What happened to the machines that were supposed to win the war in Afghanistan

What happened to the machines that were supposed to win the war in Afghanistan

The Taliban have seized crucial US military equipment, including data on Afghans

 

The US military wants force fields that could stop nuclear missiles

The US military wants force fields that could stop nuclear missiles

Popular Science – Kelsey D. Atherton

Force fields are the stuff of science fiction, but directed energy systems to fry drones, or stop people, already exist. Here’s what’s real about the tech—and what’s more fantastical. The best armor, it…

Russia’s new stealth fighter is a bargain worthy of a Bond villain

Russia’s new stealth fighter is a bargain worthy of a Bond villain

Popular Science – Kelsey D. Atherton

That’s Checkmate, Mr. Bond: What to know about a mysterious new fighter jet out of Russia—and its superficial similarities to the F-35. On Saturday, the tarped form of a new Russian jet rolled into public…