The big bluff that helps the U.S. to climb down the...
Syria will not get rid of its mass destruction weapons. What started yesterday as a "diplomatic victory " is one of the biggest bluffs...
New Contract for Small UGV Supply to US Army
Man-transportable robots have become more and more widespread in military operations. A supplier of battle-tested UGVs was recently awarded a contract for the supply...
Now You Can Search for Nuclear Material Without Being Noticed
A new vest will help law enforcement and military agencies search for nuclear material without being noticed. “The idea was pretty simple — we...
“High Tech Policemen” Will Protect Upcoming Olympics
The Winter Olympics will take place in South Korea during February, and the country is planning to deploy 10,000 police officers in and around...
First-of-Its-Kind Wearable Chemical Sensor
Wearable electronics will be a $34 billion industry by 2020, according to analyst firm CCS Insight. Wearable sensors are capable of tracking processes in...
The Interim Deal: New Realities in Advance of Renewed Negotiations
By Emily B. Landau, Ephraim Asculai
On January 20, 2014, IAEA inspectors visited Natanz and Fordow to verify that Iran began implementing the interim deal...
South Korea – Iron Dome Not Suited to Our Needs
South Korea is pushing to develop an indigenous counter-rocket system to fend off persistent threats from North Korea's forward-deployed long-range artillery.
Seoul's Joint Chiefs...
Chemical Terror Attack During Tokyo Sports Events Not Ruled Out
Tokyo Police conducted an anti-terror drill at a sports arena in central Tokyo based on a scenario of terrorists launching a chemical attack during...
Changes in Middle East Naval Balance of Power?
Russia is extending its military presence in Syria by upgrading the bases in Tartus and Khmeimim into permanent military centers. Russian Defense Minister Sergey...
Cleaning Up Subway After Biological Attack
Subway systems are complex with many moving parts and miles of tunnels. A new project focuses on cleaning up a subway system after the...
Technologies to Uncover Emerging Biothreats Sought
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has recently launched the Hidden Signals Challenge, a $300,000 prize competition seeking...
Russia Tests Lethal Abilities
Russia has recently carried out a successful test of its Satan 2 nuclear missile, the country's defense ministry said. The rocket, RS-28 Sarmat, traveled...
Anti-Poisoning Treatment for First Responders
A first-of-its-kind treatment for the life-threatening effects of cyanide poisoning will be developed soon. The treatment is needed because cyanide could be used as...
Plant-Based Sensors to Collect Intelligence
The US Department of Defense evaluates that the military’s traditional intelligence sensors are not always optimal for the tasks that have become more and...
US Steps Up Measures Against Nuclear Terrorism
Intelligence analysis shows terrorist groups are actively pursuing Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) capabilities, are using battlefield environments to test them, and may be...
Futuristic Battle Suit Showcased
The Russian corporation Rostec has recently showcased a new battle suit called the Ratnik-3, which reportedly uses a nuclear blast resistant watch.
According to...
Pilots Get Anti-CBRN Defense System
With recent and continuing world events regarding non-conventional warfare, the US ability to effectively fight and win in an environment that involves weapons of...
Why is Biological Warfare Risk on Increase?
Emerging technologies could facilitate the production and use of biological weapons. Advances in 3D printing, artificial intelligence and robotics could increase the possibilities for...
New Detection Device that “Tastes” Liquid Chemical Agents
A new chemical agent detector is developed by the U.S Army as a response to the challenges of site exploitation - the collection of...
India Test-Fires its Indigenous Surface-to-Surface Missile
India has been trialing its indigenous surface-to-surface missile system technology. India test-fired its medium range nuclear capable Agni-II surface-to-surface missile with a strike range...
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...
New Measures, Old Problems
The possibility of a chemical attack in a central urban venue has accelerated US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) efforts to develop more security...
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A New Quantum Breakthrough Could Change Signal Detection on the Battlefield
Modern military and civilian communications environments are becoming increasingly crowded. Drones, radios, sensors, satellites, electronic warfare systems, and wireless networks all compete for space...
