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Decades of military drone operations have taught engineers exactly how to make self-driving cars safer and more reliable. A former Navy fighter pilot is sharing five critical lessons that could prevent accidents and save lives on our roads.
South Korea just held its first "pitch day" connecting startups directly with military officials to solve defense challenges with civilian tech. More than 400 innovators showed off solutions from AI reconnaissance to logistics robots.
President Droupadi Murmu made history by co-piloting India's indigenous light combat helicopter, the Prachand, showcasing bold leadership and the nation's growing defense capabilities. The moment highlights both women's advancement in traditionally male-dominated fields and India's self-reliance in military technology.
Nigeria's defense agency just signed a groundbreaking deal with Terra Industries, a startup that raised $34 million in weeks, to manufacture military technology locally instead of importing it. The partnership marks a major shift toward homegrown defense production across Africa.
Scientists discovered how snapping shrimp protect their brains from their own powerful shock waves using a natural helmet that's softer yet stronger than the rest of their shell. This tiny crustacean's ingenious design could help engineers create better armor to protect soldiers and first responders from blast injuries.
Germany just launched a new defense innovation center that could save lives by getting cutting-edge technology to the frontlines faster. The facility near Munich will fast-track drone tech and AI while partnering with universities and startups.
Eleven people held captive for three months walked free after Nigerian troops used high-tech surveillance and tactical pursuit to intercept armed kidnappers on a remote bush track. The dramatic rescue along a major expressway shows how modern technology paired with swift action is saving lives.
A new drone system can hunt submarines for hours longer than crewed aircraft, freeing up naval crews for critical missions. The MQ-9B SeaGuardian just completed tests using advanced sonar technology to patrol vast ocean areas.