Energy absorption properties and failure modes of flexible UHMWPE foam protective sandwich structure subjected to low-velocity impact
February 2026
Flexible materials play a crucial role in protecting against behind armour blunt trauma (BABT). However, their compliance complicates the understanding of failure mechanisms and energy absorption. This...
Impact of CeO2 and GO on the combustion performance of HAN-based electrically controlled solid propellant
February 2026
Electrically controlled solid propellant (ECSP) offers multiple ignition and adjustable burning rate, serving as fuel for next-generation intelligent propulsion systems. To further enhance the combustion...
Study on the nonlinear vibration of tri-directional functionally graded sandwich plates partially supported by Pasternak foundation subjected to blast loading
February 2026
This paper aims to explore and quantify the nonlinear vibration response of tri-directional functionally graded sandwich (3D-FGSW) plates partially supported by a Pasternak foundation (PF) subjected...
Hypervelocity impact response and protection for the track steels of rocket sled system via light-gas gun experiments
February 2026
Hypervelocity rocket sled systems are critical for testing advanced military technologies, yet track damage at speeds exceeding Mach 5 remains a significant challenge for system reliability and performance....
Deep reinforcement learning-based adaptive collision avoidance method for UAV in joint operational airspace
February 2026
As joint operations have become a key trend in modern military development, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) play an increasingly important role in enhancing the intelligence and responsiveness of combat...
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,...
Dynamic response of RC columns under off-central explosions: Experimental, theoretical studies and neural network prediction
February 2026
Reinforced concrete (RC) columns are often subjected to off-central explosion due to the uncertainty of blast locations. However, few studies have focused on the dynamic response of RC columns under...
Autonomous dispatch trajectory planning of carrier-based vehicles: An iterative safe dispatch corridor framework
February 2026
As carrier aircraft sortie frequency and flight deck operational density increase, autonomous dispatch trajectory planning for carrier-based vehicles demands efficient, safe, and kinematically feasible...
Development of silicon carbide fiber-reinforced silicon oxycarbide composites for low-observable unmanned aerial vehicle exhaust nozzles via filament winding, and polymer infiltration and pyrolysis
February 2026
Unmanned combat aerial vehicles require lightweight, stealth-capable exhaust systems. However, traditional metallic nozzles increase radar detectability and reduce range, while advanced composites offer...
Cascading failure modeling and survivability analysis of weak-communication underwater unmanned swarm networks
February 2026
Cascading failures pose a serious threat to the survivability of underwater unmanned swarm networks (UUSNs), significantly limiting their service ability in collaborative missions such as military reconnaissance...
Electromagnetic dynamic self-piercing riveting (ED-SPR): A novel approach for enhanced dissimilar material joining
February 2026
This study introduces electromagnetic dynamic self-piercing riveting (ED-SPR), an innovative technique that integrates electromagnetic riveting principles with static self-piercing riveting (S-SPR)...
The effects of compressibility and target strength on shaped charge jet penetration
February 2026
The penetration of shaped charge jets into targets at high velocities is significantly influenced by the compressibility effect, while at low velocities, the strength effect becomes predominant. In...
Performance comparison of full-scale ramjet and scramjet using boron-based propellant
February 2026
This study investigates the performance boundaries of ramjet and scramjet engines fueled by boron-based propellant through full-scale engine modeling and three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics...
A methodology for constructing the system-of-systems environment to evaluate UAV decision systems
February 2026
Evaluating Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems within a System-of-Systems (SoS) environment helps clarify their contribution to the overall combat capability and supports effectiveness-oriented system...
Real-time visualization and numerical investigation of the dynamic compression response behaviours of single AP/HMX particles embedded in an HTPB binder
February 2026
An in-depth understanding of the behaviours of solid propellants under low-velocity impact loads is crucial for enhancing their safety in applications such as aerospace propulsion. This study investigated...
Bioinspired interface design for enhancing the mechanical properties of energetic composites by developing a root-soil interlocked structure
February 2026
The interfacial structure and its regulation play a crucial role in determining the overall performance of advanced functional composites. Weak interfacial interactions between carbon fibers and the...
Characterization of ultrahigh-strain-rate compressive behaviors in single 10-μm scale fibers using a micro-scale Hopkinson bar method
February 2026
High-performance fiber fabrics and composites experienced transverse compression deformation at ultrahigh strain rates near the impact point when subjected to high-velocity impacts, which significantly...
Rheological behaviors of step ladder-structured nitrocellulose in solution and gelatinization process
February 2026
Step ladder-structured nitrocellulose (LNC) is a novel energetic binder prepared by chemically modifying nitrocellulose (NC) with the introduction of flexible polyethylene glycol (PEG-400) chain segments,...
Design and experimental verification of a large-scale coupled morphing-wing mechanism for hypersonic vehicles
February 2026
Hypersonic morphing vehicle (HMV) can reconfigure aerodynamic geometries in real time, adapting to diverse needs like multi-mission profiles and wide-speed-range flight, spanwise morphing and sweep...
Experimental study on damage characteristics of t-shaped stiffened plates subjected to different types of shaped charges: Linear-shaped charge, embowed linear-shaped charge, and embowed linear explosively formed projectile
February 2026
In order to investigate the penetration performance of Linear-Shaped Charge (LSC), Embowed Linear-Shaped Charge (ELSC), and Embowed Linear Explosively Formed Projectile (ELEFP) on T-shaped stiffened...
Threat assessment of non-cooperative satellites in interception scenarios: A transfer window perspective
February 2026
This paper proposes a threat assessment framework for non-cooperative satellites by analyzing their motion characteristics, developing a quantitative evaluation methodology, and demonstrating its effectiveness...
Real-time decision support for bolter recovery safety: Long short-term memory network-driven aircraft sequencing
February 2026
The highly dynamic nature, strong uncertainty, and coupled multiple safety constraints inherent in carrier aircraft recovery operations pose severe challenges for real-time decision-making. Addressing...
Phase geometric propagation model of spherical projectile impacting thin plate based on shock wave propagation
February 2026
Material phase-transition represents a significant phenomenon and mechanism in the context of hypervelocity protection. This study presents a thorough analysis of the phase-transition phenomena induced...
Effects of projectile material on high-speed penetration/perforation of Inconel 718 alloy plates: Experiments and simulations
February 2026
We investigate the effects of projectile material on high-speed penetration/perforation of Inconel 718 alloy (IN718) plates. High-speed ballistic impact tests are conducted on 2 mm-thickness IN718 plates...
Avoidance method for medium-to-long-range air-to-air missile based on the kan-λ-ppo algorithm
February 2026
This study addresses the maneuver evasion problem for medium-to-long-range air-to-air missiles by proposing a KAN-λ-PPO-based evasion algorithm. The algorithm introduces Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks (KAN)...