State-of-The-Art UAV First Test Flight Successful
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and electro-optic surveillance systems, recently announced the successfulו flight test of its...
New Versatile and Adaptable Sniper Rifle
The United States Marine Corps and Army have recently placed orders for a new sniper rifle designed for extreme versatility and accuracy. The Barett...
iHLS TV Weekly Report – December 24 2014
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In this weekly report (24 December 2014):
Two terrorists set free by US Homeland Security Department
New threat: Islamic terrorism jeopardize...
Telegram Fined by Moscow Court Over Failure to Remove Extremist Content
Telegram, founded by Russian-born Pavel Durov, was recently imposed with a fine of 7 million Rubles (approximately $80,000) by a court in Moscow for...
U.S. Navy to Upgrade Fleet of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
U.S. Navy officials have asked Hydroid Inc. to repair and upgrade the Navy's fleet of MK 18 Kingfish unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), as well...
White House Declares New Cyber Strategy
In a move aimed at reducing the risk of cyberattacks against US government infrastructure, the White House instructed federal agencies to beef up cybersecurity....
First-of-Its-Kind Drone with 4G Connectivity
A first of its kind connected drone powered by 4G LTE will pave the way for near real-time data transfer, remote deployment, and Beyond...
The “F-16 of Unmanned Ground Systems”
Estonia will lead the development of Modular Unmanned Ground Systems (MUGS) project, in collaboration with Belgium, Spain, Latvia, France, Germany and Finland. Member states...
Each UAV Optimized for Single Mission
Development in the Chinese UAV industry. Chinese manufacturer AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Corporation has exposed its Cloud Shadow strike/reconnaissance UAV. The turbojet-powered aircraft is the...
A Strike Drone That Can Fly Blind—and Still Hit Its Target
Loitering munitions have become a central feature of modern conflict, offering a relatively low-cost way to strike targets with precision. However, many existing systems...
Australia Advancing with Creating an Integrated Air Defense System, Despite Criticism
Despite facing public criticism, Australia remains committed to swiftly developing an integrated air defense system.
Australia's current air defense array includes the RBS 70 MANPADs,...
North Korean Hackers Target Zoom Calls to Spread Malware, Expert Warns
A new type of bizarre cyberattack has emerged, with North Korean hackers using video conferencing platforms like Zoom to exploit unsuspecting users and spread...
Elbit Systems Demonstrated in Europe AI-Based Target Acquisition Systems
Advanced target acquisition systems were demonstrated in Europe by Elbit Systems. HattoriX, the fire support system launched by the company at the end of...
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...
ISIS Update – First Half of January 2015
Main developments in Syria and Lebanon
Fighting between the forces of the Syrian regime and ISIS operatives in the area of the Deir al-Zor airfield...
Revealed: Iran Testing Combat Drones In Syria
Newly revealed footage suggests that Iran is testing out its new combat drones in the war zone in Syria and Iraq.
Despite decades of sanctions,...
IDF Technological Efforts to Counter Tunnel Threat
One of the most pressing threats faced by the IDF in recent years is the network of cross-border attack tunnels from Gaza. Advances in...
Will Urban Air Transport Become a Reality?
EmbraerX has recently unveiled its first electrical Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft concept. The company, which is part of Embraer - a Brazilian...
Drones Aid U.N. Peacekeeping Missions in Africa
More and more, drones are flying over some of the toughest peacekeeping missions in the world, improving the United Nations’ intelligence-gathering capability, but also...
Printing Sensors on Skin will Revolutionize Battlefield
For the first time, researchers have used a customized, low-cost 3D printer to print electronics on a real hand. The technology could be used...
Information Sharing and Coordination – Key Elements in New Counter-Drone Strategy
The danger emanating from cheap, commercial drones has become more and more challenging. Small drones can interfere in air spaces causing damages and can...
Robotic Solution for Tunnel Sensing
A new robot snake is designed for use in urban rescue missions, as well as military applications. This mechanical sensor platform can slither into...
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A New Airborne Detection System Could Expand Underwater Tracking Capabilities
Detecting objects beneath the ocean surface remains one of the most difficult challenges in maritime sensing. Water limits the effectiveness of many conventional detection...
