Extraordinary Autonomous Navigation Capabilities
The SMSS known as Squad Mission Support System is an independent unmanned ground vehicle designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin. Originally developed as a...
At the Forefront of Swarm Technology
Swarming capability involves one or two pilots getting a flock of drones airborne to act autonomously as a team to carry out a mission....
New Type of Threat to Maritime Security
Increasingly connected and automated vessels are becoming a cybersecurity challenge. In an incident last February, a deep draft vessel on an international voyage sailed...
China Launches New USV
The state-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) has recently launched the JARI combat unmanned surface vessel. The platform can be controlled remotely from a...
Large USVs to Be Integrated with US Naval Fleets
The United States Navy is calling for companies to present ideas for the service’s Large Unmanned Surface Vehicle (LUSV). The Navy intends to operate...
Disappearing Drones: the Future of Covert-Ops
Researchers have recently developed a new material that can instantly disappear on demand or when sunlight hits it. Researchers from Georgia Tech have developed...
AI-Based Solution for Incidents Where Every Second Matters
During a mass shooting incident, every second matters. On August 4, the Dayton, Ohio shooter needed less than 20 seconds — the amount of...
The “F-16 of Unmanned Ground Systems”
Estonia will lead the development of Modular Unmanned Ground Systems (MUGS) project, in collaboration with Belgium, Spain, Latvia, France, Germany and Finland. Member states...
Innovation in Airport Security Screening
New scanners will make traveling through UK’s airports more secure and simple. Currently, passengers taking liquid in their cabin baggage are restricted to containers...
Rafael to Supply Electro-Optical Sight to US Navy
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has received a contract order for TopLite electro-optical sights to the U.S. Navy. Toplite family of electro-optic systems (EOS) is...
Extreme Drone Uses – Now Targeted by FAA
A drone flamethrower attachment that can allegedly spray fire, and a chainsaw attached to a drone, are only some of the dangerous drone attachments...
Counter GPS Spoofing Measures
Because of the widespread use of GPS-style technologies – in navigation, mobile phone networks etc. – false signals have the potential to cause widespread...
Israeli RAFAEL Expanding Operations in India
Astra Rafael Communication System (ARC), a Joint Venture between Astra Microwave and RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems of Israel, inaugurated their state-of-the-art facility at Hardware...
Data Collection and Text Analysis at Military Environment
Large volumes of data, managed properly, are a boon for many industries and sectors, including the military. It would not be possible to mount...
Smart Campus Access Enabled by Smart Watch
A new series of smart campus products now support contactless student IDs in Apple Wallet. Allegion, which specializes in seamless access technologies, announced that the...
Interactive Map Shows Where Disasters Are Happening
Recently, the Hillsborough River in Florida was flowing at more than 3,020 cubic feet per second, with the river’s surface being at 31.48 feet...
Dual-Use Solution for Extreme Weather Operations
One of the biggest issues for soldiers operating in a cold environment is the loss of hand function and dexterity. The U.S. Army has...
Software Giant to Help Reduce Soldier Heavy Load
A new, web-based modeling app developed by Microsoft will allow soldier equipment officials in the US to see how hanging new pieces of kit...
Cyber Situational Awareness Needed
The US army is interested in cyberspace situational understanding. Situational awareness tools allow soldiers and commanders to track the progress and operations of cyber...
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Predictive Maintenance Enables Major Advantage to Military Forces
Advancements in technology are spurring US Special Operations Command to examine how it can improve its artificial intelligence capabilities on a data-driven battlefield. One...
Portugal Looking to Purchase small UAVs
In an effort to enhance the situational awareness of its troops, the Portuguese Army has been looking to acquire additional hand-launched unmanned aircraft systems....
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