The potential 100 year life of the B-52 bomber and the history of attempted replacements

April 7, 2017December 7, 2015 by Brian Wang

The B-52 is an Air Force plane that refuses to die. Originally slated for retirement generations ago, it continues to be deployed in conflict after conflict. It dropped the first hydrogen bomb in the Bikini Islands in 1956, and laser-guided bombs in Afghanistan in 2006. It has outlived its replacement. And its replacement’s replacement. And …

Army funding next generation Special Ops combat armor

April 7, 2017October 9, 2013 by Brian Wang

U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)is invites industry, academia, individuals, and Government labs to submit revolutionary low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) technology demonstration nominations addressing revolutionary/novel technologies/developmental approaches leading to possible Government/Industry collaboration for development of USSOCOM technology capabilities supporting a Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS). The intent is to accelerate the delivery of innovative …