New VR Combat Helmet – Also for Drone Pilots
Russian drone pilots may soon get a revolutionary virtual reality helmet to pilot unmanned aircraft and get an HD view of terrain and enemy...
Who will Supply Assault Rifles to the Philippine Police?
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to cancel their planned purchase of some 26,000 M-4 assault rifles from the...
Cyber Extortion – Keep Information in Right Hands
By Gad Elkin, Information Security Director in F5
In the film “Ransom”, Mel Gibson plays the role of a father who is trying to save...
Drone Guided Ships Through Arctic Sea Ice
This summer, a ship on a mission in the Arctic Circle was aided by long-range imaging reconnaissance provided by an unmanned aircraft. The drone...
Towards African Network of Safe and Smart Cities?
An information and communication (ICT) company has been meeting with several government leaders in Africa to detail how its safe city solution could be...
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...
In Search of Positioning Systems for Autonomous Ground Vehicles
Unmanned vehicles require positioning systems adequate for their various operational missions.
NovAtel has signed a contract with Stanford University for a study to determine how...
AI-Based Computer Game Offers Strategic Operation Planning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers at Carnegie Mellon University created an AI based on artificial nerve networks, that is capable of defeating computerized and human...
Will China’s New Combat UAV Conform to International Regulation?
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is showcasing a newly revealed jet-powered combat unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) – the Cloud Shadow.
The aircraft can...
UK Sets Eyes On Becoming a Major Cyber-Force
Following recent reports of cyber attacks by major international players like China and Russia, the UK has decided to take it’s cyber security abilities...
US Army Develops New Aiming Tool
Army Soldiers tracking and attacking enemies in fast-moving combat situations will soon be able to shoot targets without bringing their rifle and weapons sights...
Internet of Things – for Smart and Secure City Management
The Internet of Things (IoT) merges software and hardware with network connectivity, for the benefit of creating smart cities and safe cities.
IoT devices -...
Can Water Bottles be Kept in Our Hand Luggage?
Two new screening systems that will allow passengers to leave liquids and laptops in their hand luggage when passing through airport security has been...
Standards Adopted by China Make Weapons Market Tougher
Chinese military equipment such as tanks, aircraft and helicopters has US/NATO standard fitments for accessories and weapons to ensure sales in the global arms...
Biological Screening to Prevent Nuclear Terrorism?
The growing threat of nuclear terrorism by extremist groups, independent or supported by states, has been urging law enforcement agencies as academic researchers to...
New sUAS Missions Vary from Surveillance to Disaster Assemssment
A new sUAS (small unmanned aircraft system) was recently introduced to market – the STORM – a small tactical UAS that comes as a...
ISIS and Extremist Right Groups in Germany – Any Connection?
Hans-Georg Maassen, head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, claimed that German authorities are preparing for several terror attack scenarios on Germany as pressure builds...
Optical Systems for Military and Law Enforcement Uses
The military optical system expert company, OPTIX JSC, is presenting these days its wide-ranging portfolio at the international Indo Defence military and security expo....
Mega-Drone with Combat Aircraft Capabilities?
The US Marine Corps is in the looking to obtain a mega-drone that can take off and land vertically and deploy aboard ship —...
Britain Raises Firearm Surveillance to Prevent Terror
The Scotland Yard have launched a public drive against mass casualty weapons to counter terrorist threats in the UK and to stop both illegal...
Rapid Solution Demanded to Counter Explosive Drones
A US lawmaker is asking the Air Force to expedite its acquisition and development of technology to combat the growing threat of explosive drones...
Invisible Screening Measures to Enhance Airport Security
Aviation industry experts said recently that authorities will incorporate more "invisible" screening measures to step up security in and around airports as they increasingly...
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This Software-Defined Shield Could Help Drones Survive Electronic Warfare
Electronic warfare equipment can help aircraft detect hostile emitters, recognize threats and protect themselves from electronic attack. The problem is that traditional EW systems...
