Modelling of internal ballistics of gun systems: A review
November 2024
A deep understanding of the internal ballistic process and the factors affecting it is of primary importance to efficiently design a gun system and ensure its safe management. One of the main goals...
Command-agent: Reconstructing warfare simulation and command decision-making using large language models
February 2026
War rehearsals have become increasingly important in national security due to the growing complexity of international affairs. However, traditional rehearsal methods, such as military chess simulations,...
Research progress on the structure, function, and performance evaluation of hard-target penetration fuzes
Available online 1 August 2026
As the core decision-making and initiation-control unit in penetration weapons, the hard-target penetration fuze (HTPF) is critical to the terminal lethality of warheads against hard and deeply buried...
Performance analysis and design of loitering munitions: A comprehensive technical survey of recent developments
March 2022
Loitering munitions are increasingly used in armed conflicts. An extensive database of loitering munitions is developed based on information available in the public domain. This database includes dimensions,...
Current status and prospects of guidance techniques for intercepting hypersonic glide vehicles: A review
April 2026
Hypersonic vehicles present formidable challenges to existing air and missile defence systems due to their extreme velocity, extended-range strike capability, and exceptional maneuverability, driving...
Thermobaric and enhanced blast explosives (TBX and EBX)
December 2016
In this review, excerpts from the literature of thermobaric (TBX) and enhanced blast explosives (EBX) that are concentrated on studies that include their compositions, properties, reactive metal components,...
Advanced composite wing design for next-generation military UAVs: A progressive numerical optimization framework
June 2025
The design of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) revolves around the careful selection of materials that are both lightweight and robust. Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) emerged as an ideal option...
Plasma stealth: Toward next-generation low observability
September 2026
Stealth technology is pivotal for military survivability, employing a series of techniques to significantly minimize an asset from being detected by hostile radar. Rather than actual invisibility, contemporary...
A review on lightweight materials for defence applications: Present and future developments
June 2023
The defence sector is now at an advanced level, catering to the global scenario, and countries also invest heavily in research and development. Countries around the world have spent a lot of money on...
Survey and technological analysis of laser and its defense applications
April 2021
The laser technology has made remarkable progress over the past couple of decades. It is being widely employed in diverse domains, such as holography, space sciences, spectroscopy, medical sciences,...
Additive manufacturing of architected structures for thermal signature reduction in multifunctional stealth armored vehicles: A comparative study with conventional camouflage netting
Available online 11 August 2026
Thermal signature management is a crucial aspect of Infrared (IR) stealth technology in both military and civilian applications, particularly for armored vehicles and critical infrastructure. This study...
Adaptive end-side intelligent feature recognition system for acceleration measurement signals with strong adhesion interference under continuous multi-impact
August 2026
The recognition of continuous multi-impact signals has long been an important and practical research topic in industrial and military applications. However, adjacent impact acceleration signals often...
A review of extreme condition effects on solder joint reliability: Understanding failure mechanisms
November 2024
Solder joint, crucial component in electronic systems, face significant challenges when exposed to extreme conditions during applications. The solder joint reliability involving microstructure and mechanical...
Cold metal transfer (CMT) technology - An overview
February 2018
Cold Metal Transfer technology has revolutionized the welding of dissimilar metals and thicker materials by producing improved weld bead aesthetics with controlled metal deposition and low heat-input....
Unraveling the assembly mechanism of energetic co-particles via coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations
September 2026
Energetic co-particles (ECPs) offer an effective strategy for integrating high energy density with improved safety, yet their mesoscale assembly mechanism remains unclear. Herein, coarse-grained molecular...
Fluid-structure interaction between shaped charge underwater explosion and sandwich composite panels
September 2026
Shaped charges pose a severe threat to Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) or Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV). Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) exhibit significant application prospects...
Composite armor philosophy (CAP): Holistic design methodology of multi-layered composite protection systems for armored vehicles
November 2024
A philosophy for the design of novel, lightweight, multi-layered armor, referred to as Composite Armor Philosophy (CAP), which can adapt to the passive protection of light-, medium-, and heavy-armored...
A survey of data-centric technologies supporting decision-making before deploying military assets
December 2024
In a time characterized by the availability of vast amounts of data, the effective utilization of information is critical for timely decision-making in military operations. However, processing large...
From passive perception to active control and collaborative planning: A system-level survey on UVA visual moving target tracking
Available online 4 August 2026
Relying on high maneuverability, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become an important frontier direction in the field of moving target tracking. Due to their high adaptability, UAVs equipped with...
A review on machinability of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite materials
August 2018
Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials are heterogeneous and anisotropic materials that do not exhibit plastic deformation. They have been used in a wide range of contemporary applications...
Temporal flow-based dynamic graph neural network with robustness interpretation for DoS/DDoS IoT intrusion detection
Available online 26 June 2026
With the increasing use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, volumetric network intrusions have expanded significantly. Various detection systems for network intrusions face complications in distinguishing...
Enhancing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocomposites: Key properties, applications and challenges in advanced engineering
January 2026
This review highlights the performance enhancement of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) composites through the incorporation of nanofillers, focusing on mechanical, thermal, electrical and piezoelectric improvements....
A review on the high energy oxidizer ammonium dinitramide: Its synthesis, thermal decomposition, hygroscopicity, and application in energetic materials
January 2023
Ammonium dinitramide (ADN) is considered as a potential substitute for ammonium perchlorate in energetic materials due to its high density, positive oxygen balance, and halogen-free characteristics....
A review of current studies on the unmanned aerial vehicle-based moving target tracking methods
September 2025
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become crucial tools in moving target tracking due to their agility and ability to operate in complex, dynamic environments. UAVs must meet several requirements...
An exterior-ballistics-informed real-time parallel servo-fire-control method for remote weapon systems in Counter-UAV operations
Available online 12 August 2026
Low, slow, and small (LSS) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) pose severe asymmetric threats in recent regional conflicts, yet existing remote weapon systems (RWSs) generally lack effective countermeasures....