European Drone Development – What’s New?
Euro drone is a medium altitude long endurance (MALE) remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS). The multinational unmanned aircraft developed by Germany, Spain, Italy and...
New Collaboration in Big Data for Military Applications
Nations are targeting AI and big data as key enabling technologies for future military capabilities. Two major French technology companies are joining forces in...
Improved Display Helmet Now Available for Special Forces Units
Special forces units are specially trained to gather intelligence and operate behind enemy lines. Upgrades to the NH90 helicopter for special forces significantly improve...
Israeli Robot Operates in Challenging Desert Environment
France experiments unmanned vehicles at its overseas operations. The French Army indicated that four ground drone mules had just arrived at Gao (Mali, west...
Unique Robot Participated in Military Exercise
The potential use of robot dogs in the military was recently unveiled during a military exercise.
Spot, the quadruped robot built by Boston Dynamics, has...
This Innovative Vehicle Can Move Sideways at Battlefield
A new vehicle described as “the world’s first truly hybrid armored vehicle” can lock its front and rear axles to move sideways across a...
Swiss Army Knife of Drone Defense?
The prevalence and growing sophistication of drones has created a serious obstacle for law enforcement. A joint multi-agency threat assessment issued prior to then-incoming...
French Navy Gets New Aerial Capability
The French Navy has selected a new unmanned aerial vehicle for its ships. The electrically-powered fixed-wing Aliaca maritime version UAV (officially called SMDM) will...
Amphibious Vessel Reflects Unique Advantage
A unique amphibious craft uses caterpillar tracks to move into and out of water allowing the versatile boat to be used for a wide...
Car-Details Resolution Images Expected from New Reconnaissance Satellite
An optical reconnaissance satellite for the French military took off from Guiana Space Center in South America atop a Russian-made Soyuz launcher on December...
New Arrival on French Navy Helicopter Carrier’s Deck
New unmanned aerial vehicles will significantly enhance the French Navy’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities. The French Navy has accepted for operational use two...
Unique Collaboration in C-130J Training
French and German C-130J Super Hercules aircrews and maintainers will train in a facility located in France, built and equipped by Lockheed Martin, the...
Powerful Counter-UAV System Under Development
The growing threat posed by surveillance or attack drones is becoming more complex as a result of the diversity of drone types and their...
Drone for Defense Applications Unveiled
A new unmanned aircraft unveiled recently was designed to meet the needs of defense and public security players,and execute continuous aerial day and night...
Morocco’s Special Forces Getting New Tactical Vehicle
Morocco is equipping its special forces with new tactical vehicles. Rabat has signed an agreement with the French Company Arquus for the supply of...
New Member in Maritime Collaborative Framework
A European collaboration in the maritime security field is widening its scope. Spain has officially joined the European Patrol Corvette program to design and...
Watch New Autonomous Surveillance Drone
In remote areas where constant security is desirable – but constant staffing is unsafe, expensive or impracticable – drones that can operate without human...
Drones’ New Mission
Around the world, authorities are turning to drones in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, using them to enforce lockdowns and disinfect urban areas....
Boost to European Patrol Corvette Program
A major achievement to the European Patrol Corvette program has been registered as Spain has become interested in joining the program. The planning for...
DARPA-Like Agencies to Be Established in Europe
The development of new systems by military organizations has been based more and more on civilian disruptive technologies. European states are establishing their own...
High Altitude Platform to Supply ISR
Will intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance sensors work from an airship? France’s defense procurement agency, DGA, is interested in studying the possibilities. The DGA signed...
France Updating Force’s Firearms
The French Defense Ministry has recently announced that the French military has chosen the fifth generation of Glock 17 pistols to replace its older...
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