Why Air-Launched Drones Are the Next Air Defense Challenge
Air defenses are increasingly being shaped by the types of threats they face. Slow, propeller-driven drones are relatively easy to detect and engage once...
It’s Not Enough – Discussing Digital Warfare
Pentagon leaders have made it clear that, as they see it, the digital battlefield is the battlefield of the future. In spite of this...
South Korea – Iron Dome Not Suited to Our Needs
South Korea is pushing to develop an indigenous counter-rocket system to fend off persistent threats from North Korea's forward-deployed long-range artillery.
Seoul's Joint Chiefs...
Simulation Systems Are Enhancing Military and HLS Agencies Readiness
Training and simulation systems have been an integral part of military and homeland security operations. The application of new technologies in this field can...
Cyber Concerns Rising in Preparation for 2020 Olympics
Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) is considering increasing the number of soldiers in its Cyber Defense Unit (CDU) from around 110 to 1,000 and...
UAV to Fly Alongside Manned Fighter Jets
The XQ-58A Valkyrie, a jet-powered drone designed to fly alongside manned fighter jets and navigate autonomously, completed its first test flight in Arizona. The...
Israeli Development: Small Tactical UAV for Maritime Missions
There is a growing need today for tactical drones capable of carrying out ISTAR missions in challenging marine environments. One of the solutions in...
Shift in Seoul’s Defense R&D
A new legislation is expected to turn South Korea into an independent state in military technologies and to help the country prepare for "rapidly...
New Tank Hostile Fire Detection System Unveiled
The US Army is engineering a new Hostile Fire Detection system for its fleet of armored combat vehicles to identify, track and target enemy...
The Story of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions, usually associated with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) that perform ‘suicide’ operations, have been used by many armies worldwide.
By most accounts, Israel pioneered...
This Robot will Replace Patrol Teams
Unmanned robotic vehicles have been playing more roles in military and security environments, showcasing smart autonomous functions and optimizing a wide range of tasks...
First Flight Test for Skyborg’s Core System
The US Air Force has flight-tested the Skyborg combat drone's Autonomy Core System (ACS) for the first time. The "brain" of the autonomous Skyborg...
Is Israeli Home-Front Sufficiently Prepared for Wide Conflict?
Missile defense is not only military systems. The preparedness of the civilian home front in a conflict situation also constitutes an important issue. This...
Solid Rocket Motor Production Accelerated with 3D-Printing
With the rising demand for U.S. weapons in global conflicts, the United States grapples with a critical shortage of essential munitions, intensifying the urgency...
Israel Ministry of Defense: Call for Startups
Call for Startups: Apply to INNOFENSE Innovation Center - with Israel DDR&D, IMoD.
Applications are open to the second cycle of the INNOFENSE Innovation Center...
Russian Strategy Shifts Towards Ultra Long Range Weapons
Russia is developing an ultra long range missile planned for service entry by 2020. The cruise missile with a 3000 KM range would be...
David’s Sling for export?
Rockets in the hands of armies and terror groups have become a major problem. They are relatively cheap and very deadly.
There are indications that...
New Hypersonic Missiles Tested as Part Of World Race
2 new hypersonic missiles have been tested. The US have successfully tested 2 Lockheed Martin Corp hypersonic missiles, said the Pentagon, as part of...
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...
Swarm Munition – Unsuccessful Flight Demo?
A US Air Force project is designed to build data links that enable semi-autonomous weapons to ‘swarm’ a target. The new munitions being designed...
Humans and robots – the final countdown?
By Arie Egozi
It’s a turning point in history. A changed world. Humans vs Robots.
The Middle East has become one of the largest "war laboratories"...
Iran is Upgrading its Drone Program
Iran has been upgrading its drone program. Although Iranian drones have usually taken an observational role, rather than a direct-action stance, Iranian drone capabilities...
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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...
