iHLS TV Weekly Report – January 6 2015
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In this weekly report (January 6 2015):
DARPA Taking Inspiration from Birds of Prey to Develop Agile UASs
An Israeli missile...
Solar-Powered UAS Achieves Major Milestone in Test Flights
BAE Systems, a UK-based aerospace and defense company, has successfully conducted a new series of test flights of its solar-powered aircraft, the PHASA-35. This...
Military Free Fall Exercises Remotely Monitored by UAV
MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft helped track a high-altitude exercise of the US Army. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) provided the US Army with technical...
Intelligent Army Robot Capable of Following Verbal Orders
Most military robots and UGVs are lacking in intelligence. Although autonomy and artificial intelligence are being researched thoroughly for the benefit of military technology,...
Light Attack Aircraft to Support Special Operations
The US military has been interested in light attack capabilities for special forces. The Air Force is about to begin testing a number of...
15-Day Underwater Endurance – New Unmanned System
A new autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is capable of shore-to-shore operations over long ranges up to 2200 km. Kongsberg has recently rolled out a...
New Tech will Prevent Friendly Fire Incidents
A new infrared detection sensor will better scrutinize friendly forces on the ground. The sensor will be incorporated into various ground, sea and air...
UASs will Provide Maritime Security Along Tens of Thousands of KMs
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) play an important role in maritime security missions, especially in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. One of the countries...
US Army Looking for New Precision Munition System
The US Army is looking for a long-range precision munition (LRPM) system for rotary and unmanned aircraft systems capable of engaging targets in adverse...
Defense Company “Anduril” Unveils VTOL Roadrunner for Aerial Defense
American defense company “Anduril Industries” has signed with a US customer on a new subsonic VTOL drone that can be used for surveillance missions...
A Drone Riding a Robot? The New Twist in Battlefield Tech
Unmanned systems are increasingly used across modern operations, but they often function separately. Ground robots provide mobility and access to difficult terrain, while aerial...
Cyber: The new frontier
The threat is real and imminent. A cyber attack on Israeli infrastructure may include air traffic control installations. In recent weeks, Israel has been...
Russian Hackers Use WiFi Networks to Bypass MFA in Sophisticated “Nearest...
A new, attack method has emerged from Russian state-backed hackers, leveraging nearby WiFi networks to infiltrate organizations. The cyberattack, attributed to the notorious APT28...
When AI Starts Making Faster Battlefield Decisions Than Humans
Modern battlefields are generating more data than human commanders can process in real time. Sensors, drones, and communication systems continuously produce information, but during...
IAI’s MRSAM Air & Missile Defense System Successfully Tested in India
MRSAM, Air & Missile Defense Systems jointly developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), ISRAEL & DRDO India was successfully tested last week at a...
Special Ops Command is Getting Advanced Counter-Drone Tech
U.S. Special Operations Command will be equipped with new, advanced counter-drone technology that will help respond to the evolving drone threats. The Command has...
A Look Into The Future: Chemicel Scanners
Researchers from US Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) tested a quadcopter dubbed Deep Purple during the SK Challenge at Utah's Dugway Proving Ground,...
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What Do We Know About Artificial Navigation?
Developing artificial intelligence and autonomy in the realm of self-driving cars has been easier in the commercial world where a large amount of data...
UK Interested in Armed UAVs
The United Kingdom’s military is expected to embark on a new armed drone program following Azerbaijan’s victory over Armenia in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. UK...
Unique Drone Payload Offers Long-Range Recognition and Low Signature
To achieve accurate recognition and high-resolution imaging, drones need to approach the target from a short range. But what if the drone is required...
Strategy: Achieving EMS Superiority
The US Department of Defense’s air, land, maritime, space, and cyberspace operations depend on the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS). In the midst of commercial advances,...
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Drone Operators Can Now Carry Their Entire Control Station on Their...
First-person-view (FPV) drones have become increasingly important for reconnaissance and strike missions, but controlling them often requires bulky ground equipment. Traditional ground control stations...
