New Pistol to Revolutionize Close-Quarter Combat
US Army soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan have been gaining more than a decade of experience in close-quarter combat, an ability to maneuver...
Unique UAV to Operate in Urban Environment
There are already several UAV models that can take off vertically and then continue horizontally in a more efficient and rapid flight mode. Engineers...
Drones Conduct Efficient Aircraft Inspections
As the rapid growth of drone use continues, the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) has been working on the regulation of the safe integration...
Algorithms May Play Bigger Role in Future Wars
The Pentagon is increasingly focused on the notion that the might of U.S. forces will be measured as much by the advancement of their...
Autonomous Driving – The Military Version
Lockheed Martin's Autonomous Mobility Applique System (AMAS) logged more than 55,000 testing miles during the U.S. Army Extended Warfighter Experiment (EWE) at Fort Leonard...
Mounting Efforts to Regulate IoT Security
While IoT devices and the data they collect and transmit present enormous benefits to consumers and industry, the relative insecurity of many devices presents...
DARPA-Based Initiative to Bridge Language Gap on Emergency
Most of the languages in the world are “low-resource” languages for which there are a dearth of human translators and no automated translation capability....
Blockchain at The Service of Police and Armed Forces
Police and security agencies around the world have so far only taken an interest in blockchain – the distributed ledger technology behind cryptocurrencies like...
US Army to Concentrate on Next Generation Rifle
The US Army has canceled its program to find an interim replacement for the M4/M16 rifle for front line soldiers as result of “a...
Virtual and Augmented Reality Tech Still Not Ripe for Training
While virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies have been emerging as advanced military training and simulation platforms, US Navy researchers and program managers evaluate...
Delivery Giant Offers Solution to Drones Malfunctioning
Using UAVs for delivery and other tasks often involves service disruptions due to unsuitable weather conditions, equipment malfunctions etc. Amazon received a patent outlining...
Public Can Now Communicate With Police Anonymously
Communication between the public and the police often fails to reflect the whole picture, while the commanders are not always aware of problems in...
No Access to Malicious Data Recorders
A new technology addresses the physical security threat associated with cybersecurity. Proscreen 500 is an innovative technology that not only provides security against the...
Sharing Info in Bomb Disposal Field
First responders must stay up-to-date on the latest tactics and techniques for improvised explosive devices (IED) response. How does the Department of Homeland Security...
US Army Enhances VR and AR Training
Continual advances in U.S. military systems make it imperative for military personnel to stay up to date with the latest changes in hardware, software...
Lockheed Martin Tested F-35 Drag Chute for Icy Runways
As part of the certification process for the Norwegian drag chute, Lockheed Martin tested the handling qualities of its F-35 Lightning II during icy...
What Limits to Police Cellphone Tracking?
Police departments across the USA quietly use a highly secretive technology developed for the military that can track the whereabouts of suspects by using...
AI-Based Drone Vs. Human Pilot
Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California put their work to the test recently. Timing laps through a twisting obstacle course, they...
Next Generation of Sniper Rifles Sought
Snipers are often equipped with various rifles to use in different situations. But when a mission evolves quickly, they have to choose which ones...
UAV, UAS or RPAS – What is The Right Term?
As a fast-growing market thriving with innovative technologies, unmanned aerial systems have received various names. Manufacturers, public organizations, operator, and associations are all referring...
Simulation Means Gaming
Gaming and AR/VR technologies are applied to simulate real-world challenges in various fields. The Virtual Heroes Division of Applied Research Associates (ARA) has been...
World’s Fastest Amphibious Assault Vehicle Unveiled
China has unveiled the world's most powerful amphibious assault vehicle that can travel at high speeds both on land and water, according to the...
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This New App Lets Soldiers Control Mortars From a Smartphone
Mortar teams depend on fire-control systems to calculate firing solutions, manage targeting data, and coordinate indirect fire missions. Traditionally, many of these functions have...
