July 12, 2018 'Blade Runner' becomes reality? Two flying taxi startups get Pentagon funding Two startups aiming to build the world’s first flying taxis are getting funding from the U.S. military.
July 12, 2018 Navy attack sub 'fly-by-wire' tech inspires strategy shift The Navy is expanding its attack submarine strategy to further emphasize enhanced “spy” like intelligence, surveillance reconnaissance missions to quietly patrol shallow waters near enemy coastline - scanning for enemy submarines, surface ships and coastal threats.
July 12, 2018 Air Force F-16s & A-10s need more laser-guided rockets to attack small targets The Pentagon is substantially revving up its arsenal of air-launched, laser-guided rockets able to attack and hit moving targets from the air at ranges more than three kilometers (1.86 miles), service officials said.
July 6, 2018 Marine Corps arms Osprey with rockets and missiles - adds assault missions The Marine Corps is now arming its Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with a range of weapons to enable its assault support and escort missions in increasingly high-threat combat environments.
July 6, 2018 5 essential tech options for your new car A car is never just a car. Yes, there’s the engine, windshield, and axle; these parts have been fundamental to cars since they were known as “horseless carriages.” But the modern automobile is heavily computerized, with oxygen sensors, a stability controller, a powertrain module, and a vast network of other functions.
July 6, 2018 Elon Musk offers help for soccer team trapped in Thailand cave Elon Musk is sending some of his engineers from two of his companies to help a the soccer team and its coach, trapped in a Thailand cave.
July 6, 2018 Scientists are using diamonds to send secret messages The internet was built through a vast network of copper wires. In the future, it could be diamonds.
July 5, 2018 Air Force to retire classic B-1 bombers as stealthy new B-21s arrive The Air Force is mapping a two-fold future path for its B-1 bomber which includes plans to upgrade the bomber while simultaneously preparing the aircraft for eventual retirement as the service's new stealth bomber arrives in coming years.
July 5, 2018 New Bradley weapons and sensors will shape Army's next-gen combat vehicle The Army’s fast-tracked push to provide new weapons, sensors, air defenses and targeting technology for its Bradley Fighting Vehicle is part of a dual-pronged strategic approach to both prepare for near-term major warfare in the next ten years – and simultaneously begin work on a new Next-Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) for the 2030s and beyond.
July 3, 2018 Top patriotic BBQ gear for July 4 Make your BBQ the best in the neighborhood this year with gear made by patriots - for patriots.