iHLS TV – Margaret Morse , Boeing’s VP for directed energy...
“We have demonstrated the performance of a weapon laser system to destroy unmanned air systems and mortars. The achievements in this field prove, that...
CONTROP’S Compact Day/Night Observation Systems Chosen by a NATO Army
CONTROP Precision Technologies, a global leader in EO/IR defense and homeland security solutions, has announced that the company has been chosen to supply 90...
Uganda Cuts Ties With North Korea
The New York Times reports that Uganda has agreed to stop all cooperation with North Korea following a summit meeting between President Yoweri Museveni...
Norway to Develop Pocket UAV for U.S. Army
U.S. Army researchers are asking a Norwegian company to develop a pocket-sized helicopter drone to provide a personal reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for...
Military Contractors Will Spy on Your Tweets
The U.S Army wants a contractor to conduct detailed social media data mining to “identify violent extremist influences” around the world that could affect...
Enhanced Cyber Security for DoD Acquisition Projects
The US Defense Department is doubling down on its effort to build cybersecurity into the acquisition cycle as a means of better protecting defense...
Iran to Receive Russian Missile Systems In Coming Months
Iran will receive the first batch of Russia’s S-300 surface-to-air missile defense system in the first quarter of this year, Iranian Defense Minister Hossein...
The Israel Blue Bird is Soaring
Another important success for an Israeli unmanned air systems (UAS) manufacturer. The company recently won a contract to supply its SpiLite mini UAS to...
World Military Spendings Rise By 1% In 2015
World military expenditure rose by 1 percent in 2015, according to new figures from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
The increase reflects continuing...
Terror in Sinai – Serious Threat to Egyptian Economy
The deteriorating security situation in Sinai has already damaged tourism in southern Sinai, which comprised almost a quarter of the entire Egyptian tourism market....
Printing Parts with 3D Technology – Risk for Defense Industries?
Defense and aerospace Industries have been facing the risk of bogus parts manufactured by 3D printers.
The issue of product safety in these industries is...
Belarus to Build Aerial Drones in Turkmenistan
The former Soviet states of Turkmenistan and Belarus have agreed on a project to jointly build an aerial drone factory in the energy-rich Central...
Wind River Supported the Development of a New European UAV
Wind River VxWorks 653 and Wind River Professional Services enable AgustaWestland to design, develop, build and test unmanned rotor craft in record time.
Wind River,...
Report: U.S. Giants Dominate HLS Market
One of the major trends contributing to the growth of the Homeland Security market in the US is the introduction of defense-specific security solutions....
India Acquires Howitzers to Protect Border With China
India’s defence ministry approved a proposal to purchase 145 ultra light howitzer guns at a cost of $750 million from the British weapons manufacturer...
Pakistan Deal for Chinese J-10 (Chinese Lavi) Fighters Uncertain
Pakistan may not be able to purchase the Chinese fighter dubbed the "Chinese Lavi".
According to Defense News tough International Monetary Fund conditions on Pakistan...
U.S. Navy to Upgrade Fleet of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
U.S. Navy officials have asked Hydroid Inc. to repair and upgrade the Navy's fleet of MK 18 Kingfish unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), as well...
EU Encourages Dual-Use Projects
Dual-purpose projects that can serve both defense and security across the EU will be the focus of some agencies from 2014.
The European Commission and...
Israeli Companies Target UAE Homeland Security Market
Israeli companies are looking for ways to enjoy the huge budgets the UAE is going to invest in homeland security
The UAE will double its...
India’s Defense Procurement Procedures Made Easier
New organizational steps will make defense procurement procedures in India more efficient. The Indian ministry of defense committee set up in order to study...
U.S. Company to Assist Government with Cyber Security
Lockheed Martin has established a continuous diagnostics and mitigation laboratory where they will conduct workshops to help governments with cybersecurity. The laboratory in Gaithersburg,...
The Iranian Scare: UAE Acquires U.S. Missile Defense Systems
While both the U.S and Europe still appear to be under the illusion that Iran will stop its nuclear program Muslim countries in the...
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This Upgrade Could Eliminate One of Laser Weapons’ Biggest Weaknesses
High-energy laser weapons are steadily moving from development programs into operational military service, but maintaining them in the field remains a significant challenge. One...
