Helicopters vs. Drones
One of the most interesting technological debates in recent years is on the issue of the preferability of unmanned systems vs. manned vehicles. Due...
Biological Sensors to Increase Warrior Survivability
Increasing soldier’s survivability is a major concern for armed forces. The US Defense Department has been making progress on genetically engineered microorganisms that can...
Uncrewed but Armed: The Next Evolution in Ground Combat
As ground forces prepare for increasingly complex battlefields, one of the persistent challenges is how to add firepower without exposing more soldiers to risk....
Brazilian border security project will include Israeli electro-optic observation systems
The subsidiary of Elbit Systems in Brazil will supply electro-optic systems to Savis Tecnologia e Sistemas for the Brazilian border security program “Sisfron”. The...
Ghost Ship: Unmanned Ship Sails from San Diego to Hawaii
For the first time ever, a 132 foot long ship managed to sail from San Diego to Pearl Harbor and back without any sailors...
Video Analytics – Attend Leading Conference and Exhibition
Attend iHLS 7th Video Analytics Conference and Exhibition on December 19, 2019, at the Lago Conference Center, Rishon LeZion.
Video Analytics technology has been undergoing...
US nuclear missile unit deemed ‘unsatisfactory’
The US Air Force gave a nuclear missile unit an "unsatisfactory" rating, according to a statement released Tuesday, in a setback for strategic forces...
World Climate Crisis – Unique Opportunity for Israeli Innovation
“Climate change is an opportunity for Israel! The world is short of practical solutions - Israel has a lot to offer in this regard,”...
China accelerates the deployment of its GPS system
China’s is making a big effort to make its domestically developed global navigation satellite system Beidou by 2018.
“The system’s completion will help nurture a...
Crime is Increasingly Borderless
The impact of the Internet on crime is considerable. There is a vast challenge and opportunity in digital evidence in criminal investigations, especially by...
The special role of the Israeli Border Patrol
“We are the main police force that keeps law and order in the rural areas but we also have a major role in supporting...
Drone Swarm – Better Solution for Various Challenges
There are many benefits to using a swarm of smaller drones working together to achieve a common goal in place of one large one,...
Threat of lone wolf attacks worries U.S Homeland Security chief
"Lone wolf terror attacks remain a significant threat within the United States," Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said Sunday, "and it could occur without...
The Future of Solar Energy in a Heating World
While we accelerate the rate of installing solar panels on rooftops and in grid-scale farms, the world keeps getting hotter and extreme weather arrives...
DHS Approves New Port Security Technology
The US DHS has approved a new technology for port security. idSoftware, an identification software company with offices in Jacksonville, Florida, has earned approval...
IR-eyed Drone For Search-and-Rescue
Getting lost while hiking can turn out bad, really bad. Search-and-rescue statistics show that you’re twice as likely to die if you get lost...
IAI’s MRSAM Air & Missile Defense System Successfully Tested in India
MRSAM, Air & Missile Defense Systems jointly developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), ISRAEL & DRDO India was successfully tested last week at a...
Otokar Unveils 15 Tonnes Unmanned Ground Vehicle
Unmanned Ground Vehicles, or UGVs, are quickly becoming a staple in global defense strategies, marking a new era of military technology. They are autonomous...
New Medical Monitoring Technology For Warfighters
New wearable sensors allow clinicians to monitor multiple wounded military personnel at the same time through a smartphone or tablet.
Philips Healthcare, a global leader...
Bullet-Proof Furniture to Enhance Security in Airports
Terrorist and criminal threats have urged industry companies to develop new technologies in order to enhance the security of people in crowded places.
A...
New Electronic Warfare Platform Field Tested
A current gap in electronic warfare capabilities in terms of equipment and training in the US Army has driven the testing of new technologies....
AI Systems Become More Helpful — and More Exposed
OpenAI’s recent discussion on the future of AI has put a spotlight on a challenge that is quickly moving from academic debate to operational...
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This Software-Defined Shield Could Help Drones Survive Electronic Warfare
Electronic warfare equipment can help aircraft detect hostile emitters, recognize threats and protect themselves from electronic attack. The problem is that traditional EW systems...
