Debajit Sarkar The U.S. Air Force recently showcased its growing naval superiority by successfully testing a new ship-killing guided bomb. A B-2 stealth bomber dropped the weapon, dubbed QUICKSINK by the Air Force Research Laboratory, on an empty cargo vessel in the Gulf of Mexico. This technology is designed to ensure the U.S. military can effectively defend … Read more
As NATO member nations contemplate new military helicopter designs, they are carefully examining Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine for potential design and tactical advantages. Several NATO countries are in the preliminary stages of developing a versatile new helicopter to be operational by 2035. This planned Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) is intended to support allies … Read more
The increasing prevalence of drones in warfare is evident. For instance, Ukraine’s defense against Russian forces is hampered by the loss of thousands of drones monthly. The widespread availability of affordable commercial drones has exacerbated vulnerabilities in the traditional security perimeters of civilian and military assets, critical infrastructure, and public gatherings. This has compelled the … Read more
The Ukraine war has demonstrated the transformative power of swarm drones in modern warfare. While not the key to winning the conflict, they are revolutionizing ground-level combat operations and will be a critical component of future military strategies Swarm technology harnesses the collective intelligence of independent agents to solve complex problems. By mimicking natural systems … Read more
A Defense Innovation Unit initiative aims to connect the Pentagon’s powerful computers with cloud services, potentially offering swift, real-time data processing to military personnel globally. Currently, the Pentagon primarily uses physical computers for this purpose, which are costly to acquire and upkeep. Through this DIU project, Rescale and Parallel Works have shown they can deliver … Read more