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US Military Accelerates Orbital Cargo Delivery Research
The US military is fast-tracking its orbital cargo delivery research, shifting focus from large rockets to smaller, agile reentry capsules that can rapidly unload 30 tons of logistical supplies at remote sites. This pivot enables more flexible and efficient delivery of vital goods to a wider range of hard-to-reach locations.
US Navy Develops Seabed Torpedo Launcher for Orca Submarine Vehicle
Meet the Liberator, a game-changing, containerized torpedo launcher designed to be deployed on the ocean floor, capable of firing powerful Mk 48 ADCAP heavyweight torpedoes at enemy ships and subs. This autonomous seabed system is set to revolutionize naval warfare as part of the US Navy's cutting-edge Orca submarine vehicle program.
Iran's Military Research Unveils Decade-Long Drone Development Push
Years ago, open-source data revealed Iran's secret plan to develop strike drones, which are now wreaking havoc across the Gulf and threatening shipping lanes. The signs were there - and now, ASPI's Critical Tech Tracker is shining a light on the decade-long research push that led to this crisis.