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January 4, 2019

F-35 air-to-air missiles can now hit 2 drones at once, changing air combat

When a single F-35 used sensors, onboard computers and targeting systems to find, track and destroy two airborne drones at the same time with air-to-air missiles, the emerging 5th Gen fighter transitioned into a new era for offensive attack missions.

January 4, 2019

Army considers German-built future armored combat vehicles

The U.S. Army is vigorously pursuing a new combat vehicle able to launch attack drones, carry longer-range TOW missiles, fire a 50mm cannon and operate “optionally-manned” technology, according to initial requirements outlined by service weapons developers.

January 3, 2019

Chinese warship that appears to have terrifying 'next-gen' hypersonic rail gun spotted at sea

A Chinese warship that appears to be carrying a nex generation hypersonic railgun has been spotted on social media, implying that China has become the first country in the world to develop the weapon.

January 2, 2019

Russian test places US hypersonic weapons in the spotlight

The Russian hypersonic weapons test is shining light upon an aggressive U.S. plan to prototype, test and deploy hypersonic weapons on an expedited schedule -- to defend against enemy attacks by fast-tracking an ability to launch high-impact, high-speed attacks at Mach. 5 - five times the speed of sound.

December 20, 2018

Top tactical stocking stuffers gift guide

Small in size, big in impact. We’ve curated more than a dozen amazing gifts that are all small enough to fit inside a Christmas stocking but are massive on gift enjoyment.

December 20, 2018

Then one foggy Christmas Eve, reindeer got connected

ROVANIEMI, Finland (AP) — Rudolph and friends no longer need to rely on the famous reindeer's red nose to avoid getting lost. Now they have wireless technology.

December 19, 2018

5 smart home gadgets to deck the halls with this holiday season

The halls of the holiday season are typically decked with family, fun, and GIFTS. A lot of those presents will likely include technology that can streamline your life in a myriad of ways. From smartly lighting up rooms throughout your home to brewing and grinding your coffee at any time of day, here are a few gifts to give a loved-one – or yourself!

December 17, 2018

Time travel is possible – but only if you have an object with infinite mass

The concept of time travel has always captured the imagination of physicists and laypersons alike. But is it really possible? Of course it is. We’re doing it right now, aren’t we? We are all traveling into the future one second at a time.

December 14, 2018

MIT develops incredible system to 'shrink' objects

Researchers at MIT have developed a system to “shrink” objects down to a nanoscale level.

December 13, 2018

New littoral combat ship weapons take aim at attacking small boat swarms

The Navy plans to launch two small boat attack craft raids against its Littoral Combat Ship to prepare the ship for major warfare by testing a new suite of integrated weapons systems and sensors - including missiles, guns, drones and inflatable boats.