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  1. ASELSAN’s YILDIRIM 100 Deflects Live Infrared-Guided Missiles with Lasers

    Jul
    29
    2025
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    In a major breakthrough for Türkiye’s defense industry, ASELSAN has successfully tested its YILDIRIM 100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) System, demonstrating the ability to deflect live infrared-guided missiles equipped with active warheads. This successful live-fire test marks a critical step forward in airborne self-protection technology, showcasing ASELSAN’s leadership in a field dominated by only a […]

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  3. Westinghouse and Eclipse Automation Join Forces to Support Global Nuclear Growth

    Jul
    15
    2025
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    Westinghouse Electric Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture, to collaborate on a range of nuclear new-build projects both in Canada and internationally. The agreement outlines Eclipse Automation’s potential role in delivering automation solutions for Westinghouse’s AP1000® and AP300™ reactor programs. It also includes joint efforts to develop advanced […]

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  4. DARPA Accelerates the Development of New Military Drones

    Jul
    10
    2025
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is pushing the development of military drones through its Early VTOL Aircraft Demonstration (EVADE) project. This involves fast-tracking flight tests for five advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) prototypes this year. This move comes as inexpensive drones are rapidly changing the modern warfare scene. DARPA is looking for ways […]

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  5. A Surprising Leak from the Depths

    Jul
    07
    2025
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    Scientists have recently uncovered compelling evidence suggesting that Earth’s core is not as geochemically isolated as previously believed. A study led by researchers from the University of Göttingen, published in Nature, reveals that precious metals, including gold, are leaking from the planet’s core into the mantle and eventually reaching the surface through volcanic activity. Hawaiian […]

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  8. Solestial Secures $17M Series A Funding to Scale Space Solar Production

    Jun
    19
    2025
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    Solestial, Inc., a company focused on providing solar energy solutions for space applications, has secured $17 million in funding through the Series A round led by AE Ventures.  The round also includes other investors such as Airbus Ventures, General Purpose Venture Capital, Industrious Ventures, Stellar Ventures, Techstars, Crosscut Ventures, Zeon Ventures, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation’s […]

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  9. Rewriting the Rules of Aluminum Strength

    Jun
    16
    2025
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    Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials have developed a high-performance aluminum alloy that is 40% stronger than conventional versions and far more resistant to hydrogen damage. This innovation could enhance safety and efficiency in sectors like aerospace, automotive, and clean energy. Traditionally, increasing an alloy’s strength makes it more brittle in hydrogen-rich […]

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  10. GM’s $888M Investment Into the Tonawanda Plant Will Keep V8 Engines Alive

    Jun
    09
    2025
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    General Motors is making its biggest-ever investment in an engine plant. Yup, in the wake of electrification, the American giant shows commitment to building internal combustion engines. But not just any kind, they will build V8s! The $888 million investment in GM’s Tonawanda Propulsion plant will support production of the automaker’s upcoming sixth-generation V8 engines. […]

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  11. Stratasys Launches Flight-Ready 3D Materials for Aerospace and Defense

    May
    26
    2025
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    Stratasys is teaming up with some of the biggest names in aerospace and defense — including Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Raytheon, Blue Origin, and the U.S. Air Force — to launch two newly qualified high-performance materials: AIS™ Antero® 800NA and AIS™ Antero 840CN03. These materials are now officially validated for the Stratasys F900®, a flagship industrial […]

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  13. DZYNE Delivers Autonomous Cargo Glider to the U.S. Air Force

    May
    20
    2025
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    DZYNE Technologies, an autonomous defense solutions provider, has successfully delivered various expendable aerial cargo glider vehicles, known as Grasshopper, to the U.S. Air Force. This delivery marks a significant step forward in the development of autonomous logistics capabilities for challenging operational environments. Designed to address the pressing need for cargo delivery, the Grasshopper provides an […]

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  15. TAE Technologies’ FRC Reactor Is Cheaper and Easier to Build than Dominant Design

    May
    12
    2025
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    TAE Technologies’ approach is centered around a Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) reactor, offering a potentially more streamlined and cost-effective alternative to the dominant tokamak design. For decades, the tokamak reactor has been the best choice in the fusion power industry. However, these reactors require huge, complicated superconducting magnetic coils and elaborate electromagnetic heating systems, requiring massive […]

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  18. Porsche Wants to Recycle Old EV Batteries for its Next-Gen Vehicles

    Apr
    22
    2025
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    Electric cars are undoubtedly better for the environment as far as their carbon footprint is concerned. Yes, this is true even if you use electricity from coal power plants. However, all those nasty chemicals found in lithium-ion batteries are extremely harmful to the environment, meaning battery waste is a huge point of concern. Producing batteries […]

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  19. The Smallest Microcontroller Ever Made Could Change Wearable Tech and Medicine Forever

    Apr
    15
    2025
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    In the fast-evolving world of electronics, size is no longer a limitation—it’s an advantage. The latest microcontroller breakthrough has led to the world’s smallest microcontroller. This tiny innovation could revolutionize wearable technology and medical devices. What Makes This Microcontroller So Special? This tiny powerhouse, measuring just a few square millimeters, packs an impressive amount of […]

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