Will the human stay in the UGV operation mode?
Unmanned ground vehicles (UGV's) can operate without a man in the loop. This means detection of a threat, identification and extermination. Will that happen?
A decision...
Open Sharp Eyes Along the Border- An Israeli Integrated Solution
Seraphim Optronics , has unveiled two very important tools for border protection.The two are designed to act as the Ultimate Gap Filler (UGF). The...
Anti Terror Weapons- Precise and with Limited Damage
Israeli companies continue to develop special weapon systems for urban warfare and anti terror operation in densely populated areas.
The aim is to minimize the...
i-HLS Test: The IMI Multi Purpose Rifle System
Israeli experts say that in the coming years anti terror units will improve their capabilities mainly in heavily populated areas, by deploying systems that...
50kW High Energy Laser Successfully Demonstrated in Switzerland
Rheinmetall has successfully tested a new 50kW high-energy weapon technology demonstrator.The test was conducted at the end of November, at the company’s Ochsenboden Proving Ground (EZO) in Switzerland. The test comprised three types of targets representing hardened targets, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and ballistic threats. and successful A steel ball representing a mortar round target, travelling at approximately 50 m/sec was also intercepted.
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) – Tools for Anti Terror Units
The new weapon family developed by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) attracts a growing interest among anti terror units worldwide.
The X95 (Micro Tavor) - which...
The Balance is Changing – Will This Trend Continue?
Homeland security budgets in some countries are more available than defense budgets. This has changed the balance between defense and "civil" products in some...
Israel’s Aviation Security – the Problems and the Solutions
Security measures encompassing Israel's aviation are unique. The special circumstances Israel faces, constantly threatened by terror attacks have lead to these solutions. When the...
Fixed Track Perimeter Defense Out – UGV’s In!
Fixed track perimeter protection - an idea that did not mature. (see video)
Unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) are winning in the completion aimed at selecting...
ELBIT SYSTEMS: SECURING OPEN BORDERS
"Countries are increasing their investment in sealing their borders, an effort directly connected to the fears from terror actions. Such investments are directed att...
UAS FOR POLICE AND CONTER-TERROR OPERATIONS
It looks like a natural step but it it has been on hold for a long time and there are no signs of real...
NAIL THAT SNIPER! RAFAEL’S TECHNOLOGY DELIVERS
Anti terror units show great interest in the SpotLite fire detection system made by Rafael. Snipers are still a very big problem to infantry...
Industry Team Offers MAV-L for Special Applications Beyond SOCOM
MAV-L was designed to meet SOCOM GMV 1.1 requirements, the team considered it has applications beyond SOCOM. For example, such vehicles could be suitable for US Army and Marine Corps recon teams, forced entry teams operated by the Air Force, or for international customers.
AeroVironment to Market Cybaero VTUAVs in the US
US UAV company AeroVironment pursue VTUAV opportunities in US and NATO, teaming with the Swedish company CybAero to market medium-weight unmanned helicopters.