Kapil Kajal

New Delhi

Freelance Journalist and Writer at Freelance

US Editor @IntEngineering | Awards @sajahq 23 @dw_akademie 22 @iijnmbangalore 22 & 23 | Nominations @thomfound 20 & 23, Defense MA 23, Aerospace MA 24

Articles

What makes a fighter jet 'sixth gen' and why it matters

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Kapil Kajal

Artist render of F-47. Fighterman_FFRC/XTo significantly improve its air power, China has revealed what it claims to be the world’s first flying sixth-generation fighter jet, a large, powerful aircraft with features that suggest a serious step forward in impressive military engineering. Weighing nearly 100,000 pounds, this new aircraft is designed to fly and dominate future battlefields.
World-first mini nuclear plant ready to power 526,000 homes in China

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Kapil Kajal

Linglong-1, also known as ACP100, is a third-generation small pressurized water reactor. It was fully developed in China and has independent intellectual property rights. In 2016, it became the first SMR in the world to pass a safety review by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
World’s first commercial mini nuclear reactor ready to power 526,000 homes in China

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kapil Kajal

China’s first commercial small modular nuclear reactor, Linglong-1, is now in the final installation phase. Located in Hainan Province at the Hainan Nuclear Power Co. Ltd. (HNPC) site, Linglong-1 is being developed by the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). According to China's state-run Global Times, it is the world’s first land-based small modular reactor (SMR) to begin construction, and it is expected to play a key role in reducing China’s carbon emissions.
Lockheed, IBM debut smart drone swarms that think, hunt together

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Kapil Kajal

In modern warfare, seconds can decide the outcome of a mission. Responding quickly to fast-changing threats on the battlefield is no longer optional; it’s essential. To meet this demand, Lockheed Martin has partnered with IBM’s Red Hat to develop a new generation of autonomous drone swarms that can think faster, move smarter, and adapt in real time.
Lockheed, IBM unveil smart drone swarms to adapt and evolve in live battle zones

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kapil Kajal

In modern warfare, seconds can decide the outcome of a mission. Responding quickly to fast-changing threats on the battlefield is no longer optional; it’s essential. To meet this demand, Lockheed Martin has partnered with IBM’s Red Hat to develop a new generation of autonomous drone swarms that can think faster, move smarter, and adapt in real time.
Meta-powered helmets let troops scan battlefields like never before

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Kapil Kajal

Lattice combines data from thousands of sensors and systems to provide real-time, usable information. Operators can use XR headsets designed for combat settings to access Lattice. These headsets offer easy-to-use, role-specific interfaces that improve situational awareness, speed decision-making, and enhance tactical accuracy during combat.
Top-secret Russian nuclear sites get deadly upgrade, leak shows

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Kapil Kajal

Russian nuclear missiles 'Topol-M' in military parade, Moscow stock photo. rusm/iStockMore than 2 million internal documents found in a publicly accessible Russian procurement database have uncovered key details about the growth and modernization of Russia’s nuclear weapons infrastructure.
China’s airborne radar gives top warship deadly 20-fold strike boost

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Kapil Kajal

China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has significantly expanded the operational reach of its most advanced surface combatant, the Type 055 destroyer Lhasa, by integrating it with airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft. This development enables the warship to engage air and sea targets at distances previously unreachable with shipboard sensors alone, according to the South China Morning Post.
Powerful laser shoots down drone in world-first real combat

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Kapil Kajal

High-power laser take down drone in world’s first combat use. RAFAELIn a major milestone for directed energy weaponry, Israel has successfully deployed high-power laser interception systems in an operational environment. Developed through a collaboration between the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), the Israeli Air Force (IAF), and RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems, these systems achieved numerous successful interceptions of aerial threats.
Solid-state EV batteries to power drones for double range, payload

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Kapil Kajal

Next-gen drone flies with solid-state battery made for EVs.FactorialFactorial, a US company specializing in solid-state battery technology, has achieved an important step in aerospace energy systems. The company has shipped its lithium-metal battery cells to Avidrone Aerospace, a Canadian company that develops long-range unmanned aerial systems (UAS).