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Lead Story Oct 21, 2026

Drones and Digital Twins Map Thawing Permafrost Beneath Arctic Roads and Buildings

Alaska's Wainwright and other Arctic towns are built on ice-rich permafrost that is now thawing, threatening roads, buildings, pipelines and coastlines. Engineers are using drones and digital twin technology to detect hidden ground-ice hazards before infrastructure fails.

Priya Sharma

Analysis

Benchmark Report: Military Battery Demand Hits 4.3 GWh, Drones Lead Growth

A new Benchmark Mineral Intelligence report highlights that global defense battery demand reached 4.3 GWh in 2025, with drones representing 40%. The report underscores geopolitical supply-chain risks, especially reliance on Chinese inputs, as militaries accelerate strategic battery investments.

Priya Sharma Aug 19, 2026

Battery Technology

Factorial and Tulip Partner to Boost Drone Range by 30% with Solid-State Batteries

Aug 8, 2026

Factorial Lands First Commercial Aerospace Order for Lithium-Metal Battery Cells

Battery Technology

New Framework Helps Airports and Communities Prepare for Advanced Air Mobility

Electric Vehicles