Viability and Scalability of Electromechanical Battery Technology
What is the viability for development of a given electromechanical battery (EMB) technology, and is it suitable for scaling down to the soldier level and up to the facility level?
Energetics
The scientific study of energy under transformation in the context of defense systems and military applications.
Recent Inquiries
Assessment of Hydrogen-on-Demand Fuel Cell Technology
What information is available on a given developmental hydrogen-on-demand (HOD) fuel cell technology, would it be suitable for use in operational environments, and what alternative technologies exist?
Standoff Detection of Explosive Hazards
What methods or technologies are available for the standoff detection of explosive hazards?
Articles
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s NIKE Laser-Target Facility Helps to Advance Department of Defense Nuclear Mission
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has announced a new strategic direction for its NIKE laser-target facility to align its world-class capabilities with the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) nuclear strategic priorities….
SkyFox: Revolutionizing Hypersonic Flight Testing
In the fast-paced world of hypersonic technology, high costs and infrequent launches have been major roadblocks to innovation and development. Sandia has developed a game-changing, low-cost guided flight test platform to turbocharge experimentation and technology…
DoD Demonstrates Reusability of Hypersonic Test Vehicle
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) conducted a second successful flight of a fully recoverable uncrewed hypersonic test vehicle in March 2025, with the first being in December 2024. This test campaign, led by the…
Webinars
The Next Frontier in Energy and Materials: Turbostratic Graphene
Unlike conventional single- or few-layer graphene, turbostratic graphene, which is derived from biomass feedstock, can perform across a wide range of metrics and applications. To raise awareness and increase domestic production of turbostratic graphene, this…
Overview of Space Nuclear Propulsion and Power
Commercial and government agencies are exploring novel space missions that would expand or enhance various capabilities in near-Earth and interplanetary regimes. These missions may require potentially enabling propulsion and electrical power technologies that offer unique…
Rotating Detonation Engine Propulsion Integration Efforts at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
Rotating detonation engines (RDEs) have garnered substantial attention as an emerging technology with applications to aerospace propulsion and energy generation due to their high-power density. Significant research and development have improved the operability and performance…
Events
Protected: Threat Weapons & Effects (TWE) Training 2025
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2025 Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference
Join NDIA and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for the 2025 Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference. This event promises to deliver a platform for collaboration, innovation, and exploration of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)…
11th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium
The 11th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will bring together experts, innovators, and policymakers to address critical challenges in explosive ordnance disposal, improvised explosive devices, and countermine operations. The 2024 Symposium will highlight cutting-edge research,…