Airbus Turns to UAV Development
Innovation in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles has become a focus of interest for more companies. Within the framework of a collaboration with...
Bringing Mobile Communication Systems Up A Notch
Germany is making steps to a major advancement of its armed forces’ communications ability in the "Mobile Tactical Communications" (MoTaKo) program for digitizing tactical...
New Assault Rifle to German Special Forces
Special forces all over the world replace their weapons in new models in order to customize them to anti-terror warfare.
In the past, such units...
Advanced Camouflage Solution Defends Against Thermal Sensors
Advanced mobile camouflage solutions have become an important part of the modern battlefield, protecting vehicles when moving or when in a static position. One...
No Consensus in Austria Regarding Anti-Ramming Attacks Measures
A debate has been sparked in Austria recently regarding new anti-terror measures, specifically anti-ramming attacks. Austria's chancellery halted the construction of anti-terror walls outside...
Shoulder Rocket Launcher Gets Advanced Sight
The Matador RGW-90 single-shot shoulder rocket launcher will be upgraded with an advanced sight, which would enable the Matador to accurately hit targets 1,200...
Tunisia’s Border Wall Gets Technological Support
While the US has been busy building its own border wall with Mexico, it has also been assisting other countries in constructing such security...
Defense Giants Collaborate in UAV Intelligence
A new UAV intelligence technology demonstrated recently expands sensor options and mission spectrum of unmanned aerial vehicles. The development was the result of a...
3D Mapping to Locate Survivors in Burning Buildings
Engineers from two universities, Ruhr-Universität Bochum and University of Duisburg-Essen, have developed novel signal processing methods for imaging and material characterization with the aid...
Tactical Throwable Robot Can Save Lives
Missions such as clearing buildings, detecting explosive charges etc. in a hostile environment often endanger the lives of soldiers and law enforcement officers. A...
Radar Tech that Lets You See Without Being Seen
Over the backdrop of the widening global use of stealthy aircraft, Germany has been exploring a new passive radar equipment. This technology area could...
Unprecedented Terrorist Threat on European Soil?
Armed jihadis plotted or carried out more attacks in Europe last year than in 2016, with a total of 33 attacks either planned or...
New Sniper Rifle for US Army
A recent budget request by the US Army is considered a big win for the sniper rifle program compared to last year when the service...
New Rifle for Germany’s Special Operations Units
A new weapon will enhance Germany’s special operations capabilities. The latest version of Heckler & Koch’s HK416 carbine will be supplied to two of...
Germany Establishes New Defense Research Agency
Germany wants to establish an agency like the American DARPA. Its Defense and Interior ministry officials are pushing for the creation of a new...
German Navy Gets New Advanced Maritime Rotary UAV
The German Navy gets a new airborne reconnaissance technology. The new, unmanned, airborne system, a NATO-compliant heavy fuel rotary UAV SKELDAR V-200, is scheduled...
New Tech Enhances Situational Awareness in Combat
Modern armored fighting vehicles achieve high levels of crew survivability using both passive and active protection. However, to maximize this protection, all vehicle hatches...
3D Printer to Produce Military Spare Parts On Site
In many instances, military forces have to cope with situations whereas an urgently needed spare part is not available on site and it would...
Leading Israeli UAV Heron TP to Be Leased to Germany
The deal to lease Heron TP systems manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to Germany has been approved. On June 13, IAI signed an...
Germany’s New Heron TP UAV Uses Many Israeli-Made Systems
Germany, who is reconsidering its defense needs seeing the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, has signed a “pivotal agreement” with Israel Aerospace Industries...
Innovative Laser Light for Special Units Weapons
German Army special units will be equipped with a lightweight, assault rifle-mounted laser light package specially designed to meet their need. Worth around €5...
Germany’s New Heron TP UAV Uses Many Israeli-Made Systems
Germany, who is reconsidering its defense needs seeing the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, has signed a “pivotal agreement” with Israel Aerospace Industries...

















































