This New Robot Tech Keeps Troops Out of CBRN Danger
Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards remain among the most dangerous threats soldiers can face. Detecting and responding to these risks is often slow,...
Robotic Systems Provide Unique Capabilities at Battlefield
Combining robotic systems with manned teams can contribute unique capabilities during battle. Two THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) have demonstrated their capabilities in a...
Counter-Drone Protection for World’s Largest Hospital Ships
With the increase in COVID-19 patients, U.S. Navy’s two hospital ships have been deployed to New York and Los Angeles in an effort to...
Will Stealth Fighters be Supplied to Turkish Armed Forces?
The Turkish Armed Forces, which are a part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s JSF program, along with a number of prominent NATO allies...
When UAVs Become A Threat
The growing availability of small, inexpensive UAVs that can (and are) used by criminals and Islamic terrorists has led to the development of several...
UAS with High Resolution Cameras to Iraq
Iraq is to acquire the ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system (UAS) under a USD8.3 million deal announced by the US Department of Defense (DoD). Insitu...
Minesweeping Warfare Capability has Reached New Stage
The development of a system designed to operate as part of the US littoral combat ship (LCS) mine countermeasure (MCM) package has reached milestone...
Helicopter Fleet Gets New Software-Defined Radios
The U.S. Army has equipped select rotary-wing aircraft with a new generation of airborne communication systems, shifting toward software-defined radio (SDR) architectures across its...
The Weapon Iran Claims Was Used Is One of the Rarest...
Modern air-defense systems are becoming increasingly capable of detecting, tracking, and intercepting conventional threats. Cruise missiles can fly low and maneuver around terrain, but...
Visitors – Free Admission to Security, Defense & HLS Startup Competition
iHLS is delighted to host for the first time the prestigious Startup Competition for innovative technologies in the security, defense and homeland security fields,...
US to Supply Radar Systems to its Ally Kuwait
The US State Department has approved a possible sale to Kuwait of radar field systems and related equipment, training, and support. The total estimated...
Changing Threat Environment Influences Technology Choices
The changing threat environment and concerns about advanced adversaries are prompting the US Air Force to consider jettisoning plans to buy a next-generation Joint...
Iran’s Satellites to Extend Ballistic Missile Range
Iran recently announced that it has deployed three satellites into space using its notoriously unreliable "Simorgh" ("Pheonix") rockets. The launch has been widely criticized...
US Navy Gets New Heavy-Lift Helicopters
The US Navy has purchased heavy-lift helicopters. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company will build 12 production CH-53K King Stallion helicopters under a new $1.13...
New protective kit for IDF infantry fighters
The new protective kit comes complete with: helmet, earplugs, ceramic vest and goggles – lessons of "Operation Protective Edge".
IDF infantry units are to be...
NCO in a Bottle: New AI Model Encapsulates Vast Military Knowledge
In many militaries, NCOs (non-commissioned officers) are assets when it comes to expertise and experience. However, their number is few and their years in...
The Personal Tank Killer
By ARIE EGOZI
The demand for weapon systems that can be carried and used by a lone soldier is growing and Israeli companies are offering...
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...
New Unconventional Warfare Discovery Methods
The Pentagon is studying gray zone conflict, AKA hybrid warfare, beginning with a focus on Russia and later moving on to study Iran and...
Major Deal for Night Time Combat Equipment
The Australian Department of Defence has signed a $233 million contract with maritme giants, L-3 Oceania, to supply equipment for night-time combat scenarios. According...
New AI Protector Helps Vehicles Ignore Fake Signals
As vehicles grow more connected, their internal systems depend on a constant flow of data from sensors monitoring everything from temperature and tire pressure...
A New Class of Drone Carrier Takes Shape
Modern amphibious forces increasingly rely on unmanned systems for reconnaissance, strike missions, and real-time situational awareness. Traditional helicopter assault ships are limited in the...
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A New Airborne Detection System Could Expand Underwater Tracking Capabilities
Detecting objects beneath the ocean surface remains one of the most difficult challenges in maritime sensing. Water limits the effectiveness of many conventional detection...
