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...
A New Layered Defense for Evolving Torpedo Threats
Undersea threats are becoming harder to counter. Modern torpedoes are faster, quieter, and more capable of adjusting their course mid-run, leaving ships with very...
Spectrum Sharing by Military and Private Sectors was Demonstrated
Spectrum sharing by the military and private sectors could provide less-congested wireless channels for densely populated areas and more reliable connections for advanced communications...
“Definitely Defense” Conference: Insights into the Future of Defense Technology
On February 11, 2025, the "Definitely Defense" conference, organized by iHLS in collaboration with Amit Pollak Matalon & Co. and Deloitte, brought together leaders...
How Fiber Cables Are Becoming Silent Underwater Sensors
Europe’s growing dependence on underwater infrastructure has exposed a quiet vulnerability beneath the surface. Power cables, data links, and energy pipelines crisscross coastal waters,...
The Navy’s Plan to Integrate Nuclear Reactors into Warships
The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy is considering the integration of nuclear power into its fleet of surface ships. The Ministry of Defense has issued...
Fall Overboard? This Autonomous Drone Could Reach You Before the Rescue...
When someone falls overboard, time becomes the most critical factor in survival. Ships traveling at speed require time to stop, launch rescue craft, and...
Israel’s MDA and Border Police Collaborate in Maritime Emergency
MDA, Israel's national medical emergency service, will operate a new personal watercraft equipped for maritime emergency situations, that will help improve the period of...
Iran, Russia, and China to Conduct Joint Naval Exercises in the...
This week, the navies of Iran, Russia, and China will join forces for a series of military drills off the coast of Iran, aiming...
When Stealth Meets Hypersonic Strike at Sea
Modern naval forces are under growing pressure to project power while remaining difficult to detect. As long-range precision weapons become more widespread, large surface...
Revolutionary Submarine Detection Technology Uses Seabed Electromagnetic Signals
A development from scientists at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China aims to redefine underwater surveillance by using seabed electromagnetic signals to extend submarine...
New Drone System Finds Underwater Explosives Hidden for Decades
Unexploded bombs, naval mines, and artillery shells left behind by past conflicts remain a hazard in coastal waters around the world. Buried beneath sand...
Leonardo Showcases New Rotary UAS for Maritime Surveillance
A new UAV will supply a cost-effective maritime surveillance and security solution to the Australian navy. The Italian company Leonardo has teamed with Air...
The Radiation-Sniffing Robot Dog
A new quadrupedal robot has been introduced at major customs checkpoints in southern China, designed specifically to carry out radiation detection in high-risk cargo...
Fast, Heavy, and Getting Smarter: Inside a Naval Upgrade Cycle
Naval platforms are being asked to do more for longer, often in environments that place heavy strain on hulls, propulsion systems, and onboard electronics....
Anti-Drone Capabilities Enhanced with Next-Generation HPM System
The U.S. Marine Corps is set to bolster its anti-drone capabilities with the deployment of the Leonidas Expeditionary, a cutting-edge high-power microwave (HPM) system...
Inspired by Diving Birds, This Drone Masters Air and Sea
Collecting data at sea often requires researchers to choose between two very different types of vehicles. Aerial drones can quickly survey large areas but...
AI-Driven SAR System Makes Maritime Target Recognition Quicker
Lockheed Martin has announced a successful flight demonstration of a new AI-enabled Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system, aimed at improving maritime surveillance capabilities. The...
How AI and Underwater Drones Are Making Seas Safer
Clearing naval mines remains one of the most dangerous and time-consuming tasks at sea. Mines can sit on the seabed for decades, threatening shipping...
Introducing the Startups Selected for the Fifth Cycle of the INNOFENSE...
We are pleased to announce the launch of the fifth cycle of the INNOFENSE Innovation Center. The six selected projects were selected among hundreds...
Autonomous Robot Boat Combines Surface and Aerial Surveillance
Maritime surveillance often requires both surface vessels and aerial drones to maintain awareness over large areas. While drones provide a much wider field of...
New Naval Sensor Can Track Supersonic Missiles
A new naval sensor designed to track advanced weapons including supersonic missiles has entered the production process. The Sea Fire digital radar, manufactured by...
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Soldiers Could Soon Wear Battlefield AI on Their Wrists
Modern soldiers can receive information from drones, sensors and other units, but getting that data to the person who needs it becomes difficult when...
