13 October 2023

The Drone Swarm Revolution

Shield AI unveils V-Bat Teams technology with an eye on Replicator, potentially transforming the future of defense operations. V-Bat Teams, powered by artificial intelligence, could revolutionize military operations by enabling the mass deployment of autonomous drones at a low cost. California-based defense technology company Shield AI has recently revealed a groundbreaking technology […]
12 October 2023

Hypersonic aircraft technology

Hypersonic aircrafts are capable of flying at speeds in excess of Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound). Their development poses major technical and scientific challenges due to the extreme conditions encountered at these speeds. I. Introduction Definition of hypersonics: Hypersonics refers to a flight regime in which an object travels […]
11 October 2023

The Rise of Drones in Armed Forces

The Rise of Drones in the Armed Forces: The End of Fighter Pilots? Since the initial incursions of unmanned aircraft in the 2000s, military drones have seen a meteoric rise in popularity and utility. The question now arises: with their rapid technological evolution, could these machines potentially replace fighter pilots and their […]
29 September 2023

The 3D printing revolution in defense

The growth of additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is emerging as a “game changer” for the military sector, offering innovative opportunities, particularly in the development of hypersonic weapons. Keith DeVries, Deputy Director of the Manufacturing Technology Program at the Office of the Secretary of Defense, highlighted the advances in additive manufacturing and […]
22 September 2023

The development of kamikaze drones

Kamikaze drones, these sophisticated yet controversial surveillance munitions, represent a new dimension in modern warfare. This article explores in depth what they are, their objectives, producers, advantages and disadvantages, their uses in the field, their geopolitical implications, and the ethical and technical questions they raise. What is a kamikaze drone? A kamikaze […]
20 September 2023

Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program: a revolution in collaboration

In an era when military technology is evolving at lightning speed, the US Air Force is launching a major new program that promises to redefine the standards of collaboration and autonomy in the air. The progressive implementation of the Collaborative Aircraft Combat (CCA) initiative promises to be a real turning point, providing […]
20 September 2023

Major aeronautical innovations since 1945

Since the end of the Second World War in 1945, the field of aeronautics has undergone a radical transformation, driven by continuous technological innovation. These advances have not only redefined the way aircraft are designed and operated, but have also had a profound impact on military defense, space exploration and civil aviation. […]
19 September 2023

Directed Energy Weapons: from fiction to reality

Advances in directed energy weapons promise to revolutionize the landscape of global military defense. Recent developments signal the transition of these technologies, once confined to the worlds of science fiction and video games, towards realistic integration into modern defense systems. This article explores the various aspects of this evolution and considers the […]
18 September 2023

The rise of “Victus Nox”: a Revolution in Rapid Space Launches

In a world where responsiveness is now synonymous with safety and efficiency, “Victus Nox”, a mission orchestrated by the US Space Force, is redefining space launch standards. Let’s find out how this mission, the fruit of collaboration between several renowned entities, could reshape the dynamics of defense and space technology, ushering in […]