Military & Defense News

  1. A Look Inside Space University 10/8/2024

    The University of Central Florida, better known as SpaceU, is collaborating with NASA on the Artemis program, focusing on lunar research, technology, and workforce development.

  2. From Wildfires To Gas Leaks: How Hyperspectral Imaging Is Detecting Disasters On Earth 10/2/2024

    Hyperspectral satellites analyze Earth's chemical fingerprints from space, enabling crop protection, mineral discovery, and environmental monitoring to combat pollution and climate change impacts.

  3. How Remote Sensing Is Being Used In Ukraine And The Middle East 9/30/2024

    The military's use of remote sensing has progressed from rudimentary aerial photography to a sophisticated, multi-faceted intelligence-gathering system that plays a crucial role in modern warfare and strategic planning.

  4. NASA, ESA, And The Use Of Infrared In Space 9/23/2024

    Infrared astronomy revolutionized space exploration, revealing hidden cosmic phenomena. From early discoveries to advanced space telescopes, it enables the study of cool objects, distant galaxies, and exoplanets.

  5. A Look At VISION 2024 9/19/2024

    VISION 2024 is coming soon – let’s take a quick look at this biennial event.

  6. Bringing The World To The Most Remote Spot On Earth 9/16/2024

    High-speed broadband satellite communication might be slower than cable and fiber internet but for the most remote community on Earth, it could be a blessing.

  7. The Use Of Advanced Optics In Border Security 8/16/2024

    ICE uses advanced optics for border security: high-res cameras, infrared sensors, X-ray scanners, fiber optics, LiDAR, and drones. These tools enhance surveillance and detection capabilities.

  8. The Rise Of Digital Twins In Photonics 7/8/2024

    Digital twins, virtual replicas of physical objects, aid in design, monitoring, and optimization across industries, including photonics.

  9. The Use Of Hyperspectral Imaging By The Military 7/2/2024

    Hyperspectral imaging is used in many industries, including defense. The data mined from this process can be the difference between winning and losing a war.

  10. Directed Energy Weapons: From The Mirrors Of Archimedes To Iron Beam 6/27/2024

    The U.S., China, France, Germany, the U.K., Russia, India, Israel, and Pakistan are all working to develop military-grade directed energy weapons. While mostly in the developmental stage, they are fast becoming the practical, high-performance military option of tomorrow.