Lockheed Martin Upgrades Advanced Targeting Pods
Sniper advanced targeting pods (ATPs) for the US Air Force (USAF) will be upgraded by Lockheed Martin within the framework of a $961m contract....
Research to Advance UAS Low-Noise Signature
Some of the missions of unmanned aircraft systems require a low-noise signature, such as the need for discreet surveillance or due to environmental considerations....
New Wheeled Howitzer Marks Artillery Milestone
A new Turkish self-propelled howitzer has entered operational service, marking a step toward greater independence in artillery production. The system, designated T-155 TTA, integrates...
Eye In the Sky to Help Ground Vehicles Navigate Without GPS
Drones will help drivers on the ground determine their vehicle’s position in the absence of GPS signals. The technologies are expected to translate to...
Watch Raytheon’s Counter-UAV Microwave Technology Performance
Raytheon and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory worked together under a $2 million contract to test and demonstrate high-power microwave, counter-UAV technologies. Their...
GPS Capabilities in GPS-Denied Zones
The United States Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is assessing proposals for handheld navigation devices that don’t use GPS satellite signals. The goal is that...
How is the UAE Connected to German Army’s Next Assault Weapon?
The German Army appears to have selected a new supplier for its assault rifle. After almost six decades with Heckler & Koch, the German...
Counter-UAV Technologies Demonstrated Successfully in Collaboration with US Army
In partnership with the U.S. Army’s Integrated Fires and Rapid Capabilities Office, Raytheon Missiles & Defense successfully showcased several counter-unmanned aircraft system capabilities during...
From California to Japan in 30 Minutes
It takes a C-17 cargo aircraft 12 hours to make the trip from California to Okinawa, Japan; a rocket could do it in 30...
US Army Submits Patent on Mechanical Box
A team of engineers from the United States Army have recently invented and patented a mechanical box that allows small quadcopter drones to be...
New Israeli System Provides Supremacy in Defense and Surveillance
A new Israeli system will provide high-performance Counter-Rocket, Artillery & Mortar (C-RAM) and Air & Ground Surveillance capabilities to maneuvering as well as stationary...
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...
AI as Big Data Game Changer in the IDF – Special...
The IDF considers information as a major asset. The most innovative technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), are applied in the complete process - from...
Will Boston Dynamics Robot Conform US Army Requirements?
The U.S. military is leading the charge on ground robotics as it looks to produce an unmanned vehicle that can accompany troops moving on...
Elbit Systems to Supply Light Tanks to a Country in Asia-Pacific
Light tanks can provide highly effective firepower on the battlefield. Elbit Systems was awarded a contract valued at approximately $172 million to supply light...
Special Operations Need New Skills
While in the past two decades, US special operations forces have played a key role in places like Afghanistan and Iraq, bigger potential adversaries...
Why Future Military Drones May Never Need to Land Again
One of the main limits on unmanned aircraft operations is endurance. Even the most efficient drones eventually have to land or return to base...
Lightweight Interceptor Drone Promises Fast UAV Neutralization Without Explosives
A new drone interceptor has been unveiled that aims to counter hostile UAVs quickly and efficiently—without relying on explosive warheads. Developed by French startup...
US Navy Gets Tactical UAVs
The US Navy and Marine Corps will be equipped with Puma 3 AE small UAV systems and spares following a $10,677,987 contract with AeroVironment....
Sagem Patroller UAV for French Army Contest
The French company Sagem (Société d’Applications Générales de l’Électricité et de la Mécanique - Company of General Applications of Electricity and Mechanics) has revealed...
A Wicked Missile: Dancing Past Interceptors
Ballistic missile defense systems rely heavily on early detection and predictable flight paths. In many cases, warning time and trajectory calculation are critical for...
Ukraine’s New “Sea Baby” – A Rocket-Armed Kamikaze Marine Drone
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has recently unveiled its brand-new rocket-armed unmanned surface vessel (USV). This upgraded kamikaze naval drone called “the Sea...
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A New Quantum Breakthrough Could Change Signal Detection on the Battlefield
Modern military and civilian communications environments are becoming increasingly crowded. Drones, radios, sensors, satellites, electronic warfare systems, and wireless networks all compete for space...
