Military
Smart Floats Network Will Form 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...
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...
South Korea to Build Dronebots Unit to Defend Northern Border
In the wake of North Korea’s detonation of a sixth nuclear test and the launch of two new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) this year,...
Raytheon to Supply Poland with Advanced Patriot Systems
Poland will purchase Raytheon’s Patriot Air and Missile Defence (AMD) systems. The sale will include four AN/MPQ-65 radar sets, four engagement control stations, 16...
New Pistol to Revolutionize Close-Quarter Combat
US Army soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan have been gaining more than a decade of experience in close-quarter combat, an ability to maneuver...
Futuristic Battle Suit Showcased
The Russian corporation Rostec has recently showcased a new battle suit called the Ratnik-3, which reportedly uses a nuclear blast resistant watch.
According to...
Algorithms May Play Bigger Role in Future Wars
The Pentagon is increasingly focused on the notion that the might of U.S. forces will be measured as much by the advancement of their...
Autonomous Driving – The Military Version
Lockheed Martin's Autonomous Mobility Applique System (AMAS) logged more than 55,000 testing miles during the U.S. Army Extended Warfighter Experiment (EWE) at Fort Leonard...
Egozi: IDF’s UAS Onboard “Doctor”
By ARIE EGOZI
The unmanned air systems (UAS) operated by the Israeli air force (IAF) are strained almost to their limits. From mini-UAS like the...
Blockchain at The Service of Police and Armed Forces
Police and security agencies around the world have so far only taken an interest in blockchain – the distributed ledger technology behind cryptocurrencies like...
US Army to Concentrate on Next Generation Rifle
The US Army has canceled its program to find an interim replacement for the M4/M16 rifle for front line soldiers as result of “a...
Virtual and Augmented Reality Tech Still Not Ripe for Training
While virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies have been emerging as advanced military training and simulation platforms, US Navy researchers and program managers evaluate...
Sharing Info in Bomb Disposal Field
First responders must stay up-to-date on the latest tactics and techniques for improvised explosive devices (IED) response. How does the Department of Homeland Security...
US Army Enhances VR and AR Training
Continual advances in U.S. military systems make it imperative for military personnel to stay up to date with the latest changes in hardware, software...
Lockheed Martin Tested F-35 Drag Chute for Icy Runways
As part of the certification process for the Norwegian drag chute, Lockheed Martin tested the handling qualities of its F-35 Lightning II during icy...
Tactical Throwable Robot Can Save Lives
Missions such as clearing buildings, detecting explosive charges etc. in a hostile environment often endanger the lives of soldiers and law enforcement officers. A...
IDF Has New Big Data Unit
The role of big data technologies is to cope with the need to process and analyze vast quantities of unorganized data from a wide...
Next Generation of Sniper Rifles Sought
Snipers are often equipped with various rifles to use in different situations. But when a mission evolves quickly, they have to choose which ones...
UAV, UAS or RPAS – What is The Right Term?
As a fast-growing market thriving with innovative technologies, unmanned aerial systems have received various names. Manufacturers, public organizations, operator, and associations are all referring...
Turkey is Developing its Own Tank for Export
Turkey is interested in the development and manufacture of weapon systems that can potentially be exported to international markets. Recently, Turkey’s Defense Industry Undersecretary...
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...
Compact Version of Familiar Pistol
The new VP9SK pistol by Heckler & Koch is a subcompact version of its highly popular and reliable VP9 full-size pistol in 9mm. A...
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