Elbit Systems’ Acquisition of IMI Systems Approved
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that the agreements reached between Elbit Systems and the Israeli Government for the acquisition of IMI Systems Ltd. were approved...
Unusual Method to Extinguish Forest Fires
An unusually dry summer has touched off dozens of forest fires across Sweden, including in a number of hard to reach and potentially dangerous...
New Drone will Disrupt Logistics Market
A new technology will enable a drone to safely integrate into Canadian skies for parcel delivery. Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) recently finished its beyond...
Smart City V2X Solution for First Responders
Collisions between First Responders and civilian motorists are at an all-time high and the situation is worsening. Emerging smart city solutions are expected to...
Israeli Technology Combines Drones with AR for Rescue Operations
A development by a US-based Israeli company was successfully applied by first responder teams during the recent Hurricane Michael events in Florida. The platform...
Face Recognition – New Horizons
New face recognition capabilities will help streamline post-event investigations, support rapid response to situational changes, and derive richer operational intelligence for data-driven decision making....
Your Smartphone Fingerprint Identification is Not So Safe
Smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung typically use biometric technology in their phones so that people can use fingerprints to easily unlock their devices...
Drones as Databases
The recent events at London's Gatwick Airport is a real-life example of how even an amateur drone pilot can disrupt major infrastructure. Now that...
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Frontline soldiers often carry outdated rifles, with no data-sharing capability between field and command.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...
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...
DARPA Seeks Innovation – In-House
The U.S. military researchers’ initiative to develop secure integrated circuit technology for trusted computing applications, ranging from manufacturing to systems integration goes on. Sources...
Big Data Startup? Get Exposure Opportunity on Conference Special Stage
Are you a startup with a ground-breaking technology in the Big Data field? iHLS invites you to pitch on a prestigious stage at the...
Terrorists Could Plan Attacks Using Strava
Strava is a fitness tracking app that is now very widespread among runners and cyclists. It lets you record your activity using the GPS...
Newly Developed Human-Aided Robots Training Algorithm
Researchers at the US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and the University of Texas at Austin (UT) have developed new techniques for robots or computer...
Transport Aircraft to Fulfill New Combat Role
Crews of Il-76MD tactical transport aircraft practiced ground target bombing at ranges in the Tver region of Russia. The tests mean an expanded role...
Application Open for Startups to Join iHLS Security Accelerator 5th Cycle
We at the iHLS Security Accelerator are looking for innovative ground-breaking technologies offering solutions for civilian defense, securing government institutions, vital infrastructure and borders,...
Latvia Receives Military Tactical Vehicle from the U.S.
For the first time, Latvia already received 18 ‘Sportsman Big Boss’ and MRZR-2 military tactical vehicles manufactured by an American company.
The vehicles, which have...
Future Forces Will Use Groundbreaking Smart Driving System
Future forces might be able to use a smart system for military vehicles that could revolutionize driving in all kinds of terrain and conditions....
Improved Augmented Reality Headset
Augmented Reality (AR) systems have been picked up and developed by different industries in the past 20 years. Microsoft, among other companies, has been...
New Project Calls for Developing Mobile Targeting
The ability to pinpoint and act against moving, dynamic targets is at the center of a new project conducted by the US Air Force...
Demand to Enhance US Small Arms Ammunition
For some time, senior US Army officials have been telling Congress that the current 5.56mm Enhanced Performance Round is not potent enough to penetrate...
Turning Point in Global Airborne ISR Market
The increasing integration of Android and iOS-based devices is a major trend in the global airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) market. The Android...
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This Tiny Boat Could Patrol Waters Without Putting Anyone Onboard
Monitoring large stretches of ocean creates a difficult resource problem for military and security forces. Ports, shipping lanes and strategic waterways may require continuous...
