Networking

Networking

behind enemy lines

Military forces depend, to a large extent, on GPS and need a redundant resilient capability to operate in a GNSS/GPS-denied environment. A new solution...
soldier

A soldier is, among other things, a walking mass of information. Goggles, headsets, radios, computer tablets, all generate data. And there's a mass of...
interoperability

Interoperability in coordinating plans and communicating in battle is especially important when several armies are involved. The U.S. Army in Europe needs to ensure...
social media

What would happen if an unfriendly nation tried to take down the US power grid, or the air traffic control system, or blow up...
first responders, Photo: illustration, US DHS

First responders may utilize the computing power of a smartphone throughout the workday to complete myriad tasks requiring connectivity in the foreseeable future, according...
future forces

Several new systems that will enhance dismounted soldiers’ information, command and fire capabilities have been recently exposed by Rheinmetall defense industry. One of them...
public safety

The public safety community has long called for mobile broadband to support its mission to save lives. With the adoption of LTE mobile broadband...
disaster

Having your cell phone with you and the location setting activated can save your life in case of a disaster. First responders use now...
control

Datalink technologies can improve military and first responders’ communications and enhance their situational awareness on the battlefield or on an emergency. A new command and...

It is commonly assumed that the task of cyber attackers will always be easier than the cyber security teams’ mission, because the assailants need...
4g communication

Current soldiers are becoming increasingly agile and connected, as result of the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution. The French Ministry of the Armed Forces...
smart city

Smart city projects are using a range of technologies, such as sensors, video, smart meters, analytics, and more to improve the lives of citizens,...
future forces

The innovative combination of new micro-displays technology with augmented reality now under development will provide future forces an unprecedented overview of the battlefield. When the...
indoor mapping

Your phone can already use a combination of signals to determine where you are indoors. A new wifi standard will become a game changer...
cyber

To date, there has been no confirmed downing of a commercial or military aircraft through a cyber attack. However, given the weaknesses in the...
future forces

The demand for compact, lightweight and portable sensors having the capacity to connect to smartphones and laptops or computers is increasing. Among these are...
smart city

Smart city development has progressed over the past few years, with most of the conversation surrounding smart city planning has so far focused on...
blockchain

The recent wave of deadly terrorist attacks in Europe, particularly in Paris, has raised questions regarding illegal firearms, such as deactivated Kalashnikov rifles, that...

The future forces will be equipped with a wide array of wearable devices for various purposes. One of these categories will be monitoring systems....
DDoS Attack Launched against GitHub

GitHub has become the target of the largest-known cyber attack in history. The web-hosting service revealed the attack in a blog post according to...
autonomous car

With the increasing automation and widespread use of unmanned aerial systems, potential cyber-attacks on aerial fleets are already a major concern. A recent collaboration...
street light

Street lights are valuable city assets that can enable various smart city services and Internet of Things strategies. A vast array of connected devices...