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uav navigation

A discovery from the world of bumblebees could have applications for the next generation of drones and autonomous vehicles. An international study, led by...

Military technology is often applied for civilian purposes. Navigating difficult physical surroundings often impairs planning and movement, whether on the battlefield or in areas...

Autonomous vehicles will replace manned teams in the middle of the ocean. An autonomous team of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) equipped for Anti-Submarine Warfare...
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A global organization called on tech companies to come up with a solution for law enforcement to access end-to-end encrypted communications. Members of the...

A successful flight test used artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to ‘teach’ an unmanned aircraft to detect, decide and act during a mission. The capability...
camouflage

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are a huge asset for ISR. Given the huge importance of remaining undetected during ISR operations, the static color of...

Products and services will reach people and places faster, without risking safety, thanks to a new drone technology. An automated and streamlined approvals system...
maritime security

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) play an important role in maritime security missions, especially in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. One of the countries...
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Drones usually rely on GPS for localization, navigation and flight control. A new technology uses LiDAR data and advanced algorithms on-board in real-time to...
3d printing

3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is becoming more and more prevalent in the military maintenance and logistics fields. The technology will soon be used...
prison security

Prison perimeter security missions require 24/7 routine check-ups which take a long time and require also keeping the staff safe. Security personnel must have...
AR

Highly demanding tasks, such as monitoring for threats and operating complex machinery and technologies, is putting an ever-increasing amount of information processing on military...

A considerable increase in Wing drone delivery service during the global coronavirus pandemic. Wing is a subsidiary of Google's parent company Alphabet. As the coronavirus...
fiber optics

Australian researchers have successfully tested and recorded the world's fastest internet data speed of 44.2Tbps using a single optical chip known as a micro-comb. ...

The Australian Air Force is joining the list of countries experimenting with autonomous aircraft, rolling out its first Loyal Wingman drone, based on autonomy...

Robots and drones are being used around the world to fight COVID-19, the coronavirus disease, from taking temperature to preparing meals and sanitizing surfaces...

A collaborative effort launched by defense giant Rheinmetall is underway in Australia to develop advanced sovereign robotics and automated vehicle technologies that will create...

Robotic systems can accompany fighters as decoys, weapons carriers or sensor platforms, enhancing their lethality and situational awareness.  The U.S.  and Australian Air Force are...

A European defense contractor has recently announced the launch of Australia’s Autonomous Combat Warrior (ACW) program that aims to build an autonomous military vehicle....

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has recently announced the beginning of flight trials for a C-130J Hercules aircraft equipped with the AN/AAQ-28(V) Litening...
soldier performance at battlefield

A new technology under development will enhance the cognitive performance and resilience of troops in the Australian Army, and is also applicable to first...

Comprehensive field training exercises revealed the unique capabilities of a counter drone solution. The exercises were executed by Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT) which demonstrated...