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Stevens Researchers Test Morkovin's Hypothesis for Major Hypersonic Flight Breakthrough
If it were to become a reality, hypersonic flight, long the realm of science fiction, could revolutionize global travel, transforming day-long...
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F-35 Proves Nuke Drop Performance in Stockpile Flight Testing
Sandia, in conjunction with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), conducted a series of recent stockpile flight tests at Tonopah Test Range in Nevada, with support...
INSIDER Software
Algorithms for Autonomous Marine Vehicles
Autonomous cars have hit the roads, and drones fly in the skies. But what about the water? Marine vehicles have a host of challenges that make maritime autonomy extremely difficult. That’s why...
INSIDER Manned Systems
A New Solid Rocket Motor Facility for Lockheed Martin and Raytheon
Avio, the Italian space propulsion manufacturer, recently announced separate deals with Lockheed Martin and Raytheon to establish a new solid rocket motor (SRM) production...
INSIDER Design
USNORTHCOM's Counter-UAS Fly-Away Kit Achieves Operational Certification
An 11-person team from U.S. Northern Command deployed to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota at the end of October to provide counter-small uncrewed aerial system...
INSIDER Defense
A Quantum Leap for Defense Computing Applications
Several U.S.-based government and defense agencies, and customers are exploring quantum use cases in areas such as radar detection, resource deployment, military logistics optimization,...
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2026 Nissan Sentra Review: Putting the Pieces Together
The Nissan Sentra has provided straightforward behavior and performance for sedan shoppers in the U.S. for over forty years. For 2026, Nissan took the solid 2025 model and made enough mechanical tweaks and visual changes to call it an all-new vehicle. Read on to learn more about it.
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Engineering Flexibility into EV Powertrains
When developing specialist and performance EVs, the challenge goes far beyond selecting an off-the-shelf powertrain. Each manufacturer brings unique performance targets, packaging constraints, and...
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First Drive: Drifting in the Electric 2027 Mercedes GLC 400
All the tech results in a vehicle doing something it shouldn't: gliding over sand. The vehicle never felt like it was about to sink into the dunes, gracefully drifting without issue.
INSIDER Aerospace
Airbus Expands Assembly Lines to Prepare for Historic A320 Production Rate Increase
Responding to strong demand from airlines and lessors, Airbus is ramping up all its commercial aircraft programs. The company’s industrial capability is...
INSIDER Software
Joby Taps NVIDIA for Superpilot, Starts Manufacturing eVTOL Propeller Blades
Joby Aviation, the California-based startup, recently announced major program milestones toward its goal of developing a new electric vertical takeoff and landing...
INSIDER Defense
Anduril Completes First Semi-Autonomous Flight of CCA Prototype
Anduril Industries has started flight testing its prototype Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), the YFQ-44A, at an Air Force research facility in California.
INSIDER RF & Microwave Electronics
NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Demonstrator Jet Completes First Flight
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, and NASA recently completed the first flight of the X-59, a quiet supersonic aircraft that is being flight tested to help establish an acceptable...
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GM Announces SAE Level 3 Autonomy and SDV Technology
While full autonomy continues to be a work-in-progress, automakers have been rolling out various degrees of SAE Level 2 driver assistance, including hands-off, eyes-on systems from BMW,...
INSIDER Manufacturing & Prototyping
A New AI-Piloted VTOL Fighter Jet for Contested Environments
Shield AI unveiled its new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jet, X-BAT, during an event held in Washington D.C. last week.
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2026 Nissan Leaf First Drive: Fun and More Efficient
By law, you have to mention that at one time, the Nissan Leaf (actually, LEAF, which stands for Leading Environmentally-friendly Affordable Family car) was the number one selling EV in the...
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How Higher-Quality Gasoline Keeps Modern Engines Clean and Efficient
It’s no secret that fuel economy has been one of the greatest driving forces of automotive evolution over the past several decades. As corporate average fuel economy...
INSIDER Power
Controlling Heat Spikes in Electric Aircraft at Takeoff
Researchers at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University and Brazil’s Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA) will combine forces on one of the main challenges of electric aircraft...
INSIDER Defense
Satellite Communications for the Army’s NGC2 Pilot
Kymeta Corporation has been selected as a multi-orbit satellite communications (SATCOM) capability provider for the Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) Pilot with the...
INSIDER Manned Systems
MAPS GEN II: Navigation System Upgrades for Army Vehicles
Fielding of the Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing System, MAPS, GEN II hardware is underway across the Army to provide increased operational effectiveness with...
INSIDER Defense
Sikorsky Converts Black Hawk into U-Hawk Autonomous Helicopter
Sikorsky has transformed a UH-60L Black Hawk® helicopter into the S-70UAS™ U-Hawk, a versatile autonomous helicopter that has 25 percent more cargo space than a typical Black...
INSIDER Manned Systems
AUSA 2025: Secretary Driscoll Wants Army to Save Time and Money by 3D-Printing Replacement Parts
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's brutally honest keynote speech to open AUSA's 2025 annual meeting included a focus on how much money the...
INSIDER Government
Two of the Army's Lead Technology Researchers Retire
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, or DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory (ARL) recently announced the retirements of two of its longest standing researchers: Chief...
INSIDER Connectivity
A Wearable Next-Generation Tactical Networking System for Dismounted Military Operations
Silvus Technologies has developed a new chest-mounted tactical networking system that delivers mission-critical connectivity and data access for...
INSIDER Design
In-Flight 3D Printing of Drone Parts on a Black Hawk Helicopter
The Indiana Army National Guard, in collaboration with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, achieved a historic milestone during August's...
INSIDER Sensors/Data Acquisition
Anduril Brings AI-Powered Display to New EagleEye Army Helmets
Anduril has unveiled its new EagleEye artificial intelligence (AI)-powered helmet designed to meet the startup company's vision of turning every warfighter into a connected node...
INSIDER Robotics, Automation & Control
AUSA 2025: The Army's New Anti-Vehicle Terrain Shaping Munition is Ready for Deployment
Textron Systems recently delivered the first XM204 Top Attack Munition to the U.S. Army in support of its European operations. XM204 is an anti-vehicle...
INSIDER Weapons Systems
Scaling Precision: Designing and Manufacturing the Army's Next-Generation Strike Missile
As the U.S. Army transitions into a new era of modernization, its Precision Strike Missile program is a powerful example of how innovation at scale can...
INSIDER Defense
Army Conducts First Switchblade 600 Loitering Munition Live-Fire Exercise
As part of Pegasus Charge, 1st Cavalry Division's effort in support of the Army's "Transforming in Contact" initiative to modernize armored formations, soldiers assigned...
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