Interesting Engineering

US Navy strengthens sea-based nuclear deterrent with Trident II control upgrade

US Navy awards $255M contract to modernize Trident II fire control, ensuring compatibility with Ohio and future Columbia ...
Hackaday

Inside SKALA: How Chornobyl’s Reactor Was Actually Controlled

Running a nuclear power plant isn’t an easy task, even with the level of automation available to a 1980s Soviet RBMK reactor.
Washington Technology

Peraton wins air traffic control system overhaul contract

The Transportation Department is pushing hard for the new system to go online in 2028, with a price tag for modernization that could reach $31.5 billion. Peraton has won the massive contract to lead a ...
Reuters

FAA wants new air traffic control data system as part of overhaul

WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it wants to adopt a new comprehensive system to overhaul how air traffic controllers receive flight data and move ...
Forbes

Why Is The Air Traffic Control System Still Part Of The Government?

The government shutdown and recent accidents have shown the Air Traffic Control system’s vulnerability. It should be turned into an independent, nonprofit organization removed from politics. The ...
CNN

The US air traffic control system is in desperate need of improvement. Would privatization help?

Almost everyone agrees that the US air traffic control system is broken. Longstanding staffing shortages. Antiquated technology. And now, air traffic controllers are caught in the middle of a ...
consilium.europa

With start of operation of new EES border control system the EU will strengthen border security and increase efficiency for travellers

On 12 October 2025 the new Entry/Exit digital border management system (EES) will become operational in 29 European countries. The EES will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of controls at the ...