It is rather ironic that in a month which started with the launch of the latest iPhones and the first tri-foldable smartphone, technologically obsolete pagers and walkie talkies have garnered global attention. Headlines in the past few days have revolved around the exploding electronics in
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The recent attack in Lebanon involving a ‘Pager’ and ‘Walkie Talkie’ as a delivery mechanism for an explosive device has sent shockwaves across the globe. This incident brings into sharper focus a worrisome new twist to technological warfare and
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Growing use of drones in contemporary military operations has transformed them into one of the most formidable innovations on the battlefield. According to a study, over 95 states possess drone technology, among which more than ten countries have used drones for active combat
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The Indian Navy frequently appears in the headlines, often not for its achievements but for accidents. The INS Brahmaputra incident is the latest in a series of accidents that have plagued the service over the past two decades. A report released earlier this year highlighted that between
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The ‘blurring of boundaries’ between physical entities and digital models is one of the hallmarks of the Fourth Industrial Revolution driven by advancements in technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics,
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The recent crash of a Ukrainian F-16 has added to the woes of the Ukrainian Air Force (UAF). Since the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian War, the UAF was handicapped while flying outdated fighter aircraft.
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With the outburst of the Russia-Ukraine war and the seismic effects of climate change, the Arctic is once again in the geopolitical spotlight. The growing accessibility to the untapped hydrocarbon reserves and increased maritime traffic
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The Indian military has been making concerted efforts to improve its war-fighting capabilities since Mr Narendra Modi came to power in 2014. PM Modi was able to augment these capabilities by overcoming bureaucratic hurdles, which ultimately enabled advanced weaponry
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Reaching the skies has been a commonly used metaphor as long as one can remember. Technological advancements have transformed this abstract notion into reality as space travel has become more frequent
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In the demanding environments of research, particularly within think tanks, understanding and managing stress is crucial for maintaining resilience and fostering effective team dynamics. These factors significantly impact the success of collaborative projects, especially in critical fields
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