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Strava is a fitness tracking app that is now very widespread among runners and cyclists. It lets you record your activity using the GPS...
Hyperspectral Sensors to Enhance Vision on Battlefield
A new type of vision-enhancing technology is currently being developed to be used in the battlefield. “Hyperspectral” imaging looks beyond ordinary colors to see...
Triton UAV Gets Major Upgrade
The US Navy MQ-4C Triton long-range maritime patrol UAV became operational this year, yet the unmanned aircraft continue to evolve with upgrades and add...
Big Data and Drones to Upgrade Logistical Systems
South Korea is expanding its logistical support capabilities and efficiency through the application of advanced technologies. The Defense Ministry plans to capitalize on big...
New Development to Revolutionize Video Analytics
Image analysis technology will need to become better at understanding human intentions if it is to be employed in a wide range of applications....
Seeing Through Walls May Soon Become a Reality
New sensing method developed can enable us to passively sense an object even when direct vision is impeded. This could potentially be leveraged in...
New Hybrid UAV to Revolutionize Maritime Operations
The launching and recovery of aircraft from and back to ships is usually constrained by space. A new hybrid quadrotor (HQ) UAV platform with...
Unexpected Method to Manufacture Ceramic Body Armor
Ceramic body armor provides great protection but can also be difficult to manufacture, notably in combining materials to create a strong composite. Ceramic armor...
Oscillating between Military and Commercial Development – iRobot’s Case
Many technology companies maintain a dual-use strategy developing products for both the military and civilian sectors. The case of iRobot, which developed the little...
Audrey to Assist First Responders on Emergency
The information the responder needs to fulfill the mission is immeasurable. When you also consider the volume of data they receive from other responders,...
Israeli Wearable Tech to Monitor Vital Signs on Emergency
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Innovative Security Technologies Showcased at CES
Fascinating security and public safety technologies were among the major new developments at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 in Las Vegas. Here are...
Combat Rescue Helicopter at Final Preparations Stage
Two fully assembled HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters (CRH), are preparing for their maiden flights, which will occur before mid-year. Both aircraft, which are being...
Transport Aircraft to Fulfill New Combat Role
Crews of Il-76MD tactical transport aircraft practiced ground target bombing at ranges in the Tver region of Russia. The tests mean an expanded role...
Defense Giant will Manufacture Rifles Under “Make in India” Initiative
French defense giant Thales and the Indian-based defense equipment manufacturer MKU will collaborate in the development and manufacture of optronic devices and F90 close...
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...
Marines Select Scope for Their New Sniper Rifle
One more step in the weapon upgrading of the US Marines. The corps has selected the scope for its newest sniper rifle ― The...
Combat Vehicle Data Fusion System to Minimize Soldiers’ Overload
Adding displays and panels to combat vehicles could potentially distract crews in an already-complex combat environment. Situational awareness and combat efficiency have to be...
Watch: A New Railgun Could Have Been Tested
China is now making a technological leap in all matters related to its People’s Liberation Army and its arsenal of new weapons and tactics....
The Challenge: Countering Bigger Drones
The U.S. Army has shifted its counter-drone effort from handheld weapons, designed to disable small, explosive-laden unmanned aerial systems, to larger, more sophisticated weapons,...
Norway is Enhancing its Coast Guard
Norway has been upgrading its offshore security capabilities. The Norwegian military will be equipped with three new coast guard vessels from Vard Langsten in...
Insect-Size Microrobotics for Life-Saving Operations
Microrobots have been studied by the U.S. military for years, but they tend to be simple machines with limited intelligence. Recently, however, the Defense...
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