US Stockpiles New Drug to Address Bioterrorism Risk
The US Congress has taken steps to enable the development and approval of countermeasures to thwart pathogens that could be employed as weapons in...
Australia Enhances its Defense in CBRN Field
Australia is equipping its armed forces with new chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense capabilities. The defense ministry signed contracts worth A$238 million with...
Unexpected Measure Against Chemical Threats
Drone technology will have an important role in the UK’s defenses against chemical weapon attacks. Defense secretary Gavin Williamson has announced an £11m plan...
New Software to Prevent Biological Attacks
US Federal research facilities rely on internet-connected devices to automate many basic building functions like ventilation, heating and security, as well as more hazardous...
DARPA Funding New Portable Biological Weapons Diagnostics Device
Today’s battlefield can be a very unpredictable place, with threats coming from every direction, including from the air and from underground. Recent conflicts in...
Future Forces to Use Compact Ring for Chemical Threat Detection
The demand for compact, lightweight and portable sensors having the capacity to connect to smartphones and laptops or computers is increasing. Among these are...
In Search for Biological Threat Detection Technologies
The US Department of Homeland Security has been enhancing its efforts to keep biological threats from coming across U.S. borders. It is within this...
Coronavirus: Recruiting Startup Innovation. IHLS Looking for New Technologies to...
The State of Israel is making all the efforts to block the spread of the coronavirus. Now, iHLS is addressing the technology and startup...
Next-Level Reconnaissance: Drones Boosting CBRN Threat Detection
Recently, the US Army’s 7th Infantry Division has successfully tested a Stryker vehicle equipped with an innovative drone system that is designed to detect...
The Robot That Changes Shape to Beat Any Terrain
Ground robots often struggle with one recurring problem: every terrain demands a different movement strategy. Smooth surfaces favor wheels, rubble demands crawling, and narrow...
This AI Tool Helps Military Leaders Stay Ahead of Biological Threats
Biological threats present a unique challenge for military organizations. Information about disease outbreaks, unusual health events, laboratory findings, intelligence reports, and environmental conditions often...
This Color-Changing Spray Could Reveal Invisible Biological Threats
Detecting biological contamination in the field can be difficult. Military personnel operating in an unfamiliar environment may need to determine whether equipment, buildings or...
New Device Challenges Terrorists
Asymmetric warfare, meaning conventional militaries combatting guerrilla and terrorist organizations, has long posed a challenge for states. New technology combining mobile platforms with the...
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This Rifle Upgrade Times Every Shot to Help Hit Fast-Moving Drones
Small drones have become a difficult target for infantry. They can approach quickly, change direction and present a much smaller target than a conventional...
