Defense Technology Monitor No. 73
3D printing: a key space-enabling technology;
Chinese AI is designing weapons;
Space solar power sees sunlight;
China speeds hypersonic weapon production…;
...while also improving effectiveness
3D printing: a key space-enabling technology;
Chinese AI is designing weapons;
Space solar power sees sunlight;
China speeds hypersonic weapon production…;
...while also improving effectiveness
U.S. Army developing microwave blaster weapon;
Seeking satellite-free navigation;
3d printed smart helmets;
Preparing for robowars;
The risk of a viral alien invasion
These days, despite the hyper-partisan atmosphere in Washington, there still seem to be two issues that both Democrats and Republicans can agree on. One is the pervasive threat posed by the People’s Republic of China. The other is the overarching importance of space.
Navy developing portable laser weapon;
Israeli rifle offers sight beyond sight;
Chinese satellite implosion devices?;
One step closer to 3D printed batteries;
"Taiwan Ironman Program" takes off
New naval weapon uses echoes to instill confusion;
China designing hypersonic EMP...;
...while U.S. paints targets to defend them;
Battle blimps on the horizon