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...
De Gaulle Airport’s New Anti-UAV Technology
One of the challenges faced by anti-UAV technology is how to neutralize threats when they emerge, with civil infrastructure like airports having restrictions that...
New Tech will Prevent Friendly Fire Incidents
A new infrared detection sensor will better scrutinize friendly forces on the ground. The sensor will be incorporated into various ground, sea and air...
US Army Plans to Upgrade Communications
To meet the demand for more effective communications in early phase foot-soldier crews engagement with battlefields, and as a key part of its network...
Autonomous Vessel Demonstrated Exceptional Capabilities
An experimental unmanned craft fitted out with advanced autonomous navigation tested recently performed a series of reconnaissance, interdiction, and patrol missions. The 9 m...
Leading UAV was Operated by New Ground Control Station
A new ground control station controlled an MQ-9 Reaper UAV for the first time. The MQ-9 is a human ground-controlled unmanned aerial vehicle, the...
Europe to Increase Control on Dual-Use Products Export
Lawmakers in the European Union have advanced plans to subject hacking tools to export controls currently reserved for depleted uranium, human pathogens and other...
New Development in Attack and Surveillance UAV Field
China is showcasing a new development in the attack and surveillance UAV field. The Aviation Industry Corporation of China AVIC will launch a new...
Several Biometric Technologies to be Merged to Improve Identification
The US biometric identification system is gaining momentum. The new Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology (HART) platform supports the Department of Homeland Security and its...
IDF Unit 669 for Combat Rescue, Evacuation & Airborne Medicine
IDF special unit 669 is the Israeli Air Force’s Airborne Rescue And Evacuation Unit, and one of IDF’s four special units. The unit defines...
Will Blockchain Technology Revolutionize Defense Industries?
The need for better data has been driving industries in large to adopt blockchain technology. Is blockchain going to change the global defense industry?...
Mission: Teaching Robots to Drive at Battlefield
The challenges facing military robots are not simple. Specifically, unlike the self-driving cars being developed by Google, Uber and others, military robots will be...
New AI-Tech will Help Troops Detect Enemies Around the Corner
Artificial intelligence which scans battlefields for hidden attackers has been successfully trialed by the British Army. The UK-created technology, dubbed SAPIENT, flagged dangers to...
Cybersecurity Flaws in Mapping Applications
U.S. special operators and other troops have been using advanced war-fighting applications for hand-held devices that contain software weaknesses that render them vulnerable to...
New Israeli Air Defense C4I System Unveiled In Britain
A new air defense system, made by the major Israeli defense contractor Rafael, was unveiled recently in Britain, and will be deployed by the...
New Player at Special Operations Field
U.S. Special Operations Command will equip its combatants with a new sniper rifle model. The command has awarded a nearly $50 million contract to...
New Helicopter May Revolutionize Military Aircraft
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT helicopter achieved its first flight this week in West Palm Beach Florida. Co-developed by Boeing and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin...
New Remote Fingerprint Scanning Application
A new mobile fingerprint scanning application for local and state law enforcement officers instantly searches state and national databases for a positive identification. The...
Israel’s F-35 Aircraft to Be Modified
Lockheed Martin Corp is being awarded $147,963,919 contract modification for the procurement of Israel-unique weapons certification, modification kits, and electronic warfare analysis in support...
New Tactical Radio Capability for Urban Environments and Tunnels
The US Army has found a way to break through certain limitations in its Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW), which is the present go-to format...
Fighter’s Best Friend, Pitbull Detection and Tracking Solution
In response to the growing global threat posed by drones, the Pitbull, an ultralight remote weapon station with anti-drone capabilities, provides a solution for...
European Collaboration in UGV Development
A new European collaboration is expected in the field of unmanned land vehicles. Under the leadership of Estonia, a European leader in robotic autonomy,...
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No GPS? This Quantum Sensor Navigates by Reading the Earth
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