Germany’s New Heron TP UAV Uses Many Israeli-Made Systems
Germany, who is reconsidering its defense needs seeing the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, has signed a “pivotal agreement” with Israel Aerospace Industries...
US Space Force’s Powerful Chatbot Tool Tackles Coding
The US Air Force and Space Force announced a new GenAI chatbot tool called NIPRGPT (Non-classified Internet Protocol Generative Pre-Training Transformer) that is designed...
AG600 – The World’s Largest Seaplane
China began widespread production of the AG600 – the world’s largest amphibious aircraft, developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) to enhance...
China’s New Dual-Use Spaceplane
China’s spaceplane was recently seen releasing and retrieving an object during a mission, getting much international attention and raising questions about its capabilities. China...
AI Software on Drones can Significantly Reduce Targeting Time
A groundbreaking software called Shrike was unveiled by the US Army’s Future Command’s Army Software Factory, able to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to drastically...
Ukraine Utilizes UAVs to Fire Anti-Tank Missiles
Ukraine has taken a significant step forward in the ongoing conflict with Russia by repurposing quadcopter drones to fire Soviet-era RPG-18 Mukha anti-tank missiles....
Pro-Palestinian Hacktivists Leak Alleged Secret Emails of Israeli Officials
The pro-Palestinian hacktivist group Handala Hack has leaked what they claim are 60,000 secret emails belonging to Gabi Ashkenazi, a prominent Israeli politician. Former...
AI Could Help Detect Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Before They Ignite
Lithium-ion batteries power many of today's devices, from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, they also pose a significant fire risk, particularly when they overheat...
China Introduces Facial Recognition Police Robots Equipped with Tear Gas
Stepping towards integrating robotics into law enforcement, Chinese authorities have begun testing an autonomous spherical robot, the RT-G, developed by the local robotics company...
Volkswagen Leaves Sensitive Data from Hundreds of Thousands of Electric Vehicles...
Volkswagen Group has been embroiled in a significant data breach involving sensitive location and personal information from hundreds of thousands of its electric vehicles....
Advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Marks the Future of Deep-Sea Missions
In a significant step forward for underwater warfare technology, the UK Royal Navy, in collaboration with the US and Australian naval forces, has conducted...
“Definitely Defense” Conference: Insights into the Future of Defense Technology
On February 11, 2025, the "Definitely Defense" conference, organized by iHLS in collaboration with Amit Pollak Matalon & Co. and Deloitte, brought together leaders...
The Dark Side of AI: How AI Agents Can Be Weaponized...
The rise of AI agents, like OpenAI’s recently introduced Operator, is revolutionizing productivity by automating tasks such as booking trips or filling out forms....
BAE Systems to Produce Missile Tubes for Virginia-Class Submarines
BAE Systems has secured a $70 million contract to manufacture missile tubes for the U.S. Navy’s Block VI Virginia-class submarines, significantly enhancing the firepower...
Bird-Mimicking Combat Drones Provide Military Capabilities in Plain Sight
At the 10th China (Beijing) Military Intelligent Technology Expo (CMITE 2025), a new aerial warfare strategy was on full display with the unveiling of...
North Korea to Begin Producing Shahed UAVs with Russian Support
A new wave of security challenges could be on the horizon in East Asia, following revelations that North Korea is preparing to begin domestic...
Field Trial Validates GPS-Free, Gravity-Based Quantum Navigation at Sea
Quantum sensing is edging closer to practical deployment in defense and maritime navigation, as demonstrated by a recent trial conducted aboard the Royal Australian...
How a Chameleon’s “Ballistic” Tongue Can Inspire Robotics
A newly published study is shedding light on an a biological feature of salamanders and chameleons that could have significant implications for engineering applications.—...
Teenagers in the Netherlands Caught Using WiFi Sniffer Near European Law...
Dutch authorities have arrested two 17-year-olds suspected of conducting surveillance near key European law enforcement facilities on behalf of Russian intelligence. The incident is...
Engineering Meets Neuroscience in the Fight Against Chronic Pain
The University of Oxford has begun research initiative designed to change how chronic pain is managed. The programme, funded by the Engineering and Physical...
AI Systems Become More Helpful — and More Exposed
OpenAI’s recent discussion on the future of AI has put a spotlight on a challenge that is quickly moving from academic debate to operational...
Hypersonic Railgun Tests Show a New Kind of Naval Firepower
Defending large ocean areas has become increasingly difficult as navies invest in long-range missiles, swarming drones, and fast-moving vessels. Traditional ship-based weapons face two...
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One of the World’s Most Widely Used Machine Guns Is Evolving...
Machine guns remain a core element of infantry firepower, but the way soldiers use them has changed significantly over the past two decades. Modern...
