military innovation
Indian Army Deploys Indigenous High-Altitude Mono Rail System at 16,000 Feet in Arunachal Pradesh's Kameng Himalayas
Nov 15, 2025 01:27 am CST
The Indian Army's Gajraj Corps has engineered an innovative indigenous mono rail system operational at 16,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh's Kameng Himalayas. This logistics breakthrough can transport over 300 kg of supplies in a single run, ensuring year-round support to remote forward posts in extreme terrain and weather conditions, while also enabling rapid casualty evacuation where helicopter access is impossible.
From DoorDash to Defense: How Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Steven Simoni is Revolutionizing Military Tech with AI-Powered Drone Defense Systems
Oct 01, 2025 10:38 pm CST
Steven Simoni, a former DoorDash acquisition success story, has pivoted dramatically into defense technology with his company Allen Control Systems. The firm's flagship product, the AI-powered "Bullfrog" autonomous machine gun, designed to combat the growing threat of hostile drones, has attracted $40 million in funding and secured prototype contracts with the US Army. As Silicon Valley increasingly embraces military technologies, Simoni's colorful persona and networking prowess have positioned his company at the forefront of a new wave of tech entrepreneurs developing advanced weapons systems for modern warfare challenges.