Maritime Security

Maritime Security

UAV carrier

By Arie Egozi The idea of a UAV carrier now seems more realistic than ever. The aircraft carriers have proven their effectivity in many navies. The...
early detection

Flight safety solutions available today, such as radars for early detection, are not sufficiently effective in preventing collisions with birds, due to their technological...
Sensors

China is a rising power in today’s reality, there's no doubt about that. We in i-HLS.com have wrote extensively about the country’s efforts of...
AUV

Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are being used around the world for underwater exploration, underwater cable layout and inspection, marine biology and geology sampling, archeology,...
helicopter

The Russian rotorcraft designer and manufacturer Russian Helicopters holding intends to participate in the tender for the supply of 111 shipborne Ka-226T helicopters for...
spike missiles

The Philippine Navy has been upgrading its maritime defense capabilities with the Spike ER (extended range) missile systems, manufactured by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems,...
defense industries

The Israeli defense industries have been actively participating in the Make in India initiative launched in 2014 and in other initiatives many years before....

The U.S Navy is about to equip it’s Littoral Combat Ship (a class of relatively small surface vessels intended for operations close to shore)...

A new autonomous underwater vehicle/remotely operated vehicle allows users to conduct multiple underwater missions, while providing a cost-efficient alternative to deploying separate AUVs and...
balance of power

Russia is extending its military presence in Syria by upgrading the bases in Tartus and Khmeimim into permanent military centers. Russian Defense Minister Sergey...
maritime

During tug operations for vessels maneuvering, as during entrance to a port, the tugboat and the crew conventionally position themselves in front of and close...
autonomous surface vessel

An autonomous Surface Vessel (USV) is capable of performing a vast range of naval operations, reducing risk to human life and dramatically cutting procurement...
sensor

A “quantum material” that mimics a shark’s ability to detect the minute electric fields of small prey has been tested. with potential applications from...
sea traffic management

New technologies have been enhancing sea traffic management in Europe. Sea Traffic Management (STM) connects and updates ships and ports in real time and...
ocean of things

Connected sensor networks would enhance maritime situational awareness. The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced its "Ocean of Things" program, which...
augmented reality

While virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies have been emerging as advanced military training and simulation platforms, US Navy researchers and program managers evaluate...
Amphibious Assault Vehicle

China has unveiled the world's most powerful amphibious assault vehicle that can travel at high speeds both on land and water, according to the...
situational awareness

ABB has unveiled a new tool, ABB Ability Marine Pilot Vision, that harnesses advanced sensor technology to provide officers with detailed situational awareness anywhere...
maritime surveillance

Malaysia is interested in enhancing its maritime surveillance capabilities. Its Air Force is planning to use advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) as one of...
cybersecurity

Cyberattacks are prevalent also at sea, and are one of the most serious and emerging threats facing the US Navy. For this reason, Naval...

Almost all the Israeli UAV manufacturers offer systems in collaboration with Indian companies. The Indian demand to manufacture locally and the knowledge transfer decrease...
maritime surveillance

The US Navy will be able to ensure nearly constant maritime surveillance with multiple drones cycling around a California base and monitoring the seas....