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➀ The UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has developed an atomic clock using quantum technology to enhance surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. ➁ The clock, known as 'Demonstration of Advanced Timing Apparatus' (DATA), is accurate to less than one second over billions of years. ➂ It represents a significant achievement in the UK's quantum technology capabilities and may be deployable on military operations within the next five years.

➀ The British Army successfully employed Raytheon's High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) from an armored vehicle to destroy flying drones for the first time. ➁ The HELWS, mounted on a Wolfhound vehicle, completed a live-firing exercise at a military range in Wales. ➂ The system, developed in collaboration with the MOD's Defence Equipment & Support and Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, represents a significant advancement in defense technology.

➀ A. Brodzinsky's final report on ONR Study Group on Microelectronics from 1961 indicates the potential impact of solid-state devices on military equipment. ➁ The report suggests that microelectronics will enable new functions, increase reliability, and reduce size, weight, and power consumption. ➂ The expected widespread effect of microelectronics on the electronics industry is highlighted.

➀ Chinese scientists have successfully used Starlink satellite signals to detect a stealth target; ➁ The method relies on analyzing electromagnetic signals from a Starlink satellite; ➂ This new technology shows potential for detecting drones and stealth aircraft.