"The Army’s LRHW missile could cost $106 million per missile and the program could add as much as $7 billion to the Army’s budget over the next few years." "On March 30, 2021, the Chief of Staff of the Army discussing the LRHW reportedly noted, “The politics of where they're based, how they're based, will be up to the policymakers and the diplomats.” Given the 1,725 mile … [Read more...] about The U.S. Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW)
Organizational key performance indicators
As business models evolve to align with expanding technological capabilities, leaders must ensure that their metrics change, too. Download MIT SMR’s special report on organizational key performance indicators. Brought to you by @InfoproLearning. https://t.co/kgf8LpREqe— MIT Sloan Management Review (@mitsmr) May 21, 2022 … [Read more...] about Organizational key performance indicators
The semiconductor market is booming
🖥️ The semiconductor market is booming - offering fantastic growth opportunities for industry players both big and small. Our #ChartOfTheDay helps to explain more and offers some insight into the average operating margin ⬇️ https://t.co/PqNF7ZtaQj— McKinsey & Company (@McKinsey) May 20, 2022 … [Read more...] about The semiconductor market is booming
Solar and wind costs are now competitive with fossil fuels
Solar and wind costs are now competitive with fossil fuels. Further innovation will push these costs even lower in the coming decades: https://t.co/iOabhg0RYR pic.twitter.com/bYTHNe9dqp— MIT Sloan Management Review (@mitsmr) May 19, 2022 … [Read more...] about Solar and wind costs are now competitive with fossil fuels
The Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) Program
The RCV is a vehicle being developed as part of the Army’s Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) family of vehicles. The Army plans to develop three RCV variants: Light, Medium, and Heavy. The Army reportedly envisions employing RCVs as “scouts” and “escorts” for manned fighting vehicles to deter ambushes and to guard the flanks of mechanized formations. As originally planned, … [Read more...] about The Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) Program
Another pandemic may be on the horizon: antimicrobial resistance
COVID-19 exposed how fast disease can spread in the 21st century. Our report with @wef found that another pandemic may be on the horizon: antimicrobial resistance. Bacteria's resistance to antibiotics places a societal and economic burden. #BCGatDavos https://t.co/J0nQ3Ifl1f pic.twitter.com/IbfVvAmTnJ— Boston Consulting Group (@BCG) May 17, 2022 … [Read more...] about Another pandemic may be on the horizon: antimicrobial resistance
Low-carbon fuels will be essential for decarbonization
Electric-powered vehicles are only part of the answer if the transport sector is to achieve net-zero #emissions by 2050. #Low-carbon fuels will be essential for decarbonizing areas where electrification is not a realistic option. https://t.co/X0t0uwP77x— Boston Consulting Group (@BCG) May 10, 2022 … [Read more...] about Low-carbon fuels will be essential for decarbonization
Blue hydrogen becoming increasingly cost competitive
Blue #hydrogen and fuels made of it are becoming increasingly cost competitive with fossil alternatives. Low-cost producers are converting hydrogen into low-carbon ammonia, addressing 15% to 25% of global applications and #demand in the short term. https://t.co/plpmht5q7j pic.twitter.com/GxpIst79FG— Boston Consulting Group (@BCG) May 9, 2022 … [Read more...] about Blue hydrogen becoming increasingly cost competitive
The construction industry is responsible for 11% of the world’s man-made carbon emissions
The construction industry is responsible for 11% of the world’s man-made carbon emissions—mostly due to its reliance on materials like concrete and steel. Could wood be used to build more sustainably in the future?Read more: https://t.co/uCjCF4Hj7n pic.twitter.com/tMZhP8KUPX— The Economist (@TheEconomist) May 8, 2022 … [Read more...] about The construction industry is responsible for 11% of the world’s man-made carbon emissions
Military Applications of Quantum Technology
Three applications of quantum technology hold the most promise for DOD: quantum sensing, quantum computers, and quantum communications Quantum technology translates the principles of quantum physics into technological applications. In general, quantum technology has not yet reached maturity; however, it could hold significant implications for the future of military sensing, … [Read more...] about Military Applications of Quantum Technology
