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Swarm Robotics: A Requiem for the Assembly Line
Aircraft manufacturing is on the cusp of its most profound transformation since the dawn of powered flight. The assembly line — a staple of industrial production for over a century — is about to be replaced by a far more efficient and cost-effective alternative: Swarm Robotics. Read on to learn more about it.
Articles RF & Microwave Electronics
The Evolution of Autonomous Systems in UAV Technology
So, let’s talk about it: What’s happening in 2025? Well, the sky is no longer the limit — it’s just the beginning of a new era in autonomous UAV technology. Read on to learn more.
Articles RF & Microwave Electronics
Reverse Engineering the Security Risks of the AeroScope Drone Detection Module
Da Jiang Innovations' AeroScope drone detection platform has proven to be an effective security tool for military and law enforcement. It identifies and tracks drones in real time, providing AeroScope users with information like flight status, path and pilot location for drones up to 50 kilometers away. Read on to learn more about it.
Articles Weapons Systems
AI Automates Drone Defense With High Energy Lasers
To counter the rapidly mounting threats posed by the proliferation of inexpensive uncrewed autonomous systems, or drones, Naval Postgraduate School researchers and collaborators are applying AI to automate critical parts of the tracking system used by laser weapon systems. Read on to learn more about it.
Briefs Manned Systems
Human-Focused Research Aims to Enhance UAS Effectiveness, Readiness
As the capabilities of unmanned aerial systems continue to evolve rapidly in response to the tactical and strategic necessities of the modern battlefield, the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory is exploring a unique approach to improving their operational effectiveness – by focusing on the protection and performance of UAS operators. Read on to learn more about it.
Briefs Aerospace
Engineers Enable a Drone to Determine Its Position in the Dark and Indoors
MIT researchers have introduced a new approach that enables a drone to self-localize, or determine its position, in indoor, dark, and low-visibility environments. Self-localization is a key step in autonomous navigation. Read on to learn more about it.
Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
Low Cost Air Traffic Control for Drones
Using a network of small, low-cost radars, engineering professor Cammy Peterson and her colleagues have built an air traffic control system for drones that can effectively and accurately track anything in an identified low-altitude airspace. Read on to learn more about it.
Briefs Aerospace
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Help Responders in Urban Environments
In November 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory teamed up with Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, and DAGER Technology LLC, to conduct an assessment on selected models of cybersecure “Blue UAS.” The drones are cybersecure and commercially available to assist emergency responders with their public safety operations. Read on to learn more.
Briefs Defense
Lasers Destroy Drones as Additive Manufacturing Builds Them
In February, the Joint Interagency Field Experimentation team at the Naval Postgraduate School executed another highly collaborative week of rapid prototyping and defense demonstrations with dozens of emerging technology companies. Read on to learn more about it.
Application Briefs Weapons Systems
The Marines New Installation Counter UAS System
The U.S. Marine Corps awarded a 10-year, $642 million program of record to Anduril Industries to develop and sustain their new Installation-Counter small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (I-CsUAS) technology. I-CsUAS is a platform powered by machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to protect Marine Corps installations globally by detecting, identifying, tracking and defeating small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Weapons Systems
BlueHalo Completes Test of Next Generation C-UAS Missile
BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defense with actively deployed and operationally proven Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) solutions, announced the successful live fire demonstration of its Next-Generation C-UAS Missile (NGCM) – Freedom Eagle-1 (FE-1), addressing the critical need for munitions industrial base expansion to meet the rapidly evolving advanced aerial threats. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Unmanned Systems
GOKBERK C-UAS Testing
Turkish defense company Aselsan completed testing of its mobile laser counter unmanned aircraft system platform GÖKBERK against first-person view drones in March. Previously proven effective against rotary- and fixed-wing kamikaze drones, GÖKBERK has now demonstrated its capabilities for detecting, autonomously tracking, and eliminating FPV drones across multiple test scenarios. Read on to learn more.
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New Products
See the new products, including L3Harris Technologies' AMORPHOUS™, its new software that features a single user interface to operate thousands of autonomous assets simultaneously; Rohde & Schwarz's new R&S NRP140TWG(N) thermal power sensor; SBG Systems' expansion of its high-performance inertial navigation systems, Ekinox, Apogee, and Navsight, with new GNSS receiver options; Supermicro, Inc.'s wide range of new systems which are fully optimized for edge and embedded workloads; and much more.
Articles Defense
3D Printing Parts for Ships, Submarines and Underwater Vehicles
Additive manufacturing has been a game-changer in helping to create parts and equipment for the Department of Defense’s industrial base. A naval facility in Washington state has become a leader in implementing additive manufacturing and repair technologies using various processes and materials to quickly create much-needed parts for submarines and ships. Read on to learn more.
Articles Materials
CONNECTED: EV Battery Tech Advancements and Facility Coatings Selection
Now, more than ever, it’s important for owners to select the right high-performance coatings that can meet the complex demands of EV battery manufacturing. Read on to learn why.
INSIDER Design
Radian Aerospace Unveils R3V: Reusable Hypersonic and Spaceflight Test Platform
Radian Aerospace has announced the launch of a new technology platform: the Radian Reusable Reentry Vehicle (R3V). Designed to generate near-term revenue while...
INSIDER Aerospace
Air-to-Air Refueling Milestone for E-7A Wedgetail and KC-46A
In a historic first, the U.S. Air Force (USAF), Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and Royal Air Force (RAF) collaborated to rapidly improve global combat capability while...
INSIDER Design
Firefly Alpha Rocket Loses Engine Nozzle During Launch
Firefly Aerospace, the Texas-based space launch vehicle company, published an April 2029, 2025 update on its Alpha FLTA006 rocket, where its “Message in a Booster” mission...
Road Ready Energy
First Drive: Lucid's Gravity Electric SUV
It's not unusual for vehicles from the same automaker to have a completely different feel on the road. Behind the wheel, the Chevy Corvette and Chevy Malibu might as well be from different planets....
Podcasts Manned Systems
How Amprius Is Advancing Energy Density for Electric Aircraft Batteries
Dr. Ionel Stefan, CTO, Amprius, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast.
News Power
Nissan's Innovative Solid-State Gambit
It’s not hard to find automakers and battery companies that are trying to develop viable solid-state batteries. The technology will open up quicker charging, increased energy density and, more...
Technical Innovation Power
Maintaining Protection for Next-Gen HD Engine Lubricants
The American Petroleum Institute’s (API) Proposed Category 12 (PC-12) is currently under development. A target first license date has been set for January 2027, and industry...
News Unmanned Systems
U.S. States Focus on Taiwan as Trade War Continues
Interest in Taiwan as a source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the U.S. has been growing in recent years. At this year’s 360 Degree Mobility event in Taipei, held in late April, a...
On-Demand Webinars Energy
Optimizing Electric Powertrains: Advanced Materials for Performance, Safety, and Efficiency
As the transition to electric vehicles progresses, manufacturers continue to face challenges in balancing performance, safety, and lightweighting. This...
INSIDER Manned Systems
New PhantomStrike Radar Completes First Flight Test
Raytheon has successfully completed the first flight test of its PhantomStrike radar on its Multi-Program Testbed aircraft in Ontario, California. PhantomStrike successfully tracked...
INSIDER Manufacturing & Prototyping
How the US Army is Advancing Research in Robotics, AI and Autonomy
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) researchers recently highlighted some of the groundbreaking work they're performing...
INSIDER Energy
Navy Proves Cold-Gas Approach in Hypersonic Launch Test
The U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs is continuing on the path toward the nation's first sea-based hypersonic fielding with a successful end-to-end flight test of a conventional...
News Energy
Balancing the Scales in Dakar
In most kinds of racing, the mantra is simple: simplify and add lightness. Sure, Colin Chapman of Lotus fame was on to something when the route is smooth, but what happens when the racecourse is Mother Nature...
Technology Report AR/AI
SkillReal Signs Tier 1 Supplier for NVIDIA-Powered AI Inspection
AI inspection company SkillReal has signed a contract to supply its system to a major Tier 1 global supplier in addition to global OEMs and other suppliers already using the...
News Manned Systems
Transmission Talk: Eaton Discusses Its Portfolio of Commercial Gearboxes
Last summer, SAE Media was invited to Eaton’s proving grounds in Marshall, Michigan, to test drive an electric truck the company had built in collaboration with BAE...
News Imaging
2025 Ford Expedition: New Friendly Features and a Tremor for Legit Off-Roading
Ford has engineered the 2025 Expedition with an eye to putting it at the top of the large SUV class in which it has usually been a contender. With loads of tech...
On-Demand Webinars Imaging
Breakthrough in Infrared and Visible Imaging: One Dataset with Spatial and Temporal Alignment
Until now, researchers have had to choose between thermal and visible imaging: One reveals heat signatures while the other provides structural...
Technology Report Manned Systems
GM Picks LMR as Its Future Affordable Battery Technology
Nearly every automaker with an electric car in its lineup has aimed to bring the price of EVs down to parity with their gas-powered counterparts. Concerns about EV tax incentives...
On-Demand Webinars Defense
Improving Rocket and Flight Vehicle Testing Under Capital Constraints
Many in need of solutions to overcome complexities in testing for ground support, propulsion, avionics, payload systems, and bus infrastructure also need cost-efficient ways...
INSIDER Propulsion
Venus Aerospace’s Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Completes First Flight Test
Houston, Texas-based startup Venus Aerospace claims to have completed the first U.S. flight test of a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) this week. The...
INSIDER Manned Systems
How the Air Force Leverages Simulation to Explore Lethality Before it's Built
Before a new weapon system is ever built, flown or fired, it begins in a simulated environment digitally constructed, dynamically tested and refined in real time....
INSIDER Manufacturing & Prototyping
Assembly and Testing Milestone for Artemis II Spacecraft
Lockheed Martin has completed assembly and testing of NASA's Orion Artemis II spacecraft, transferring possession to NASA's Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) team earlier this month....
News Energy
After Successful Trials, Cellcentric Moves to Build NextGen Fuel Cell for Anyone
After successful trials in Europe, the Daimler/Volvo joint venture that develops hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty long-haul trucks says it is preparing to...
News Electronics & Computers
Tariff Challenges, EV Advances at Mobility 360
The 2025 edition of Taiwan’s 360 Mobility show featured companies promoting a wide range of automotive solutions, but the show didn’t quite feel the way it used to.
Q&A Energy
Hydrogen Industry Vet Says Fuel Cells Still a ‘Go’
Tarek Abdel-Baset, Forvia’s chief engineer for hydrogen storage systems, has two decades of experience in alt-fuel transporation development, with all the ups and downs that entails....
On-Demand Webinars Manufacturing & Prototyping
Advancing Automotive Manufacturing with Digital Twins
Digital twins (DTs) are already enhancing the way automobiles are built. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) improve product testing, worker training generally includes...
Articles Mechanical & Fluid Systems
New Volvo D13 VGT Utilizes 24V Architecture
When Volvo revealed its all-new VNR regional haul truck in March 2025, it also marked the launch of something new under the hood: the Volvo D13 VGT (variable geometry turbo) engine. The new D13...
On-Demand Webinars Defense
Powering NewSpace Missions: Navigating the Cost vs. Reliability Challenge
As the NewSpace industry grows, there is a rising trend toward using non-space-grade power solutions to accommodate reduced launch costs and timelines. However, this...
News Energy
Slate and SK Executives on Bringing the Inexpensive EV to Market
In May of 2024, Slate had an idea and a presentation. It knew it wanted to build an affordable vehicle and that the vehicle would be electric. "We were talking to many...
On-Demand Webinars Aerospace
Solving Thermal Challenges in Defense: The Role of ECUs and Chillers
In modern defense applications, extreme environments and high-power electronics create complex thermal management challenges. From mobile command centers to radar systems and...
Original Equipment Propulsion
No Fear of Loading: Driving the 2025 Ram Heavy Duty
The desert landscapes of the western United States have changed since Mr. Duke and Dr. Gonzo blazed a trail across them in a drug-infused haze. But their advice to buy the ticket and take...
Technical Innovation Power
Thermal Management for Electric Off-Highway Vehicles
The sustainability trend continues to grow in the off-highway sector. Wherever possible, manufacturers rely on electric vehicles to contribute to climate protection goals. Therefore,...
News Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Surviving Nature’s Worst: Why IP Ratings Matter for Bevel Boxes in Harsh Environment
Some areas in the U.S. can average up to 70 inches (178 cm) of rainfall annually. In these conditions, it's essential that critical components like...
On-Demand Webinars Manufacturing & Prototyping
How Simulation Is Revolutionizing Automotive Design in the Software Defined Vehicle Era
This 30-minute, live webinar recaps the 2025 ZERO Prototypes Summit hosted by VI-grade, held May 13-15, 2025, in Udine, Italy. Leading European OEMs and...
News Unmanned Systems
Innovative Uncrewed Systems Technologies from Xponential 2025
This video highlights some of the innovative uncrewed systems technologies that were on display at Xponential 2025.
Articles Energy
Developing Next-Gen Diesels to Last Decades
Approaching the John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) exhibit at the Bauma 2025 tradeshow in Munich, Germany, a lineup of next-generation internal combustion engines served as sentinels of sorts,...
On-Demand Webinars Energy
How to Overcome Mechanical Challenges in Lithium-Ion Batteries with Multiphysics Simulation
The demands for higher energy density, longer cycle life, and faster charging in the automotive industry, are the pillars of Li-ion and beyond battery...
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