Safety First – Trucks’ Automated Driving Systems
More and more automated driving systems (ADS) are appearing on the roadways, some are integrated into trucking systems, providing vehicles with perception, decision making,...
Delivery Giant to Diversify its Drone Fleet
Drone delivery is not a one-size-fits-all operation. Delivery and logistics giant UPS has taken a critical step toward building a diverse fleet of drones...
Thermal Imaging for COVID-19 Detection – Not Always Precise
As fever is one of the symptoms of COVID-19, businesses have been employing thermal imaging cameras to surveil employees’ body temperatures as a tactic...
Another Step on Way to Improved GPS Services
The US Space Force took control of the second Lockheed Martin-built GPS III satellite bringing the constellation one step closer to service. The move...
Technology Giants and Coronavirus Crisis
The global coronavirus pandemic crisis could actually be the golden hour of the big tech companies, and they may even emerge from the crisis...
Drones’ New Mission
Around the world, authorities are turning to drones in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, using them to enforce lockdowns and disinfect urban areas....
For First Time – US Aircraft Carrier Out of Commission due...
The coronavirus pandemic is also starting to take a toll on military operations, as for the first time, infections had been detected aboard a...
New Policy to Secure 5G Technology
5G wireless technology is anticipated to unleash unprecedented levels of connectivity between millions of new internet of things devices. It is expected to provide...
Manned-Unmanned Teaming Under Accelerated Development
Robotic systems can accompany fighters as decoys, weapons carriers or sensor platforms, enhancing their lethality and situational awareness.
The U.S. and Australian Air Force are...
Organized Crime – How Does it React to Coronavirus Crisis?
A man was recently charged in a UK court with making false ‘medical kits’ alleged to treat Covid-19. The kits allegedly contained harmful chemicals....
Personal Protective Equipment Under Development for Soldiers
Hazardous materials defense equipment is often uncomfortable for wearing. A more convenient helmet-mounted protective shroud against chemical-biological materials was developed by a group of...
Call for Establishment of US Military Disaster Response Command
The domestic response to coronavirus crisis in the US is rapidly expanding, yet there are concerns that response capabilities and resources at the local...
Robust Parts for Battlefield Conditions Produced by Unique Technology
Replacement parts for military systems are usually ordered from warehouses thousands of miles away from the troops, only to wait weeks for them to...
Terrorist Threats Feared over Backdrop of Coronavirus Spread
Terrorist organizations do not stop their activities while the world is confronting the COVID-19 pandemic. Violent extremists could seek to take advantage of the...
Global Defense Sector Recruited to Cope with Coronavirus Crisis – Is...
In recent days, there has been a substantial increase in the involvement of world military forces and defense organizations in the states’ coping with...
Quantum Mechanics to Help Combatants at Battlefield
New quantum sensors that are virtually undetectable will give Soldiers a disruptive advantage. Thanks to a new technology, a quantum sensor would give Soldiers...
Enhanced Situational Awareness Solution for Harsh Conditions
The US armed forces units will have improved situational awareness capabilities in harsh weather conditions. The first third-generation FLIR sensor system batch was delivered...
Months-Long Autonomous Operation Capability at Sea
Unmanned vessels can stay at sea for months, operate underwater and on the surface. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded Ocean Aero...
Tracking Dismounted Soldiers without GPS
Although many dismounted soldiers are often equipped with advanced devices, tracking and navigation are unavailable in GPS-denied environments. A prototype tactical electronic warfare (EW)...
New Rifle for US Units
The US Marine Corps is interested in the Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) as a potential option for ground-combat units.
The NGSW program is...
Cyber Attacks: Are Healthcare Institutions Off Limits?
Isn’t the coronavirus crisis off-limits when it comes to cyberattacks? Apparently not. The US Health and Human Services Department suffered a cyber-attack on its...
US Marines To Operate New Grenade Launcher
The United States Marine Corps is pushing to roll out the service’s new grenade launcher. The new M320 grenade launcher will be better than...

















































