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Researchers from the U.S. Army recently just discovered an innovative way to produce ceramic body armor, a very strong but lightweight material, with a...
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While nuclear weapons and their hazards are well known, radiological weapons somewhat less so. Radiological weapons are designed to disperse highly dangerous and even...
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Did you know that 99% of the world’s fire ladder trucks cannot reach above the 7th floor? In times of danger emergency services will...
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For the first time, a US infantry Army battalion will employ pocket-sized drones at the squad level on their upcoming Afghanistan deployment. Troops with...
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The growth of technology opens the world up to many exciting opportunities; especially out in the battle field. The US Army plans to exploit...
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Military batteries must operate in a high temperature range, have high power and long energy density, and be safe in a ballistic environment. While...
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Extensive TOT will facilitate local production, effective local support and the collaborative evolvement needed for developing future services and applications Following a competitive field and...

During the last few weeks, the IDF has started operating the “smart brigade” at the Judea and Samaria division - a classified system that...
smart helmet

A smart data collection technology may help soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Soldiers injured during military training or operation may be subject...

Military forces of different countries across the globe have increased the use of military wearables to enhance the warfighting capabilities of their soldiers. The...
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The sound of gunshots, explosions, and blasts at the battlefield don’t just prevent soldiers from hearing their commanding officer, they also reduce their overall...
thermal detection

Today more than ever military forces and opposition groups are using night vision sensors and thermal devices. Detection by thermal imaging is an emerging...

Remote human performance monitoring is the focus of a new development. For athletes or people with health conditions, an immediate physical “status update” would...

U.S. Special Operations Command soldiers will soon have new helmets, designed to provide ballistic protection and accommodate the newest hearing protection and head-mounted communications...

The US Army is enhancing soldier protection, in attempt to increase soldier mobility and lethality. After several years of research and development, the Army...

The US Army has chosen its small ground robot system within the framework of the Common Robotic System-Individual (CRS(I)) program designed for obtaining a...
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The successful execution of ground combat operations depends on gaining and maintaining situational awareness of terrain, friendly troops, control measures, weapon systems, and enemy...

A new portable communication system allows soldiers on the ground to increase situational awareness. The system, worn by individual soldiers on the ground, ensures...

After over four years of experimentation, the US Army is beginning to send out the tiny Black Hornet nano-drones to operational units, a move...

A new gun by Daniel Defense fuses the advantages of an AR-15 and a classic bolt gun. Known as the Delta 5, this gun brings...
camouflage

A new Russian development of a camouflage material could have a dual-use value. Russia’s Defense Ministry is considering the production of clothes made of...
smart helmet

Israeli military technology is being tested in Austria’s ski resorts. An Augmented Reality (AR) ski helmet which includes GPS, a speedometer and the ability...