Operating Airports Becomes Smarter Task
Airports around the globe are seeing dramatic increases in traffic, it increases complexity to ensure safe and reliable operations. A new smart airport technology...
Unexpected Tech will Help See Through Walls
Researchers from Graz University of Technology in Austria want to change the way we interface with drones, using augmented reality to turn them from...
Groundbreaking Approach to Minimizing Combat Vehicle Weight
According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the military spends several billion dollars each year on fuel consumption, which could be reduced by lessening...
Recognizing Faces – Also in the Dark
Thermal cameras are all over the modern battlefield, from intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets such as drones or vehicle and dismounted targeting systems. But...
South Korea Acquires Counter-Drone System
As drones are becoming an increasing threat, South Korea has been acquiring new counter-drone systems. Department 13 International has signed an exclusive distribution agreement...
Special Forces Vehicle: Closer Look at Oshkosh S-ATV
This Special Purposes All-Terrain Vehicle (S-ATV) manufactured by Oshkosh is lightweight and agile, with a modular design to meet a diverse range of mission...
Watch Uber and US Army Collaborating in New Tech
Ride-hailing service Uber and the US Army Research Lab announced a plan to explore some of the toughest technology challenges in delivering the rotorcraft...
Communication Platform to Enhance Infantry Situational Awareness
A new communication platform, called the Integrated Tactical Network, revolutionizes the way tactical leaders are able to communicate, improving the lethality of small units,...
New Common Protocol for UAS Operation
The need for a system to provide UAS users in agriculture with a way to record information about their flights, sensors and maintenance issues...
Full Autonomy While Keeping Man-in-the-Loop: Insights from Future Forces Conference
The message from the intriguing Future Forces Conference held today was that armies are already adopting full autonomy technologies while keeping man-in-the-loop. The conference,...
China’s Laser Weapons Threat
China has been developing laser weapons as part of its push to modernize its military technology and equipment. Weapons range from low-powered tactical beam...
Bird Detection Radar Becomes Powerful Tool for UAS Operators
DeTect has completed the commissioning of a HARRIER Ground- Based Sense-and-Avoid (GBSAA) radar in Spain. The system, supplied to a provider of aerial emergency...
Minesweeper – Now the Autonomous Version
At present, the UK Royal Navy’s equipment used to destroy mines needs to be manned by a crew and specialist divers can be required...
Firefighters to Train with Most Realistic Interface
Developing any new product for first responders requires complex and resource-intensive testing. Testing interfaces in real emergencies could expose first responders to high risk....
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New Application Will Alert When Emergency Vehicle is Approaching
A new service, Responder-to-Vehicle (R2V), protects first responders and motorists by delivering real-time alerts to drivers and connected cars via smartphone apps and in-vehicle...
Register Now! In Two Days – Future Forces Conference & Exhibition
Interested in innovation in the defense and security field? Join us on May 9, 2018 and learn from the leading defense industries and the...
Innovative Solution for Stadium Security
In the age of unmanned aerial vehicles proliferation, securing large events has become a complex task. UAVs are becoming increasingly more popular and capable,...
Intriguing System for Future Soldier
A Future Soldier System (FSS) has been recently sported by the Malaysian Army. The system is an element of the Armed Forces’ wider Network...
Russian Army Upgrades its Assault Rifles
The AK-12 and AK-15 assault rifles will replace older weapons in the Russian Armed Forces. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed in January that it...
New Marksman Rifle to Showcase More Accuracy
After 9/11, the U.S. Army and Marines saw a need for a rifle that could reach out and hit targets at a greater distance...
Challenges to Future Forces – Exclusive Interview with Mr. Marcel Lettre,...
Future security challenges will be dynamic and complex, says Mr. Marcel Lettre, Vice President, National Security in Lockheed Martin Government Affairs, in an exclusive...
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Detecting biological contamination in the field can be difficult. Military personnel operating in an unfamiliar environment may need to determine whether equipment, buildings or...
