1. Artificial Intelligence Goes Mainstream (Generative AI & AGI Progress) Artificial Intelligence has surged from hype to critical infrastructure in 2025. Generative AI models are now widely embedded across business functions – from automating customer support and coding to generating marketing content. In just one year, enterprise adoption of generative AI doubled to 65% of organizations amplifai.com,…
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Missile technology forms the backbone of modern military power, from intercontinental nuclear-tipped rockets to precision-guided tactical weapons. This comprehensive country-by-country guide details the world’s missile systems – ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship and air-defense missiles, air-to-air weapons, and more – including those in service, in development, or recently retired. For each nation, we outline key…
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Introduction Iran’s nuclear program has evolved from a U.S.-backed research initiative in the 1950s into one of the world’s most contentious proliferation challenges. Over seven decades, Iran has moved from peaceful nuclear cooperation under the Shah to a secretive post-revolution quest that alarmed the world. International negotiations, sanctions, and covert actions have punctuated this saga,…
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Introduction: Why Satellite Phones Still Matter in 2025 Satellite phones remain essential for reliable off-grid communication, even as mainstream smartphones gain limited satellite texting features. When you’re far beyond cell coverage – deep in wilderness, at sea, or in disaster zones – a sat phone can be a literal lifeline. In mid-2025, the leading providers…
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1. Chinese EV Production Powerhouse – Scale, Players & Hubs China’s electric vehicle industry is the largest in the world, accounting for 58–70% of global EV production in recent years en.wikipedia.org iea.org. In 2024 alone, China produced over 11–13 million electric cars (battery EVs and plug-in hybrids), which was about half of all new cars…
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Introduction and Significance The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet renowned as one of the most formidable air superiority fighters ever built. Developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) as a successor to the F-15 Eagle, the F-22 pioneered new levels of stealth, speed, and maneuverability when it entered service…
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The convergence of satellite communications with 5G networks is accelerating, launching a new space race to provide broadband backhaul from orbit. In the period 2024–2031, companies are investing billions of dollars into constellations of Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites to extend 5G coverage to every corner of…
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Introduction & Development History The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine multirole fighter jet that first emerged from the U.S. Air Force’s Lightweight Fighter (LWF) program in the 1970s. Conceived by a group of innovative engineers known as the “Fighter Mafia,” the F-16 was designed as an affordable, lightweight day fighter with superb agility en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org. General Dynamics built…
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Global Rise of Private Spaceflight Companies The once government-only arena of spaceflight is now a thriving global industry fueled by private companies. In 2023, the global space economy reached $570 billion, nearly double its size a decade earlier spacefoundation.org. Commercial ventures account for ~78% of this economy spacefoundation.org, reflecting how companies worldwide are taking the…
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History of Commercial Space Travel for Private Citizens Commercial space travel for private individuals – often dubbed space tourism – has evolved from a sci-fi dream into a nascent industry over the past few decades. The first landmark came in April 2001, when American businessman Dennis Tito paid ~$20 million for a seat on a…
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