China National Space Administration (CNSA) has made first-ever contact with NASA to coordinate satellite collision avoidance, reversing years of established practice. NASA Space Sustainability director Alvin Drew announced the breakthrough at the International Astronautical Congress, signaling new cooperation in space traffic management.

Chinese engineers are testing the AR-500CJ drone helicopter from a unique 328-foot "mini carrier" built by Jiangsu Dayang Marine. The vessel, one of several specialized drone platforms emerging from Chinese shipyards, supports Beijing's expanding naval unmanned systems development.

Chinese scientists have tested a deep-sea mining rover at 2,000-meter depths in the western Pacific, beyond the US second island chain. The vehicle harvested cobalt-rich crusts from seamounts, tapping into ocean reserves estimated at 7.3 billion tonnes—over 600 times land-based cobalt.

French nuclear startup NAAREA partners with Italian robotics firm Fluid Wire Robotics to develop radiation-hardened robotic systems for handling XAMR microreactors. The technology enables precision operations in extreme conditions including 1.5 MGy radiation levels, advancing next-gen nuclear automation.

Researchers from the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) have discovered Ice XXI, a new form of ice, by compressing water at two gigapascals at room temperature. Using a dynamic diamond anvil cell and the European XFEL, they captured the microsecond-scale process for the first time.

UK-based Humanoid is partnering with SAP to integrate cognitive humanoid robots into industrial workflows. Their first pilot with Martur Fompak International uses the HMND 01 platform and SAP’s embodied AI to automate complex seat assembly, targeting a $15–20 billion market by 2030.

China commissions world's largest 80,000-ton aircraft carrier that has electromagnetic catapults. Named Fujian, the carrier symbolizes China’s leap in naval technology and power. President Xi Jinping personally attended the grand commissioning ceremony in Sanya, Hainan. Fujian can launch fighter jets and surveillance aircraft with unmatched efficiency. Its electromagnetic system replaces the old ski-jump launch method entirely. The carrier enhances China’s capability for long

GE Aerospace and Shield AI are collaborating to power the new X-BAT AI-piloted fighter jet. The vehicle will use GE's F110 engine with an advanced vectoring nozzle for vertical flight, combining 11 million flight hours of proven reliability with cutting-edge artificial intelligence for future unmanned missions.

"Chinese researchers and naval engineers have officially commissioned the Fujian, the country’s most advanced aircraft carrier, equipped with electromagnetic catapults. With a displacement of over 80,000 tonnes, the ship can launch heavier planes at higher speeds. President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony, highlighting China’s growing naval power and strategic presence in the Western Pacific."

China showcases robot dogs laden with explosives in battlefield exercise.

China's military has denied that PLA electronic jamming caused two US Navy aircraft to crash in the South China Sea, dismissing allegations as "conspiracy theories." PLA analysts suggested instead that maintenance issues aboard the aging USS Nimitz or contaminated fuel may be responsible for the incidents.

A US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress was photographed carrying two mysterious weapons that match the description of the secretive AGM-181 Long-Range Standoff (LRSO) nuclear cruise missile. The October 29 test flight potentially reveals America's next-generation stealth nuclear weapon designed to replace aging AGM-86B missiles.

Chinese engineers from Jiangnan Shipbuilding Group have unveiled a thorium-powered nuclear cargo ship capable of carrying 14,000 containers. The vessel uses a revolutionary molten salt reactor with 200MW thermal output, generating enough power for years of operation without refueling while offering inherent safety advantages over traditional nuclear designs.

Scientists from the University of Sharjah have published a groundbreaking review suggesting nuclear waste could be repurposed to produce massive amounts of clean hydrogen. Their research, published in Nuclear Engineering and Design, highlights methods like radiation-enhanced electrolysis that can increase hydrogen yield by up to tenfold, transforming a global environmental liability into a valuable energy resource.

Purdue University and BWX Technologies Inc. (BWXT) have forged a strategic collaboration to accelerate next-generation nuclear manufacturing and small modular reactor (SMR) development. The partnership leverages Purdue's unique digital nuclear reactor and engineering expertise with BWXT's industry leadership to address national energy demands and workforce needs.

US Air Force Global Strike Command successfully test-launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile in a routine assessment of the weapon system's reliability. The November 5 test, designated GT 254, was uniquely initiated from a U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft using the Airborne Launch Control System, demonstrating a vital backup command capability for the nation's nuclear deterrent.

A confrontation between China and the Netherlands over the seized chipmaker Nexperia is threatening to halt European car production. China has accused the Dutch of "unilaterally" prolonging the dispute, which has triggered export bans on vital automotive semiconductors.

Blue dogs spotted in Chernobyl nuclear disaster site spark concern.

European scientists discovered the world's largest spider web spanning 100 square meters in a toxic cave between Albania and Greece. The massive structure houses 110,000 spiders from two species living cooperatively in complete darkness, powered by a chemoautotrophic ecosystem independent of sunlight.

Air Force Global Strike Command recommends the B-21 Raider fly with one pilot and a weapons-systems officer instead of two pilots, signaling heavy AI/autonomy support from programs like DARPA’s ALIAS and companies such as Shield AI; two pre-production B-21s are testing at Edwards AFB as the USAF plans at least 100.