Geo-politics

The second stage in the development of a new US spy satellite is nearing completion. The satellite, which is designed to gather visual intelligence,...

Russia has selected the AK-12 and the AK-103-4 as the new service rifles for its army. Both firearms are manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern, which...

For the sake of efficiency and to meet the evolving threat, modernization of Patriot (Phased Array TRacking to Intercept Of Target) systems, is a...

The TEMPAERIS consortium has demonstrated the capability to integrate a remote controlled aircraft in to civilian air traffic. This evaluation was performed around Bordeaux-Merignac airport,...

Despite the very controversial stance Turkey has taken in the framework of the fight against ISIS, American companies are increasing their business contacts with...

The threat of chemical attacks against U.S. communities is "different" - based on an individual community's risk. This is according to a statement by...

  During these past several days at the LAAD Defense and Security Exhibition in Brazil (held 14-17 April) efforts are being made to conclude the...

A new report on global trends in suicide terrorism shows that during 2014 more than 4,300 people in more than fifteen countries were killed...

Seventh and last article on the Israeli UAV industry by Arie Egozi After a period of uncertainty about IAI's efforts in mini UAS, the company has unveiled...

For over a week Crimea has been without reliable power supply after explosions damaged pylons and cut off electricity supply from Ukraine. While the...

Out of all the technologies surrounding us, perhaps the most revolutionary technology is the we use to communicate. The ability to contact a person...

EU border patrol agency Frontex announced recently that it intends to use remotely piloted aircraft for maritime surveillance, adding drones to its existing portfolio...

"The cabinet will decide" or, alternatively, "the cabinet will approve". In fact, there is no cabinet in Israel. There are several cabinets, each in...

Are you operating innovative drones? Flying a unique UAV? A developer of a robotic system or any other autonomous vehicle - vessel or underwater...

U.S. President Barack Obama defended America’s controversial drone attacks as legal, effective and a necessary linchpin in an evolving U.S. counterterrorism policy. But he...

A new communication system to be carried by warfighters, developed by the US Ministry of Defense, expands wireless communication into undersea, underground, and other...

By Arie Egozi It begins to look like an episode from a science fiction movie - along the border between Israel and the Gaza strip,...

Meet the investors, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and media at the startup festival and Startup Live competition on March 29th! Next week, dozens of startups from...

The last quarter of 2013 saw 414,253 cyber attacks conducted against Israeli users. 26.4% of the local users were targeted, making Israel the 49th...

U.S. Army aerial warfare experts are turning their attention to the threats of enemy attack and reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and how to...

Issues and articles discussion in this episode: Israeli manufacturers report a growing demand for electro optical payloads for aerostats U.S. Government evaluates aerostat systems for use...

Canada has a reputation among Western military forces for the skill of its snipers, despite the small size of the Canadian Armed Forces compared...