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interestingengineering.com > videos > airbus-bird-of-prey-the-drone-hunter-is-here

Airbus Bird of Prey: The Drone Hunter Is Here

5+ hour, 8+ min ago  (565+ words) The rapid spread of small attack drones has forced militaries to rethink air defense. Cheap loitering munitions and one-way attack UAVs, used widely in conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East, can overwhelm traditional defenses that rely on expensive interceptors....

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interestingengineering.com > photo-story > new-hyundai-boulder-concept

Hyundai unveils rugged Boulder SUV concept made for extreme off road use

2+ hour, 1+ min ago  (184+ words) Hyundai's Boulder concept showcases extreme off-road design with high clearance, coach doors, and plug-in hybrid plans for future US models. Hyundai unveiled a bold new off-road concept on April 1 at the New York Auto Show, showcasing its vision for rugged…...

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interestingengineering.com > military > 155-mph-speeding-shvidun-drone-ukraine

Ukraine's locally built 155-mph speeding military drone set to be used

2+ hour, 53+ min ago  (425+ words) Named Shvidun, the system has one of the highest interception rates against enemy Shahed drones among Ukrainian-made interceptor drones....

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interestingengineering.com > military > uss-zumwalt-destroyer-hypersonic-wepaon

New US deal brings hypersonic strike power to USS Zumwalt warships

7+ hour, 37+ min ago  (640+ words) USS Zumwalt has begun sea trials with new hypersonic launch tubes after a major refit replaced its advanced gun systems. On March 31, the U.S. Department of War announced a major $1.356 billion contract modification for Lockheed Martin Space, marking a key step…...

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interestingengineering.com > military > japan-gets-5th-taigei-submarine

New Japanese submarine boosts stealth with lithium battery tech power

4+ hour, 45+ min ago  (496+ words) The 3,307 US tons submarine will operate from Yokosuka on patrol and surveillance missions. Japan has added a new stealth asset to its underwater fleet, with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force formally receiving its fifth Taigei-class submarine on March 10. The vessel,…...

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interestingengineering.com > energy > breakthrough-lithium-air-battery-catalyst-for-evs

New 2D catalyst could boost lithium-air batteries, offer 10x energy

7+ hour, 5+ min ago  (459+ words) New WSe" catalyst activates full surface using platinum and vacancies, boosting battery performance and durability. Scientists have developed a new catalyst technology that could significantly improve the performance and lifespan of lithium-air batteries. The breakthrough focuses on tungsten diselenide (WSe…...

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interestingengineering.com > military > quantum-safe-drones-classic-mceliece

World-first quantum drones resist hacking and future cyber threats

20+ hour, 7+ min ago  (485+ words) Quantum-safe drone platform using Classic McEliece tested to secure UAV communications against future threats. European defense firms have tested a new drone platform designed to stay secure even against future quantum computer attacks, marking a step toward next-generation battlefield communications....

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interestingengineering.com > science > molecule-boosts-tandem-solar-cell-efficiency

Singaporean research boosts tandem solar cell efficiency to 32.76%

1+ day, 14+ min ago  (479+ words) Researchers at the National University of Singapore have boosted the power conversion efficiency of a tandem solar cell to 32.76 percent by adding a special molecule that helps prevent crystallization of the perovskite layer. In addition to efficiency, the molecule also…...

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interestingengineering.com > military > uk-7000-ton-naval-vessel

6,300-ton vessel achieves float-off feat, to boost UK's naval power

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (785+ words) Engineers from DE&S and the Royal Navy supported the float-off'of'the'Inspiration Class frigate HMS Active and the vessel will now undergo further outfit work before test and commissioning takes place. A London-based company successfully conducted the float-off of a UK…...

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interestingengineering.com > transportation > wuhan-robotaxi-outage-100-vehicles

Passengers stranded after 100 robotaxis fail in Wuhan traffic

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (501+ words) Driverless taxis froze mid-traffic in Wuhan due to a malfunction, exposing new risks in large-scale autonomous deployments. A mass outage of driverless taxis in Wuhan left passengers stranded in moving traffic, raising fresh concerns about autonomous vehicle safety. Authorities said…...