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Boeing Patented A Drone That Flies, Submerges, And Swims

Technology

Boeing Patented A Drone That Flies, Submerges, And Swims Boeing Patented A Drone That Flies, Submerges, And Swims

By Kelsey D. Atherton

“Armored Olympics” International Army Games Result In Tank Fun, and Deployment Experience

Technology

“Armored Olympics” International Army Games Result In Tank Fun, and Deployment Experience “Armored Olympics” International Army Games Result In Tank Fun, and Deployment Experience

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Echo Seeker In Testing

Technology

The Navy Wants A New, Far-Reaching Robot Submarine The Navy Wants A New, Far-Reaching Robot Submarine

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Harop Drone At 2013 Paris Air Show

Technology

Watch This Drone Turn Into A Missile Watch This Drone Turn Into A Missile

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Drone At DEFCON Hacks From The Sky

Technology

Drone At DEFCON Hacks From The Sky Drone At DEFCON Hacks From The Sky

By Kelsey D. Atherton

China Cruise Missile TEL

Technology

China’s New Mystery Missile And Launcher China’s New Mystery Missile And Launcher

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

How Military R&D Created The Food We Eat

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How Military R&D Created The Food We Eat How Military R&D Created The Food We Eat

By Nicola Twilley

Mushroom Cloud As Seen By Bomber Over Nagasaki

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America Reflects On The Bomb, 70 Years After Hiroshima America Reflects On The Bomb, 70 Years After Hiroshima

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Navy Wants Better Railguns And Laser Weapons By 2020

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Navy Wants Better Railguns And Laser Weapons By 2020 Navy Wants Better Railguns And Laser Weapons By 2020

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Smart Rifle’s Software Can Be Hacked To Shoot Off-Target

Technology

Smart Rifle’s Software Can Be Hacked To Shoot Off-Target Smart Rifle’s Software Can Be Hacked To Shoot Off-Target

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Stride 2015: China’s Best Troops Take On A Grueling Combat Simulation

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Stride 2015: China’s Best Troops Take On A Grueling Combat Simulation Stride 2015: China’s Best Troops Take On A Grueling Combat Simulation

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

China Zubr Tank ZTZ-96

Technology

China Practices Pacific D-Days With Tanks And Hovercraft China Practices Pacific D-Days With Tanks And Hovercraft

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Dogfights Of The Future Will Be Unmanned

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Dogfights Of The Future Will Be Unmanned Dogfights Of The Future Will Be Unmanned

The Future Of War: Soldier Enhancements

Technology

The Future Of War: Soldier Enhancements The Future Of War: Soldier Enhancements

The Future Of War

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The Future Of War The Future Of War

Updated Chinese Exoskeletons Could One Day Go Into Combat

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Updated Chinese Exoskeletons Could One Day Go Into Combat Updated Chinese Exoskeletons Could One Day Go Into Combat

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Divine Eagle China UAV

Technology

A Closer Look At China’s Divine Eagle Drone A Closer Look At China’s Divine Eagle Drone

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Two-Legged Robot With Human Feet Can Now Walk Independently

Technology

Two-Legged Robot With Human Feet Can Now Walk Independently Two-Legged Robot With Human Feet Can Now Walk Independently

Screenshot of James Yoder's 'Stuff In Space' website

Technology

See All The Satellites And Space Junk Circling Earth In Real-Time See All The Satellites And Space Junk Circling Earth In Real-Time

By Carl Franzen

Team IHMC's Running Man humanoid robot falls at the DRC

Technology

The DARPA Robotics Challenge Was A Bust The DARPA Robotics Challenge Was A Bust

Yup, The Army Is Working On A Hoverbike

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Yup, The Army Is Working On A Hoverbike Yup, The Army Is Working On A Hoverbike

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Is War With China Avoidable?

Technology

Is War With China Avoidable? Is War With China Avoidable?

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Air Force Sent Self-Destruct Command To Broken SpaceX Rocket

Science

Air Force Sent Self-Destruct Command To Broken SpaceX Rocket Air Force Sent Self-Destruct Command To Broken SpaceX Rocket

This Insanely Hard, Self-Driving Robot Race Takes Place In A Parking Lot

Technology

This Insanely Hard, Self-Driving Robot Race Takes Place In A Parking Lot This Insanely Hard, Self-Driving Robot Race Takes Place In A Parking Lot

By

Chinese Cargo Ships Get the Military Option

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Chinese Cargo Ships Get the Military Option Chinese Cargo Ships Get the Military Option

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

The US Army Wants Its Own Hoverbike, Again

Technology

The US Army Wants Its Own Hoverbike, Again The US Army Wants Its Own Hoverbike, Again

By Kelsey D. Atherton

NASA May Use Nukes To Defend Earth From Asteroids

Science

NASA May Use Nukes To Defend Earth From Asteroids NASA May Use Nukes To Defend Earth From Asteroids

China Builds the World’s Fastest Tank Gun, Then Tries to Hide It

Technology

China Builds the World’s Fastest Tank Gun, Then Tries to Hide It China Builds the World’s Fastest Tank Gun, Then Tries to Hide It

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

You Can Crowdfund A Scout Drone For Ukraine’s Army

Technology

You Can Crowdfund A Scout Drone For Ukraine’s Army You Can Crowdfund A Scout Drone For Ukraine’s Army

By Kelsey D. Atherton

LM-5 CZ-5 Long March 5 rocket payload

Technology

China Showcases Plans To Become The Leading Space Power China Showcases Plans To Become The Leading Space Power

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Russia Is Working On An Anti-Drone Microwave Gun

Technology

Russia Is Working On An Anti-Drone Microwave Gun Russia Is Working On An Anti-Drone Microwave Gun

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Scientists Are Crowdfunding Spacecraft To Blast Asteroids Out Of The Sky

Science

Scientists Are Crowdfunding Spacecraft To Blast Asteroids Out Of The Sky Scientists Are Crowdfunding Spacecraft To Blast Asteroids Out Of The Sky

An Electromagnetic Catapult For Hurling Planes Into The Air

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An Electromagnetic Catapult For Hurling Planes Into The Air An Electromagnetic Catapult For Hurling Planes Into The Air

By Kelsey D. Atherton

In Future Wars, New Ships Will Determine Control Of Contested Waters

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In Future Wars, New Ships Will Determine Control Of Contested Waters In Future Wars, New Ships Will Determine Control Of Contested Waters

RoboSimian dismounting at the DARPA Robotics Challenge

Technology

Robots Are Terrible At Driving Cars Robots Are Terrible At Driving Cars

Meet The Four-Legged Freaks Competing In DARPA’s Robotics Challenge

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Meet The Four-Legged Freaks Competing In DARPA’s Robotics Challenge Meet The Four-Legged Freaks Competing In DARPA’s Robotics Challenge

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Air Force Wants Cheap Attack Drones It Can Lose In War

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Air Force Wants Cheap Attack Drones It Can Lose In War Air Force Wants Cheap Attack Drones It Can Lose In War

By Kelsey D. Atherton

China’s Getting Ready to Turn on Asia’s Biggest Warship

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China’s Getting Ready to Turn on Asia’s Biggest Warship China’s Getting Ready to Turn on Asia’s Biggest Warship

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Fallout 4 Revisits Our Cold War Nightmare Shelters

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Fallout 4 Revisits Our Cold War Nightmare Shelters Fallout 4 Revisits Our Cold War Nightmare Shelters

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Scientists Are Adding ‘Star Wars’ Sound Effects To Real Lasers So They Can Hear Them

Technology

Scientists Are Adding ‘Star Wars’ Sound Effects To Real Lasers So They Can Hear Them Scientists Are Adding ‘Star Wars’ Sound Effects To Real Lasers So They Can Hear Them

By Kelsey D. Atherton

New Army Exoskeleton Makes Soldiers’ Gunshots More Accurate

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New Army Exoskeleton Makes Soldiers’ Gunshots More Accurate New Army Exoskeleton Makes Soldiers’ Gunshots More Accurate

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Estonia Is Making Modular Bomb Shelters

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Estonia Is Making Modular Bomb Shelters Estonia Is Making Modular Bomb Shelters

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Black Hornet Nano UAV

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Special Forces Test Hummingbird-Size Drone Special Forces Test Hummingbird-Size Drone

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Sino-Russian Naval Exercise in Club Med

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Sino-Russian Naval Exercise in Club Med Sino-Russian Naval Exercise in Club Med

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Watch MIT’s Robot Cheetah Jump Over Obstacles

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Watch MIT’s Robot Cheetah Jump Over Obstacles Watch MIT’s Robot Cheetah Jump Over Obstacles

By Carl Franzen

Technology

Why Does The Pentagon Keep An Anthrax Stash On Hand? Why Does The Pentagon Keep An Anthrax Stash On Hand?

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Divine Eagle China UAV

Technology

Divine Eagle, China’s Enormous Stealth Hunting Drone, Takes Shape Divine Eagle, China’s Enormous Stealth Hunting Drone, Takes Shape

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Meet Chimp, A Disaster Response Robot With Four-Limb Drive

Technology

Meet Chimp, A Disaster Response Robot With Four-Limb Drive Meet Chimp, A Disaster Response Robot With Four-Limb Drive

Adorable, Disposable Drones Will Sniff Out Chemical Weapons In Future Wars

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Adorable, Disposable Drones Will Sniff Out Chemical Weapons In Future Wars Adorable, Disposable Drones Will Sniff Out Chemical Weapons In Future Wars

By Kelsey D. Atherton

North Korean News Media Pictures Of Missile Launch

Technology

Did North Korea Really Launch A Missile From A Sub? Did North Korea Really Launch A Missile From A Sub?

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Portable Electric Grid Will Go Everywhere The Army Goes

Technology

Portable Electric Grid Will Go Everywhere The Army Goes Portable Electric Grid Will Go Everywhere The Army Goes

By Kelsey D. Atherton

A Chinese Company Bets on an Ukrainian Cargo Plane

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A Chinese Company Bets on an Ukrainian Cargo Plane A Chinese Company Bets on an Ukrainian Cargo Plane

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

China Navy Type 095 SSN Nuclear Submarine

Technology

New Chinese Submarine Simulator Provides Clues To Future Naval Power New Chinese Submarine Simulator Provides Clues To Future Naval Power

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Imura Revolver v2 Unassembled

Technology

3D-Printed Gun Named After An Arrested Gunmaker 3D-Printed Gun Named After An Arrested Gunmaker

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The Army Wants Invisible Uniforms

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The Army Wants Invisible Uniforms The Army Wants Invisible Uniforms

By Kelsey D. Atherton

China Su-27 J-11D Flanker

Technology

The J-11D Surprise: China Upgrades Russian Flanker Fighters On Its Own The J-11D Surprise: China Upgrades Russian Flanker Fighters On Its Own

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Technology

Tank Turret Turns Light Boat Into Deadly Fighter Tank Turret Turns Light Boat Into Deadly Fighter

By Kelsey D. Atherton

China’s New Minesweeping Robot Has An Explosive Surprise

Technology

China’s New Minesweeping Robot Has An Explosive Surprise China’s New Minesweeping Robot Has An Explosive Surprise

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Watch DARPA’s ‘Magic’ Bullet Swerve To Correct Its Course

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Watch DARPA’s ‘Magic’ Bullet Swerve To Correct Its Course Watch DARPA’s ‘Magic’ Bullet Swerve To Correct Its Course

By Kelsey D. Atherton

China’s Newest Missile Set for VJ Day Parade

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China’s Newest Missile Set for VJ Day Parade China’s Newest Missile Set for VJ Day Parade

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Chinese Navy Stars in Latest U.S.Intelligence Report

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Chinese Navy Stars in Latest U.S.Intelligence Report Chinese Navy Stars in Latest U.S.Intelligence Report

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

China Signs Huge Arms Deal With Russia, Buys World’s Best Missile

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China Signs Huge Arms Deal With Russia, Buys World’s Best Missile China Signs Huge Arms Deal With Russia, Buys World’s Best Missile

By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Navy Makes Armor Clear As Clay

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Navy Makes Armor Clear As Clay Navy Makes Armor Clear As Clay

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The High-Tech Battle Against Pirates

Technology

The High-Tech Battle Against Pirates The High-Tech Battle Against Pirates