Boeing is drawing inspiration from science fiction for its newest patent. The design named “Method and system for shockwave attenuation via electromagnetic arc” will use energy to deflect potential damage, similar to the energy shields seen in Star Wars and…
Spot is Boston Dynamic’s newest robotic creation. He is a four-legged robot designed for indoor and outdoor operation. He is electrically powered and can navigate difficult terrain significantly better than his predecessor, the Wildcat. The WildCat is a much heavier…
Lockheed Martin Engineer Trevor McWilliams was serving in the U.S. Army when his personal vehicle was hit twice by improvised explosive devices (IEDs). After the second hit, Trevor vowed to get his engineering degree and work on programs to help…
The Department of Defense’s innovative agency DARPA is working towards taking Squad X Core technologies (SXCT) used in U.S. military’s combat vehicles and modifying them so they can be utilized by military ground troops. According to FOX News, DARPA is…
The U.S. military is reportedly investigating the possibility of using 3-D printing to help soldiers wounded during battle. According to 3DPrint.com, Dr. James Mah, a clinical professor at the University of Nevada, spoke at a recent American Association for Advancement…
NATO states are being urged by the Pentagon to develop innovative weapons in close cooperation to optimize military spending due to deep concern about US eventually losing its military technological superiority over rivals such as China and Russia. “I am…
