Defense

MIT scientists discovered a new design for spacecraft shields after finding that very hot metals get stronger when struck by an object moving at...

Bye Aerospace Inc., a pioneer of solar-powered long endurance unmanned aerial systems introduced their first hybrid-UAV called 'Silent Sentinel' in 2009. To integrate the solar...

A team at MIT Lincoln Laboratory has developed a compact and inexpensive hydrophone that could transform underwater sensing across defense, industrial, and scientific functions....

The rapid spread of small unmanned aerial systems has created a growing challenge for military and security forces. Low-cost drones can be deployed quickly,...

The US Air Force has recently held aerial combat between an AI-piloted F-16 and a regular piloted one, reaffirming its commitment to stay ahead...

The Massachusetts State Police responded to an incident using a robodog called SPOT. After the police department was alerted to an incident involving a...

European air defenses have faced growing scrutiny in recent years, particularly as long-range ballistic missile threats become more prominent. Traditional systems in the region—largely...

AUKUS member countries (the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia) revealed they mean to use advanced AI to find and track Chinese submarines. Defense...

China’s next generation of combat robots is now for sale. At the recent DSA 2016 Kuala Lumpur arms shows, manufacturers from around the world...

Large organizations are increasingly turning to AI to manage growing volumes of data and administrative workload. Traditional tools, such as spreadsheets, static dashboards, and...

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...

Underwater environments are notoriously demanding for electronic systems. Sensors used by divers and underwater robots must withstand pressure, moisture and constant mechanical stress while...

The Indian Army plans to invest in its warfare fleet by introducing integrated battle groups (IBGs), energy weapons, artificial intelligence, robotics and micro-satellite technologies...

The rapid spread of small drones has created a growing challenge for air-defense forces. Many of the drones now used for reconnaissance, targeting, and...

In recent years, the global system has experienced growing regional and international tension, driving many countries to seek solutions that ensure intelligence and operational...

Marine collisions with fixed offshore structures—such as oil platforms, abandoned wellheads, and navigational hazards—remain a persistent problem for commercial operators and coastal authorities. These...

Will advanced hovering tethered platforms make tactical aerostats obsolete? This question does not have a definite answer but more and more experts ask it. The new breed...

Traditional robots are typically built around rigid frames, motors, gears, and joints. While this design works well in structured environments, it becomes less effective...

Russia has begun testing a ground-based electronic warfare system that is capable of protecting the troops and civilian facilities from an air and space...

The US Marine Corps will receive 200 Roboteam Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR) systems, along with spare parts and maintenance services. The MTGR bots...

Large strategic bombers were designed for a very different battlespace than the one air forces face today. Modern conflicts rely on dense sensor networks,...

Modern armored vehicles are increasingly equipped with camouflage, thermal-management technologies and other measures intended to make them harder to identify and engage. At the...