Engineers Flip the Script with a Reverse-Engineered Drone
Modern militaries face a growing challenge: traditional unmanned aircraft such as MALE-class drones offer advanced ISR and strike capabilities, but their high cost and...
The $2.3 Billion Enigma: Israel’s Strategic Gamble
Israel, a nation perpetually engaged in a high-stakes strategic chess game, finds itself in an unprecedented and uncomfortable position. Amidst persistent warnings about maintaining...
This Massive New Warship Is Built to Evolve Over Time
Modern navies face a growing mismatch between aging capital ships and the demands of future air warfare. Aircraft carriers must now support heavier aircraft,...
From Smooth Floors to Stairwells: A New Kind of Robot Mobility
Stairs remain a stubborn obstacle for mobile robots. Wheels are fast and efficient on flat ground, but they struggle the moment elevation changes appear....
Why Navies Are Focusing on How Autonomous Vessels Are Tested, Not...
Autonomous maritime systems are advancing faster than the frameworks designed to prove they are safe. Unmanned surface vessels increasingly rely on AI-based perception to...
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,...
How Small Drones Are Learning to Strike Together
Controlling large numbers of attack drones has become one of the biggest challenges in modern warfare. Individually piloted systems already strain operators, while electronic...
The Laser Sniper Riding on a Robot Rover
Ground forces increasingly face small, fast-moving threats at close range—whether hostile personnel, light vehicles, or unmanned systems. Conventional weapons can address these risks, but...
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....
Smarter Sensing, Safer Robots: The Next Step in Human-Machine Teamwork
As robots take on more complex roles in industrial environments, one challenge remains constant: ensuring safe, seamless interaction with human workers. Heavy-duty robotic arms...
Rethinking Flight: Drones Swap Propellers for Flapping Wings
Conventional drones rely on spinning propellers to generate lift and maneuver in the air. While effective, this approach has limitations, especially in tight, cluttered,...
Clearing Naval Mines Without Putting Sailors at Risk
Naval mines remain one of the most persistent threats in maritime security. Relatively inexpensive and easy to deploy, they can disrupt shipping lanes, block...
A Bomber That Can Slip Through Advanced Defenses
Modern air defense systems are becoming increasingly dense and sophisticated, making it harder for conventional aircraft to operate inside contested airspace. Long-range missiles offer...
A Smarter 5G Defense Model Detects Attacks With 98% Accuracy
As 5G networks continue expanding into critical infrastructure, autonomous systems, and industrial environments, the demands on network security are increasing rapidly. High-speed connectivity and...
Guess Which $61 Billion Defense-Tech Giant Wants to Set Up Shop...
As defense technology becomes increasingly software-driven, military organizations are looking beyond traditional defense contractors and toward companies specializing in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, sensors,...
The End of the Internet Ecosystem as We Know It?
Facebook has recently been in the spotlight for a security breach that compromised over 50 million accounts. This is a concern not only to...
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...
Machines Get Human-Like Perception with the World’s Fastest Vision Chip
Scientists created Tianmouc – the world’s first brain-inspired vision chip capable of sensing 10,000 frames per second, efficiently handling extreme scenarios, and ensuring system...
INNOFENSE Call for startups – Dual-Use Technologies
iHLS and the Ministry of Defense invite you to join the fifth cycle of INNOFENSE and receive a remarkable opportunity to showcase your technology...
Leaders of Telegram Terror Group Arrested
In a significant move against extremist violence, the U.S. Justice Department announced in mid-September the arrest of two alleged leaders of the Terrorgram Collective,...
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...
99% Accuracy: How Never Mine is Shaping the Future of Demining
Never Mine is a graduate of the INNOFENSE Innovation Center operated by iHLS in collaboration with IMoD. This unique acceleration program removes entrance barriers to the...

















































