Electric explosion characteristics of multi-point series explosion foil initiator
December 2025
Investigating the characteristics of synchronous electrical explosions of multiple exploding foil initiators (EFI) in the same circuit, a four-point series-connected EFI circuit utilizing flexible flat...
Progress in characterization of interface structure and properties in polymer bonded explosives
December 2025
The precise characterization of interfacial structure for polymer-bonded explosive (PBX) modification is challenging due to the complexity of the interface. The inherent properties between explosive...
Overview of research on intelligent swarm munitions
December 2025
This article started with an overview of the current technological status and engineering developments in the field of swarm munitions. It first introduced swarm behaviors and related swarm algorithms,...
Energetic composites based on aluminium alloy fuels (Al-Ti and Al-Mg) with polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF): An in-depth study of the fabrication, structure, combustion properties and reaction kinetics
December 2025
This study investigates the combustion characteristics of reactive aluminium alloys in combination with fluoropolymer oxidizers. Aluminium-magnesium (Al-Mg) and aluminium-titanium (Al-Ti) alloys were...
Analytical model of the perforation process of spherical-nosed projectiles impacting finite-thickness metal plates
December 2025
This study presents a theoretical analysis of the perforation process of finite-thickness metal plates (with a thickness ratio of T0/D = 0.6–1.5) under normal impact by spherical-nosed projectiles....
Unraveling the structure-activity relationship of triazine-fused energetic molecules: Targeted performance modulation through substituent effects
December 2025
This study preliminarily investigates the structure-activity relationships of novel [5,6]-fused ring energetic materials derived from the 6-nitro-7-azido-pyrazol [3,4-d][1,2,3]triazine 2-oxide (ICM-103)...
Thermochemical characteristics of Ce95Al5 material and perforation behavior of its liner on steel targets
December 2025
Cerium-aluminum (CeAl) alloy is promising reactive structural materials (RSMs) with significant potential for liner applications. To investigate the thermochemical characteristics of CeAl alloy and...
In situ 3D characterization of impact-extruded ignition and reaction growth behavior of a ductile energetic material
December 2025
In this study, the modified split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) system, complemented by synchronized high-speed holography and direct shooting imaging techniques, was employed to investigate the impact-induced...
Enhancing safety performance of initiating explosive devices via 3D printed VO2 film based on metal-insulator transition
December 2025
Initiating explosive devices (IEDs) are crucial in both military and civilian applications for improving the accuracy of controlled detonations. However, the safety of semiconductor bridge (SCB) wire...
Numerical investigation of the propagation characteristics of H2-F2-Air fueled rotating detonation waves
December 2025
The incorporation of fluorine (F2) into hydrogen-air (H2/Air) mixtures presents a novel approach to enhancing the performance of rotating detonation engines (RDEs). This study systematically investigates...
Influence of the buckling degree on the separation properties of clutch friction components
December 2025
Armored vehicles, to accomplish missions in complex harsh conditions with high mobility, require the transmission system to achieve high energy density and high reliability. The wet multi-disc clutch...
A novel trajectory prediction method for UAV air combat based on QCNet-3D
December 2025
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) trajectory prediction is an important research topic in the field of UAV air combat. In order to address the problem of single-feature extraction scale and scene adaptability...
Damage mechanisms from low-velocity penetrating shrapnel in ballistic gelatin
December 2025
Shrapnel projectiles from low-velocity weapons often cause perforations and thereby result in multiple wounds. As shrapnel penetrates, its kinetic energy dissipates and generates forces that influence...
Adiabatic shear behavior of pearlitic heat-resistant steel under fragment-simulating projectile impact
December 2025
Adiabatic shear band (ASB), as the precursor to catastrophic material failure, is of great significance in the research of impact resistance. This study investigated the adiabatic shear behavior of...
Cross-attention spatial–temporal convolutional neural network for energy expenditure estimation on the basis of physical fitness characteristics
December 2025
Energy expenditure estimation can be used to measure the exercise load and physical condition of different individuals, such as soldiers, athletes, firemen, etc., during their training and work. Energy...
Human experience-guided reinforcement learning for carrier-based aircraft support operation scheduling
December 2025
The efficiency of carrier-based aircraft support operation scheduling critically impacts aircraft carrier operational effectiveness by determining sortie generation rates, yet faces significant challenges...
Energy learning hyper-heuristic algorithm for cooperative task assignment of heterogeneous UAVs under complex constraints
December 2025
Cooperative task assignment is one of the key research focuses in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In this paper, an energy learning hyper-heuristic (EL-HH) algorithm is proposed to address...
Directional effects of blast waves on human thorax: Dynamic response and injury mechanisms
Available online 19 December 2025
Blast injury is a leading cause of military casualties, and the thorax, which houses the lungs and heart, is particularly vulnerable to blast waves. While previous studies have primarily examined anterior...
Experimental and numerical study on PU-coated RC arches subjected to underwater contact explosions
Available online 18 December 2025
Reinforced concrete (RC) arches, which are widely used in various engineering fields, suffer from severe damage when subjected to blast loads. The damage and dynamic response of concrete structures...
Mechanical response of a Ti-6Al-4V hierarchical lattice structure: Numerical and analytical studies
Available online 18 December 2025
This study proposes a snap-fit fabrication strategy for manufacturing hierarchical lattice structures, initially targeting tetrahedron-of-octahedra topologies and readily extendable to octet-of-octahedra...
Physical model-guided deep learning approach for explosion load prediction in three-dimensional typical street configurations
Available online 18 December 2025
Accurate and fast prediction of explosion loads is crucial for structural blast protection design, post-blast damage assessment and emergency response. However, existing methods struggle to balance...
Efficient modulation of 5-AT/Sr(NO3)2 gas generator with a CuC2O4/CuO binary composite coolant for regulating the pyrolysis and combustion performances
Available online 18 December 2025
Gas generators are systems that in certain emergency situations generate functional gases that are used for power sources, safety engineering, fire applications, and various other types of important...
Cooperative coverage path planning of multiple underwater gliders considering sonar detection performance and energy efficiency
Available online 17 December 2025
This paper proposes a Cooperative Coverage Path Planning method for Multiple Underwater Gliders (MUG-CCPP) that considers sonar detection performance and energy efficiency. Unlike traditional phased...
Scrap PMMA valorization with optimized content of Silicon Carbide nanofiller in additive manufacturing
Available online 16 December 2025
Utilizing versatile techniques, such as additive manufacturing (AM) and recyclable materials, is a way of reducing material waste and cost while converting the manufacturing field into being environmentally...
High temperature oxidation of novel superalloys: Effects of alloy design and heat-treatments
Available online 13 December 2025
Gas turbine engines operate under high stress and aggressive environmental conditions at high temperatures up to 1300 °C for long periods of time. In particular, materials with high strength and creep...