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9 August 2023
Are we in for a blended wing revolution?
The concept of blended wing body (BWB) aircraft has been around for almost as long as the self-propelled flight itself and consists of a fixed-wing aircraft with no clear divide...
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1 August 2023
Is hydrogen the future of environmentally sustainable aviation?
Toyota introduced a hydrogen-powered car in 2014. With the technology now advancing at a more rapid pace, how could this apply to aircraft?
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20 March 2023
Munitions scarcity raises questions about capacity to sustain high-intensity warfare
Since the outbreak of the first high-intensity conflict on the European subcontinent since WWII, one of the key strategic takeaways has been the fundamental failure of the global defence industry...
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26 September 2022
Despite teething issues, the space economy is set for an infrastructure boom by 2030
GlobalData’s Tech in 2030 report predicts the market will remain on track for a space infrastructure boom by 2030.
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16 August 2022
ASAT-related space debris; a major issue on the horizon
The cloud of debris from the destruction of Cosmos 1408 satellite is part of a large risk for space that leads to the need for the re-examination of international space...
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31 May 2022
The impact of the war in Ukraine on the space industry
For a decade, there have been few Western alternatives that can match Soyuz in terms of reliability and value-for-money.
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18 February 2022
Successes in conflict and new anti-radar features signal the future of drone warfare
The new features on the Harpy NG will counter newer types of air defence radar threats.
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8 February 2022
Autonomous swarms highlight the strategic value of manned-unmanned teaming
Advances in AI technology will allow for enhanced autonomy and redundancy amongst future military unmanned platforms.
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4 February 2022
Regional rivalries and Nato tensions – defining Turkey’s military space ambitions
Turkey’s goals include a plan for a hard landing of a domestically produced rocket on the moon by 2023, with a soft landing and rover launch by 2028.
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19 October 2021
Space Perspective looks set to segment space tourism
Space Perspective is set to revolutionise space tourism through a balloon-based system that is cheaper, inclusive, more luxurious and sustainable.