About the Journal

About the Journal

The Journal of Future Defense Technologies (JFDT) is an international, multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to advancing research, engineering innovation, and emerging technologies that will shape the future of defense.

As defense technologies continue to evolve through advances in science, engineering, artificial intelligence, advanced materials, automation, and intelligent systems, the need for an interdisciplinary platform for scientific exchange and technological innovation has become increasingly important.

JFDT aims to provide such a platform by bringing together researchers, scientists, engineers, academicians, and technology innovators from diverse disciplines to communicate pioneering discoveries and engineering developments.

The journal encompasses a broad spectrum of research areas, including advanced defense materials, intelligent systems, autonomous technologies, aerospace and naval engineering, robotics, advanced manufacturing, protective engineering, computational mechanics, sensing technologies, energy systems, and emerging defense applications.

With a strong foundation in science and engineering, JFDT encourages research that bridges fundamental scientific understanding with practical technological development. Particular emphasis is placed on advanced materials, protective systems, impact and blast engineering, damage mechanics, structural integrity, resilience, and survivability.

JFDT seeks to become an international forum for high-quality scientific contributions that advance knowledge, stimulate interdisciplinary collaboration, and support the development of next-generation defense technologies.

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Future Defense Technologies (JFDT) aims to advance scientific knowledge, engineering capabilities, and technological innovation across the evolving defense technology landscape.

The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates materials science, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electronics, computer science, robotics, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, and other relevant scientific and engineering disciplines.

JFDT welcomes fundamental investigations, computational studies, experimental research, technological developments, and engineering applications that contribute to the advancement of defense-related technologies.

Research Areas

1. Advanced Defense Materials and Manufacturing

  • High-performance metallic alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites

  • Advanced and multifunctional materials

  • Additive manufacturing and metal deposition technologies

  • Advanced welding, joining, repair, and remanufacturing

  • Surface engineering, coatings, and corrosion protection

  • Materials characterization and performance evaluation

  • Manufacturing processes for extreme environments

2. Protective Engineering, Damage Mechanics and Survivability

  • Protective materials and structural systems

  • Impact and dynamic response mechanics

  • Blast and shock-wave engineering

  • Ballistic protection and material response

  • Fracture mechanics and failure analysis

  • Structural integrity and damage tolerance

  • Fatigue, degradation, and failure prediction

  • Resilience and survivability engineering

3. Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Defense Technologies

  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning

  • Deep learning and intelligent decision-support systems

  • Computer vision and image processing

  • Predictive modeling and intelligent monitoring

  • Digital twins and data-driven engineering

  • Physics-informed machine learning

  • Intelligent inspection and predictive maintenance

4. Robotics and Autonomous Systems

  • Autonomous robotic platforms

  • Unmanned aerial, ground, and underwater systems

  • Intelligent navigation and control

  • Advanced mechatronics and automation

  • Human-machine interaction

  • Multi-agent systems and distributed autonomy

5. Aerospace and Aviation Technologies

  • Advanced aerospace structures and materials

  • Aircraft and spacecraft engineering

  • Propulsion and thermal management

  • Aerodynamics and flight technologies

  • Hypersonic and high-speed aerospace engineering

  • Structural health monitoring

  • Aerospace manufacturing and reliability

6. Naval, Maritime and Underwater Technologies

  • Naval architecture and marine engineering

  • Advanced ship structures and materials

  • Marine propulsion and energy systems

  • Underwater robotics and autonomous marine systems

  • Corrosion protection and structural integrity

  • Subsea engineering and monitoring technologies

7. Sensors, Electronics and Intelligent Systems

  • Advanced sensors and detection technologies

  • Radar and remote sensing

  • Signal processing and sensor fusion

  • Embedded systems and intelligent electronics

  • Communication and information technologies

  • Electronic systems reliability and protection

8. Energy and Power Technologies

  • Advanced energy storage systems

  • Batteries and power electronics

  • Thermal management and heat transfer

  • Advanced power generation and conversion

  • Energy efficiency and resilience

  • Materials for extreme operating environments

9. Computational Engineering and Simulation

  • Computational mechanics and numerical modeling

  • Finite element analysis and multiphysics simulation

  • Computational fluid dynamics

  • Structural optimization and reliability analysis

  • Digital engineering and virtual prototyping

  • High-performance scientific computing

10. Emerging and Interdisciplinary Defense Technologies

  • Next-generation defense technologies

  • Quantum technologies and advanced sensing

  • Cyber-physical systems and intelligent architectures

  • Advanced materials integration

  • Emerging aerospace and maritime technologies

  • Human protection and performance technologies

  • Interdisciplinary scientific and engineering innovations

JFDT particularly encourages original research that advances fundamental scientific understanding while demonstrating relevance to practical engineering and technological applications.

All submissions must comply with applicable laws, research ethics, export-control requirements, and the journal's policies concerning sensitive and dual-use information.

Peer Review Policy

All manuscripts submitted to JFDT will undergo an initial editorial assessment to evaluate their relevance, originality, scientific quality, and compliance with journal requirements.

Manuscripts considered suitable will be assigned to independent subject experts for peer review.

The journal will adopt a transparent and consistent peer-review process designed to evaluate scientific validity, technical quality, originality, and research significance.

Publication Ethics

JFDT is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and research integrity.

The journal expects authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to principles of originality, transparency, accountability, confidentiality, and responsible research conduct.

The journal will establish policies addressing plagiarism, duplicate publication, conflicts of interest, authorship, corrections, retractions, research ethics, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in manuscript preparation.

Research Security and Responsible Publication

Research involving defense-related technologies must comply with applicable national and international regulations.

The journal does not accept classified information or manuscripts containing technical information that cannot legally or ethically be disclosed. Submissions involving controlled or sensitive dual-use technologies will be evaluated under the journal's responsible publication and compliance policies.

Open Access and Copyright

The journal's access model, copyright arrangements, author licensing options, and publication charges will be specified in its formal publication policies before manuscript submissions open.

Publisher

Journal of Future Defense Technologies is published by EUSIVOR Press, an independent scientific publishing initiative committed to advancing international research, interdisciplinary engineering, and technological innovation.