Obstacle-Avoidance: New Drone Technology Under Development
Drones need sense-and-avoid systems so that they can safely avoid obstacles. Current drone sense-and-avoid architectures are unable to adequately account for the dynamic and...
Growth Factors of Global Military Simulation and Training Market
The increasing awareness to reduce expenses on traditional training methods has been driving the growth of the global military simulation and training market. This...
UK Accelerating its Combat UAV Development
Britain pushed ahead with plans for its first fighter drone. A British initiative to develop an unmanned air vehicle known as a “loyal wingman”...
COVID-19 Tech: Touchless Button Press
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced all of us to maintain social distancing from each other and refrain from touching surfaces in public spaces. These...
Elbit Systems to Supply Light Tanks to a Country in Asia-Pacific
Light tanks can provide highly effective firepower on the battlefield. Elbit Systems was awarded a contract valued at approximately $172 million to supply light...
Drone Interference at Airports – German Paradox
Drones flying near airports might collide mid-air with aircraft, posing a threat to airline safety.
Germany has published statistics regarding drone interference at its airports,...
There’s No Single Solution to Standoff Explosive Detection
US Army researchers use a drone-based multi-sensor system to enable standoff detection of explosive hazards using machine learning techniques.
Augmented reality (AR) overlays will be...
Meet New Surveillance Radar
A new surveillance radar is designed for the detection of multiple threats in the modern battlefield or security environment. SPEXER 600 multi-mission, X-Band ground-based...
Challenge – Unmanned Landing on Aircraft Carrier
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) participate in various operations involving landing aboard aircraft carriers and launching from carriers. However, the conditions at sea do not...
IAI to Supply Heron MK II UAV Systems to Asian Country
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed two deals, one to sell and one to lease two Heron MKII UAV systems to a central Asian country....
Israeli Camouflage Technology to Revolutionize Battlefield
While Israel’s adversaries have improved their ability to spot IDF soldiers using advanced cameras, including thermal cameras and night-vision equipment, until now there has...
Targeting Submarines Made Cheaper
For the first time, an unmanned aerial vehicle has deployed an anti-submarine warfare system to help detect submarines. The U.S. Navy and General Atomics...
DARPA – Advanced Biothreat Sensors Under Development
The ability to rapidly detect biothreats often relies on expertise and equipment that’s difficult to transport and takes time to carry out. A new...
Implementing Smart Cities Approach to Military Bases Requires Essential Component
The US Army Installations Strategy published in December 2020 leans heavily on Internet of Things technologies, which collect data about people, machines, and climate...
The Payload is the Key – New Drone Equipped with Advanced...
The advantages and capabilities of an unmanned vehicle depend, to a large extent, on the nature of the payload it carries. An advanced UAV...
Can New Personal Protection Gear Be Trusted?
A new personal protection gear designed for US soldiers has failed to meet ballistic protection requirements. The US Army’s new Soldier Protection System (SPS)...
Critical Drone Delivery Project Bases on Digital Twin Model
A UK-first trial could revolutionize the way in which healthcare services are delivered, leading to the delivery of medical supplies in Scotland. The system...
Navigation Solution to Solve Critical Coastline Monitoring Challenge
Unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operators in the US are required to keep their aircraft within visual line of sight. Operators, both government and commercial,...
New Power System will Enable Maritime Use of Laser Weapons
Laser weapons have become more and more prevalent, but they require a lot of power in an immediate way, faster than a mechanical generator...
Jam-Resistant GPS Technology Deployment Delayed
GPS may seem like everyday technology, but it depends on military systems that continue to evolve to meet defense needs. The US Department of...
AI-Enabled UAV Showcases Unique Capabilities for US Army
Artificial intelligence ‘at-the-edge’ can be used to dramatically shorten the OODA (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) loop and provide military forces with a distinct advantage...
Small Arms Stabilization Unit to Solve SOF’s Critical Problem
Special Operations Forces (SOF) Operators must be able to shoot with high accuracy. The US Army is prototyping a small arms stabilization unit as...
Latest
$20 Million in Sight: New Partnership Targets the Smart Sensing Market
Protecting borders, critical infrastructure, and transportation corridors is becoming increasingly challenging as the number of threats and users operating within these environments continues to...
