US Marines Want Autonomous Robotic Teams
Battle robots are still not a reality, and one of the things holding them back is that they’re not really autonomous. To be truly...
Reconnaissance Drones to Be Dropped by Fighter Jets
Reconnaissance missions to collect enemy information no longer require large UAVs. A small, disposable drone that fits inside a shell that looks like a...
Israeli systems on Italian helicopters?
The Italian army is testing a very advanced Israeli developed systems for use on its helicopters.
The proposed system is currently undergoing acceptance tests on...
New Armed UAV Export Rules Help US Firms
New US rules loosening restrictions on exports of armed drones should not only help US companies, but will also aid Washington in shaping "global...
Triton UAV to Enhance US 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....
ISIS: Main developments in Iraq
Low-intensity fighting continued this week at the various battle sites, with no significant developments. ISIS’s efforts to establish its military and administrative control over...
“Commando Bugs”
Hamas: Israel has deployed "electronic dragonflies" in Gaza
A security source in the Gaza Strip told the Palestinians website Al Majed that "the purpose of...
Rafael’s Litening 5 targeting pod will become operational next year
The newest version of Rafael's Litening targeting pod will become operational by the end of next year.
According to Guy Oren , director of Rafael's...
TALOS: “Iron Man” Suit For Special Forces
The Tactical Assault Light Operators Suit (TALOS) looks like it dropped out of a movie screen. It’s sleek, imposing, and futuristic, but most importantly...
UK MoD Makes Important Upgrade
The UK Ministry of Defense has been upgrading its surveillance systems. Excelitas Technologies company Qioptiq has received a $100m surveillance and target acquisition contract...
Sweden will Compete in Indian Defense Market Also Against Israel
A joint venture between Swedish defense giant Saab and the Indian Adani group is looking at producing a broad portfolio of products including UAVs...
IAI’s New Strategy for the Indian UAV Market
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and the Indian company Dynamatic Technologies Ltd (DTL) have announced their cooperation to jointly address the needs of the Indian...
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...
Shifting Alliances – NATO Member Purchases Russian Defense Systems
Turkey, a NATO member, is now purchasing defense systems from Russia. Moscow received an advance payment from Turkey for S-400 surface-to-air missile systems, Russian...
Simulation Means Gaming
Gaming and AR/VR technologies are applied to simulate real-world challenges in various fields. The Virtual Heroes Division of Applied Research Associates (ARA) has been...
The defense industry is expanding the use of 3D printing
The Pentagon and the defense industry are rapidly expanding the use of 3D printing to make parts and tools for more sophisticated military equipment. The Obama...
Turkey further penetrates the Gulf defense market
Turkey's biggest defense firm, Aselsan, which specializes in military electronics and owned by the state-controlled Turkish Armed Forces Foundation, signed cooperation deals with two...
Alternative Navigation Technologies Examined
The US Military’s concept of combat is that in the near future all domains of war will be contested, a multi-domain battle. This includes...
Advanced Control Systems to Coordinate Autonomous Fleets
The operation of multiple autonomous systems simultaneously on a mission requires advanced control systems. A new system that can be used to take command...
New VTOL UAV to the Polish Navy
Negotiations are under way concerning the potential procurement of tactical VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) UAV systems, according to an announcement by the Polish...
Kratos Solutions – From Cybersecurity to Target Drones
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced that it has recently received contract awards worth $17 million in cyber security, command, control, communications, computers,...
New Israeli Development in Anti-Submarine Warfare
Innovative development in the realm of the anti-submarine warfare was demonstrated. A new multi mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) system was demonstrated live by...
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Synthetic Threats Bring New Complexity to Real Air Combat Training
Large-scale air combat exercises face a practical limitation: creating a realistic battlefield can require dozens of aircraft, support platforms and air-defense systems operating simultaneously....
