Snake Behavior Supplies Intriguing Insights on Robotic Movement
A new technology inspired by nature could help engineers improve the control of autonomous search and rescue robots designed to operate on sand, grass...
The Pentagon Uses High Altitude Balloons for Security
The Pentagon has revealed a new plan with the DoD to direct more funding directed towards high-altitude balloons for tracking hypersonic missiles and more....
Recovering UASs in Mid-Air is No Science Fiction
UASs mid-air launch and recovery is one of the technologies that interest the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Dynetics has been awarded...
The Future of Urban Warfare is Machine Gun-Wielding Robot Dogs
A Chinese team of researchers released a study that claims robot dogs equipped with machine guns can rival human accuracy and marksmanship, which could...
KC-46 A – will it be the next force multiplier of...
Boeing and the US Air Force have last week tested a KC-46A tanker aircraft.
During the flight, Boeing test pilots performed operational checks on engines,...
First Military Fighter Developed in UAE Unveiled
Calidus, an Abu Dhabi-based advanced technology company recently incorporated, has unveiled its new light attack aircraft with multirole capabilities in Dubai. Fully designed from the...
Military Mapping Apps put Soldiers at Risk
Two widely used American war-fighting mapping applications are marked vulnerable to cyberattacks by hostile actors. After a year and a half long investigation into...
Breaking the Limits of Subsea Endurance
Underwater missions are often constrained by endurance. Most autonomous underwater vehicles rely on batteries, which limit how long they can remain submerged before needing...
Meet China’s UAV Array
China’s military forces are equipped with a wide range of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, in use across its army, navy, air force and...
Watch: Military Operations Game Changer
The US Army has been buying large amounts of small drones for use among regular units, and it could be that in the near...
Next Generation Automatic Weapon – Improved Accuracy
The US Army has recently awarded Textron and five other gunmakers a contract to build prototype weapons for its Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle...
New System Will Improve Injured Officer Safety
First police agency in the US is to use a new technology which many say could be the difference between life and death. The...
Living Organic Robots – US Army Amidst Developments
“Today’s robot’s primary limitation is power, strength and versatility. They can perform limited tasks for a certain amount of time. But it’s not really...
Turkey Advancing its Domestic Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle
Turkey is progressing with the domestic development and manufacturing of unmanned combat capabilities. The third prototype for Turkey’s unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) Akıncı...
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...
New Indian Defense Procurement Program Sets Sail
The Indian defense ministry has finalized its roadmap for the selection of private sector companies for mega military production orders, with an elaborate procedure...
Future Soldier will Enjoy Highest Connectivity
One of the challenges confronted by dismounted soldiers is that the action of maintaining laser target identification is slow and can expose the soldier...
Simultaneous Battlefield: Physical and Cyber Warfare
The U.S. Army is seeking new leading-edge technology that will allow Soldiers to fight off electromagnetic and cyber threats at the same time they...
China: Research Should Be Combat-Oriented
China has been making considerable investments to modernize its forces and become a more major player on the international scene. Its defense budget, now...
Bio-Inspired Robotic Fin to Power New Unmanned Underwater Vehicle
Researchers at the University of Maryland are developing a new unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) that mimics the movement of fish. Led by assistant professor...
Tech to Prevent Collateral Injuries
The United States has a responsibility to ensure minimal civilian casualties during airstrikes, including those conducted by allies and coalition nations.
Collateral damage involves...
A Breakthrough in Bullet-Proof Armor Technology
The U.S. navy’s Naval Research Laboratory is currently in the process of developing an invisible bullet-proof protection armor. This armor is based on a...
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Militaries’ Next Big Upgrade Could Be a Smarter Power Grid
Modern military units are becoming increasingly dependent on electricity. Drones need regular charging, electronic warfare equipment can draw substantial power, and edge-computing systems must...
