Improved Defense for VIP Aircraft
The U.S. will sell India equipment similar to the one used on the two ‘Air Force One’ Boeing 747 aircraft that carry the US...
Red Flag Pilots Flew With Their GPS Blacked Out
The Red Flag US Air Force drill started just recently. Red Flag is the biggest Air Force annual drill, taking place in Nevada and...
No More Blackbox – This AI Air Combat System Can Explain...
Researchers from the Northwestern Polytechnical University in China managed to create a smart air combat system that can explain its decision-making process in wartime...
Autonomous Combat Drone Responds to Pilot Commands in Real-Time Flight Test
In a recent demonstration that signals a turning point in air combat technology, a manned fighter jet successfully controlled an unmanned combat drone during...
Further Step Towards Integration of Drones in Aerial Space
The US Department of Transportation announced it would allow drones to fly overnight and over people without waivers under certain conditions. “Drones…are well on...
Call for Technologies: Defense Industry Seeks AI Solutions
iHLS, in collaboration with a large defense industry is looking for companies with proven capabilities in several areas to participate in a demonstration of...
Can a Fighter Jet Be “Jailbroken” Into Like a Smartphone?
Modern combat aircraft are increasingly defined as much by software as by airframes and engines. Mission data, sensor fusion, threat libraries, and logistics systems...
Northrop Grumman to Develop Stand-in Attack Weapon for USAF
The United States Air Force (USAF) has contracted Northrop Grumman for its planned Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW)- an air-to-ground weapon designed to clear enemy...
New Helicopter Operating System Allows Unmanned Operation
Skyryse, a leader in aviation technology, has teamed up with the U.S. Army to introduce cutting-edge advancements to helicopter operations, particularly enhancing the fleet's...
The Stealth Bomber’s Biggest Enemy Turned Out to Be Rain
Stealth aircraft are designed to defeat radar, sensors, and air defenses—but in the case of the B-2 bomber, one of the most persistent threats...
The New ULTRA Glider Drone Deployed in The Middle East
The Unmanned Long-Endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft (ULTRA) drone was recently deployed in the Middle East for the first time ever by the US Air...
The AI Tool That Turns Medical Clearance Into a 30-Second Task
Keeping military pilots mission-ready is not only a matter of training and aircraft availability. Medical clearance is a critical but often time-consuming step, particularly...
Pilots Will Be Able to See Through Smoke
In-flight fires, smoke, or fumes account for an average of one precautionary landing every day, according to the FAA. A prototype, first-of-its-kind heads-up display...
J-35 Stealth Fighter Begins Aircraft Carrier Testing
China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has begun trials for its next-generation stealth fighter jet, the J-35, aboard the aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning. The...
The Next Upgrade for Helicopters: Laser Protection
Rescue helicopters operating in contested environments face a growing threat from infrared-guided missiles. While onboard warning systems can alert crews to incoming threats, they...
Apply Now – iHLS Security Accelerator 5th Cycle
Are you a disruptive startup in the security field?
We at the iHLS Security Accelerator are looking for innovative ground-breaking technologies offering solutions for civilian...
Unexpected Use for Urban Rooftops
Passenger drones are trialling Dubai and Singapore, urban drone deliveries are taking off in Iceland and Switzerland, and companies around the world are refining...
iHLS Innovation Centre Calls for Dual-Use Security Startups
Are you a startup company related to the security sector? Are you looking for recognition, international exposure, access to investors, and the ability to...
Lockheed Martin Integrates AI-Controlled Drones with F-35 to Enhance Air Dominance
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a groundbreaking development in military aviation: the ability to control drones using artificial intelligence (AI) directly from the cockpit of...
When Cargo Planes Start Carrying Firepower
Modern air operations are increasingly shaped by the need to strike targets at long range without exposing aircraft to dense air defense systems. Traditional...
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A New Quantum Breakthrough Could Change Signal Detection on the Battlefield
Modern military and civilian communications environments are becoming increasingly crowded. Drones, radios, sensors, satellites, electronic warfare systems, and wireless networks all compete for space...
