New Platform Will Assist First Responders
Hurricane Matthew was one of the first operational uses of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) HURREVAC-eXtended (HV-X)...
Revolution in Future UAV Fuel Usage?
A team of MIT engineers has come up with an economical UAV design that can hover for long durations to provide wide-ranging communications support...
Meet Atlas – the New UGV for Harsh Terrain
A new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) unveiled recently is designed for use in defense, disaster relief, and rescue missions. The J8 Atlas Xtreme Terrain...
New Chinese Unmanned Patrol Surface Vehicles Unveiled
New indigenous unmanned surface vehicles (USV systems) were recently showcased by Zhuhai Yunzhou Intelligence Technology (Yunzhou-Tech), a Chinese company specializing in the design and...
Unmanned Vehicle Replaces Soldiers in Transportation and Rescue Missions
A multipurpose unmanned vehicle can serve as a transportation platform carrying a squad's gear, a remote weapon station equipped with small or large caliber...
The Future is Here – iHLS Future Forces Conference Attracted Attention
Defense industry leaders and officials participated at the conference and exhibition organized by iHLS on Future Forces.
At the annual conference held for the fourth...
Leading Experts to Present at iHLS Future Forces Conference
The Future Forces Conference and Exhibition, organized by iHLS for already the fourth year, will present the trends and the most advanced solutions to...
Anti-Spoofing Technologies Sought for Sensor Verification
The Department of Homeland Security's Science & Technology Directorate is again turning to its fast-track acquisition authority for ideas about how to identify sensors...
New UGV will Execute Multiple Purposes on Battlefield
A new multi-purpose UGV which was recently exposed offers applications for the military, law enforcement, and commercial fields.
Unmanned systems technology innovator Milrem unveiled its...
Weaponized Drones Could Be Authorized for Police Use
Weaponized drones represent a future for policing — and could be a necessary option in moments when lives are at stake, as some lawmakers...
How to Supply Energy to Forward Bases and First Responders?
Powering remote military structures and installations in hostile areas far away from reliable diesel fuel convoys is a critical capability and one that is...
Situational Awareness for Business Firms in War Zones
A new security system which brings together up-to-the-minute information on key security developments in Iraq and the implications for companies operating in the region...
Landrover’s New Rescue SUV Comes With a Drone
Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) has designed and engineered a special version of the new Land Rover Discovery SUV for use by...
Infrared Camera Tech to Help in Search and Rescue Missions
Infrared camera technology will help law enforcement and other agencies with search and rescue missions. Infrared cameras track heat. For example, if someone is...
Pilot – No Pilot: The Effort Continues
By Arie Egozi
The need is obvious and therefore the development effort continues in a slow pace, but it may pick up speed any minute....
New Video Analytics Solution for Man Overboard Incidents
Man Overboard incidents continue to be a safety concern for cruise lines and passengers, as well as for other marine incidents, including in the...
Optical Lighting Platform – New UAV Payload
Having a powerful light on a UAV can serve several purposes in enhancing the unmanned aerial vehicle’s efficiency at nighttime. Draganfly Innovations has recently...
Virtual & Augmented Reality – Also Under the Ground
In recent years, virtual and augmented reality (VAR) technologies have begun making a mark in the resource sector, bringing with it the potential to...
Major Communications Firm to Implement Cell Tech on Drones
Disaster recovery teams would be upgraded with cellular drones. AT&T, the communications giant, expect it’s Flying COW (Cell on Wings) to achieve life-saving capabilities...
Flying Drones Beyond Line of Sight?
A new network will allow pilots of drones to fly farther distances, even outside their line of sight, which is currently against FAA rules....
Eye-in-The-Sky: UASs Provided Hazardous Materials Drill View
A fleet of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) consisting of aerial drones and miniature aerostats were used to provide live situational awareness at a joint...
Enhanced Situational Awareness for US Coast Guard
Advanced marine electronics systems will be supplied to the US Coast Guard for enhancing situational awareness and navigation capabilities. FLIR Systems has been awarded...
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Breaking Down the Unbreakable: Teflon Gets Recycled
A new chemical recycling method could finally offer a sustainable solution to one of the toughest plastics ever made. Researchers from the University of...
