Quantum Budgets – What is the Goal?
The field of quantum technology is not new, it has been studied by Physics scientist for decades. Today we are in the midst of...
Autonomous Tech for Underwater Missions
Many factors make autonomous underwater systems tricky to put into practice. Water clarity can range from glass-clear to extremely turbid, with visibility sometimes in...
Better Chances for Survivors at Sea?
A maritime rescue device that could save lives during sea emergencies is being developed by the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Although cruise...
Small Drones – Serious Danger
Small, slow and low-flying drones are becoming a greater threat to US Armed Forces deployed globally. The Army has noted the growing threat of...
Big Data Tools Are Revolutionizing Aircraft Tech
The average age of a US Air Force aircraft is 28 years, and many planes are significantly older. Crews still fly the B-52 bomber,...
The Dark Side of Facial Recognition Tech
Facial recognition technologies have become more and more popular in recent years. In this widespread trend, Amazon has emerged as a frontrunner in the...
New Identification Tech in the Hands of Law Enforcement
Technology developed by the federal US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will soon be deployed at police stations across the US, enabling law enforcement...
New System Will Let Warriors See Through Smoke
A new system will help the US Marines see through smoke, fog, and concealment better than other devices. The Marine Corps has begun distributing...
Cloud-Based Technology at Law Enforcement Service
As law enforcement works under intense scrutiny and is forced to do more with less, it's critical that officers remain current on changing policies,...
Mass Shooting Incidents Can be Prevented
There has been 323 mass shooting incidents in the United States during 2018. This number is 346 for the year 2017 and 382 for...
Domestic UAV Missions on the Rise
In addition to their military uses, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) routinely execute search and rescue missions, border patrols and more. The US Defense Department...
Hypersonic Platforms are Gaining Momentum
Hyperosnic air platforms have been gaining momentum in advanced developments by world defense agencies. These advanced systems can reach the speeds of more than...
Watch Crash Scene Mapping Operated by Drone
Secondary accidents go up by a factor of almost 24 during the time that highway safety officials are assessing and documenting a car crash...
US Looks to Increase Rifle Range
The Sig Sauer TANGO6T 1-6x24 Riflescope won a Special Operations Command (SOCOM) contract recently and includes, among others, the following features: A locking illumination...
New Poker Partner for US Military
In 2017, a robot playing poker robot, Libratus, made quite the buzz headlines when it defeated four top human players. Now, Libratus’ technology is...
Next-Generation Electronics Revolution is Already Here
Power electronics are revolutionizing the commercial and military sectors. While silicon-based electronics have been here for decades, their electrical properties degrade in high temperatures,...
Quantum Challenge – Speed Up Preparations
The world relies on encryption to protect everything from credit card transactions to databases holding health records and other sensitive information. A report from...
Special Glove Supplies Advanced Capabilities to Robots
Stanford engineers have developed an electronic glove containing sensors that could one day give robotic hands the sort of dexterity that humans take for...
Valuable Enhancement to New Handgun
A full sidearm kit complete with the US Army’s newest M17 handgun will replace the decades-old Beretta M9 pistol, and be supplied to soldiers...
Watch Drone Operated in SWAT Mission
A small unmanned aerial vehicle (sUAV) was used during a barricade incident involving a robbery suspect, demonstrating capabilities in SWAT operations. For the first...
Rail That Makes Weapons Smarter
Frontline soldiers often carry outdated rifles, with no data-sharing capability between field and command. As result, valuable, real-time data is left unused and there...
Artificial Intelligence Helps Keep Borders Safe
Recent debate over the of use of technologies in border patrol - following President Trump’s intention to build a wall along the Mexican border...
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Apple’s Email Privacy Feature May Not Be as Private as You...
Email masking services have become an increasingly popular way to protect online privacy. Rather than providing a personal email address to every website or...
