Tag: Technology

Jordan has emerged as one of the Middle East’s more connected nations, with over 90% of its population now online freedomhouse.org. Driven by ambitious digital strategies and telecom sector investments, the country’s internet infrastructure spans modern fiber-optic networks, widespread mobile broadband, and new satellite services like Starlink. This report provides a comprehensive overview of internet…
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Introduction: The global fighter jet market is in takeoff mode in 2025, reaching record heights as nations race to modernize their air forces. Defense giants are vying to supply cutting-edge stealth aircraft amid rising geopolitical tensions and increased military spending. Major powers and their allies are pouring billions into new fighters, driven by NATO’s expansion,…
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Sweden is renowned for its advanced internet infrastructure and near-universal connectivity. The country boasts one of the highest internet penetration rates in the world – as of 2022, about 96% of Swedes use the internet, well above the EU average of 89% en.wikipedia.org. Sweden’s digital network infrastructure is highly developed, with almost 99% of households…
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Hungary’s internet landscape has transformed dramatically in recent years. Once defined by slow DSL connections and patchy rural coverage, the country is now pushing the boundaries with nationwide fiber-optic networks, expansive 4G/5G mobile broadband, and even satellite internet options. This report provides a comprehensive overview of internet access in Hungary – spanning fixed broadband (fiber,…
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Introduction and Background Fiber-optic guided drones – UAVs that communicate via a physical fiber-optic cable rather than radio – have emerged as a game-changing technology in the Ukraine–Russia war. Though the concept of wire-guided munitions is not new (wire-guided anti-tank missiles like the U.S. TOW and Israel’s Spike have been in service for decades), applying…
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Morocco has experienced a dramatic expansion in internet connectivity over the past decade. As of early 2024, there were 34.47 million internet users in the country, representing an internet penetration rate of about 90.7% of the population datareportal.com datareportal.com. (For comparison, this marks a jump from around 84% in 2021 freedomhouse.org.) The vast majority of…
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Estonia, often dubbed a Baltic tech star, has transformed itself into one of the most digitally advanced societies. From nearly universal internet access on the ground to new connectivity options beaming down from satellites, Estonia’s internet revolution touches every corner – even rural farms and outer space. This report explores the state of Estonia’s internet…
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What Are Generative Ethics and Responsible AI? Generative AI refers to algorithms (like advanced language models, image generators, etc.) that can produce new content – text, images, audio, and more – in response to prompts. These systems “fundamentally [transform] how businesses operate” by creating novel outputs from complex data techtarget.com. Generative ethics is the field…
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The Satellite IoT (Internet of Things) revolution is kicking into high gear, promising to connect millions of devices in the most remote corners of the globe. By leveraging satellite networks for machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, this burgeoning sector is extending the internet’s reach far beyond terrestrial cell towers. Analysts forecast explosive growth in the coming years…
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A New Antenna Revolution Flat-panel and phased-array antennas – once niche technologies reserved for defense and aerospace – are now at the forefront of a global connectivity revolution. From satellite broadband dishes to 5G base stations and radar sensors in self-driving cars, these advanced antennas are rapidly gaining commercial traction. The period from 2024 to…
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