect thrusters fitted into commercial and government satellites.
New snake-inspired robot designed for search and rescue missions
The robot, dubbed RoBoa, sorts through trash following disasters as well as through tight locations like pipes or sewers.
Anduril Industries debuts its man-packable AI VTOL
Anduril Industries has introduced its Bolt family of man-packable, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Autonomous Air Vehicles (AAVs).