Paris Attacks: A Wake Up Call For Europe’s Security Theatre
The multiple breaches and deficiencies in European security structures exposed in the Paris attacks throw a light on the Union’s unpreparedness for the threats...
New Sensor Technology Helps Underwater Robots Detect and Recover From Damage
Underwater environments are notoriously demanding for electronic systems. Sensors used by divers and underwater robots must withstand pressure, moisture and constant mechanical stress while...
Wall-E – Russia’s New Drone Killer
During its war with Ukraine, Russia seemingly developed the new Wall-E anti-drone unmanned vehicle (named after the Disney character), which is designed to suppress...
Cyberattack on Power Cooperatives Raises Concerns Over Critical Infrastructure Security
Two electric cooperatives in Texas have reportedly been targeted in a ransomware campaign, with cybercriminal group Qilin claiming responsibility. The group, known for its...
SATCOM Assists ESA-EDA Demonstration of UAV Airspace Integration
A European project designed to prove the feasibility of operating unmanned aerial systems in non-segregated airspace completed six missions flown form the Spanish Air...
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 Edge Computing Could Make Missile Warnings Faster From Space
Space-based sensors can generate enormous amounts of data while monitoring missile launches, spacecraft and other fast-moving threats. The challenge is getting useful information to...
Incorporating Security Technologies in Critical Infrastructure Structural Systems, Public Buildings and...
Incorporating Security Technologies in Critical Infrastructure Structural Systems, Public Buildings and Real Estate
Written by Or Shalom
In the construction world, security has become a central...
A Missile No Heavier Than a Laptop Takes Aim at Drone...
The rapid spread of military drones has created a growing problem for air-defense forces. Many attack drones are inexpensive to produce, yet they are...
Why Build a Different Warhead for Every Weapon?
Modern militaries are fielding an increasingly diverse range of unmanned systems, from interceptor missiles and one-way attack drones to robotic ground vehicles. While these...
When GPS Fails, This System Keeps Everything Running
Modern military systems rely heavily on satellite navigation and timing, but these signals are increasingly vulnerable. In contested environments, electronic warfare can disrupt or...
Turkey No Longer Wants Nor Needs US Drones
Turkey has long been aspiring to create its own weapon systems instead of having to purchase them from other countries. Among the most striking...
No Battery, No Problem: Wind-Powered Robot Walks Into Harsh Terrain
Robotic systems designed for remote or extreme environments face a consistent limitation: power. Movement alone can consume a significant portion of a robot’s energy,...
U.S. Air Force Buys New Counter-UAV System
As part of a multi-million dollar contract, the U.S. Air Force placed an order for new counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) radar technology.
Electronic-scanning (e-scan) radars...
Boeing’s New ‘Orca’ Extra-Large Underwater Drone
Boeing has delivered its first "Orca" Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle to the US Navy. The Orca is the first of a new class...
The World Is Not Becoming Less Peaceful – The Middle East...
It may seem that the world is becoming less and less peaceful, with the level of global violence reaching its highest level in the...
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...
Data-Fusion and AI Help Detect Flooded Roads
Rice University engineers have developed an advanced AI-powered system to improve real-time flood detection on roads, addressing a critical need for effective flood-reporting tools....
Forget Tilting: A New Way for Drones to Fly
Traditional drones rely on a simple principle: to move forward, they must tilt. This dependence on body orientation limits maneuverability, slows response time, and...
A Tiny Chemistry Trick That Doubles Aircraft Anti-Icing Time
Icing on aircraft surfaces remains a persistent operational challenge. During cold and wet conditions on the ground, ice accumulation can delay departures, disrupt schedules,...
The New Electric Underwater Drone With 15-Day Range
Kongsberg (a Norwegian tech company) is nearing completion of its most advanced autonomous underwater drone to date – the HUGIN Endurance AUV (autonomous underwater...
DHS Introduces Changes To Terror Alert System
Following the September 11, 2001 attacks on America a colour-coded alert systems was introduced. After a decade rife with criticism of the system it...

















































