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Future Vertical Lift Modernising the U.S. Army

The U.S. Army is leading the biggest rotorcraft programme in the history of international air forces. The Future Vertical Lift (FVL) in an ambitious plan to replace all the U.S. Department of Defence’s (DoD) helicopters

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NATO Continues to Affirm The Role of Nuclear Deterrence

Nuclear weapons are a core component of NATO’s overall capabilities for deterrence and defence, alongside conventional and missile defence forces. The fundamental purpose of NATO’s nuclear capability is to preserve peace, prevent coercion and deter

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The Impact of Disruptive Technologies on Defence and Security

Exponential technological progress is affecting every part of life, especially in the digital domain. But where the commercial sphere has become a leader in the democratisation of those technologies in their potential to be weaponised,

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Middle East Gathers Momentum for a Clean Energy Future

We all know that a new energy future is coming to the Middle East. Both governments and businesses have been preparing for decades to make the transition from a hydrocarbon-dominated global energy market to a

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Glimpse at Missile Systems of the Future

Future missile systems are prepared using a progressive converging process. This process gradually transforms a set of operational needs, industrial strategies (either government driven or internally promoted), ideas and technologies into a new solution that

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Artificial Intelligence: Changing the Future of Energy and Sustainability

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and techniques have the potential to create somewhere between US$3.5 and US$5.8 trillion in value annually across 19 different industries, according to a recent estimate by McKinsey. As the technology becomes

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UAVs to Play a Key Role in Present and Future Aerial Operations

Although remotely piloted aircraft came into use more than fifty years ago with the increasing usage of armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), in recent years UAV roles have evolved beyond traditional ISR functions. While the

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NASA’s Research to Drive Future Aviation Advances

Over the last year, NASA’s aeronautical innovators have worked diligently to explore safe advances in atmospheric flight that directly benefit all of us, meet the rapidly evolving needs of industry, spark economic growth, and ensure

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A Mind of their Own: Drone Autonomy and Security

In recent years, unmanned vehicles (UVs) have received worldwide attention both as high-impact military technology and immensely popular toys for hobbyists. More commonly referred to as drones, advances in robotics technology have also elevated commercially

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Armies of the Future Switching to UGVs

PART II Computer-controlled systems are inherently easier to integrate into the digital battlefield. By accepting commands in digital forms, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) can produce exact replicas of maps, while their reports come back as digital

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Future Armies to Switch to UGVs?

The robotisation of military equipment stands as one of the key priorities guiding scientific and technological progress in the defence sector. Here, Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) provide a comprehensive operational solution to reduce casualties and

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See Without Being Seen

Air defence is a critical element of today’s military and security operations while the proliferation of aerial stealth means that 21st century states are seeking new defence options. The ability to detect movements or intrusion

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National Security:Cooperative and Tech Savvy Efforts Across the Middle East

In approaching the end of this decade, there has been renewed optimism for a safer and more harmonious future across the Middle East and the GCC in particular. Nations are seeking to collaborate on cross-border

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‘Flight Plan 2030’ Envisions ATC Systems for eVTOLs

Leading aircraft manufacturers and technology providers are laying the groundwork for a practical urban air transportation system by investing in the latest innovations, signalling an imminent urban mobility revolution. Embraer X, Embraer’s innovation division, with

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