Adaptive RF stealth for next-generation long-range cruise missiles through interdisciplinary integration of MnZn ferrite/epoxy RAM and sea-surface multipath null exploitation
May 2026
This study presents an interdisciplinary framework to enhance the radar cross-section (RCS) reduction of next-generation long-range cruise missiles by integrating MnZn ferrite/epoxy-based radar-absorbing...
Polynitromethyl high-energy materials with a tricyclic furoxan-oxadiazole scaffold: Synthesis, stability, and detonation performance
May 2026
Polynitromethyl explosives exhibit outstanding detonation performance, yet their application is significantly hindered by safety concerns. Thus, enhancing the stability of polynitromethyl high-energy...
Physics-informed neural network model for predicting projectile mass erosion integrating cutting and thermal melting mechanisms
May 2026
High-velocity penetration of projectiles into concrete induces intense thermomechanical interactions that lead to substantial projectile mass erosion, thereby compromising structural integrity and ballistic...
Machine learning driven impact fracture understanding and end-to-end design of energetic multi-principal-element alloys
May 2026
Energetic multi-principal-element alloys (EMPEAs) have garnered considerable attention for their reactive characteristics and compositional flexibility in pyrotechnic applications. However, the complex...
Photothermal dynamics in functionally graded semiconductors with size-dependent effects under pulsed laser excitation
May 2026
This study investigates the photothermal behavior of nonlocal, functionally graded (FG) semiconductor materials under ultra-short pulsed laser heating, addressing a critical gap in understanding the...
Interactive effects of process parameters and porosity defect evaluation in thermoplastic composite resistance welding: A model-data-driven AOA-BP neural network framework
May 2026
To address parameter regulation of temperature fields and strength prediction during thermoplastic composite resistance welding, a multi-physics simulation-integrated machine learning framework for...
Adaptive elite ant colony optimization for track planning in gravity-aided navigation with multi-feature fusion
May 2026
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle track planning is critical for maritime defense missions, particularly in signal-denied and stealth-sensitive environments. Gravity-aided inertial navigation systems (GAINS),...
Distributed auction-based adaptive task assignment and re-assignment for multi-UAV suppressive jamming
May 2026
Task assignment is critical for multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to perform suppressive jamming against radar network. However, under abrupt state changes of enemy radars, centralized methods...
Artificial intelligence-optimized gypsum-based composites for stealth technology: Integrating high strength performance and radar absorption
May 2026
The demand for lightweight, high-performance materials with electromagnetic shielding capability is increasing, particularly in aerospace, defense, and infrastructure applications. This study introduces...
The dynamic fragmentation of Mott ring containing defects
May 2026
This study investigates dynamic fragmentation mechanism in defective brittle materials under impulsive loading through an analysis of fragment size distribution in rock Mott rings. A hybrid finite-discrete...
Ignition and combustion characteristics of aluminum particle in high-temperature turbulent environment
May 2026
This study presents fundamental experiment and optical diagnostics on the ignition and combustion process of micron-sized aluminum particles in high-temperature turbulent environment. Firstly, the turbulent...
Advancing boron-based thermites via TiB2 as a fuel
May 2026
Thermite is widely utilized in fields such as munitions, propulsion, welding, and materials synthesis. In particular, boron (B)-based thermites have shown promising thermochemical properties due to...
A systematic review on advanced surface coating technologies for high-pressure piston pumps
May 2026
Piston pumps are extensively employed in the industrial and aerospace sectors, particularly in applications that demand high-pressure operation and precise flow regulation. However, the inherent structural...
Attitude control of multirotor with image-aided terminal guidance for precision target strike
May 2026
Precise long-range strikes using multirotors equipped with rigidly fixed Explosively Formed Penetrator (EFP) encounter multiple challenges, including platform disturbances, inherent EFP dispersion characteristics,...
Synergistic effects on damage behavior and failure mechanisms of pre-tensioned hybrid laminates subjected to ballistic impacts
May 2026
Understanding the synergistic effects of preload and impact on damage behavior is critical for composite structures under service conditions, yet it remains inadequate characterization. This study systematically...
Crystal structure evolution and thermal stability of high explosive RDX characterized by in situ single crystal X-ray diffraction
May 2026
Crystal structure evolution of energetic crystals under external stimuli can significantly change their chemical/physical properties and profoundly impact the effectiveness and safety of weapon systems....
IQTF-GFN: A Gated dual-path network for automatic modulation classification of dual-component overlapping emitter signals
May 2026
Achieving reliable modulation recognition for overlapping dual-component emitter signals in dense, low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) electromagnetic environments presents a formidable challenge for modern...
Dynamic behavior analysis of strongly coupled high-order Duffing-Van der Pol system and its application in underwater acoustic signal detection
May 2026
As the composition of marine environmental noise is intricate and changeable, and the stealth technology of ships keeps advancing, the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the collected underwater acoustic...
Study on the correlation mechanism between carbon evolution and energy release in oxygen-deficient explosives
May 2026
For explosives with a pronounced negative oxygen balance, the condensation and phase transition of carbon in both the chemical reaction zone and the isentropic expansion zone play a critical role in...
Study on the particle size and velocity near Al/Al-Li based propellant surface using digital holography technology
Available online 30 May 2026
Solid propellants typically incorporate approximately 15%–20% aluminum particles to enhance energy density. The transport behavior of aluminum particles, such as agglomeration, ignition and combustion...
Multi-modal Physics-informed Diffusion for Real-time Prediction of FAE Concentration Fields Under Sparse Observations
Available online 30 May 2026
The cloud concentration distribution of Fuel-Air Explosives (FAE) during the dispersal phase directly determines the lethality of the secondary detonation; therefore, achieving accurate reconstruction...
Regulation of Early-stage Decomposition Mechanisms of HMX (Octahydro-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocine) by Molecular Charging
Available online 29 May 2026
HMX is a representative nitramine energetic material whose decomposition mechanisms under various ignition stimuli have been extensively investigated, primarily for electronically neutral molecules....
Spatial low-frequency active acoustic scattering suppression design for underwater complex surfaces
Available online 29 May 2026
Conventional active control approaches in underwater environments primarily focus on one- or two-dimensional suppression along the incident direction. It often generates pronounced echo highlights in...