How a Pocket-Sized AI Module Supercharges Drones
Small drones are rapidly becoming a dominant feature of modern battlefields. They are inexpensive, adaptable, and increasingly used for reconnaissance, strike, and interception roles....
Analysis of Trends and Differentiation Metrics: Principles of Competitive Advantage in...
Written by Or Shalom
Over the past decade, the world of unmanned systems has undergone a profound transformation: from specialized, expensive, and complex platforms operated...
China Converts Retired Fighter Jets into Combat Drones
At the Changchun air show in northeast China, engineers displayed combat drones built from retired J‑6 fighters, confirming plans to convert the Cold War–era...
Russia Unveils Pantsir-SMD-E to Combat Drone Attacks by Ukraine
Recently, Moscow held the Army-2024 International Military-Technical Forum. Amongst other systems, Russia showcased the new Pantsir-SMD-E anti-aircraft missile system, designed to counter massive drone...
A Wingman for Crewed Fighters in the Form of a Drone
China’s military has publicly released footage showing the GJ-11 “Sharp Sword” stealth drone operating alongside crewed fighters, highlighting the country’s advances in unmanned combat...
This One-Way Drone Moves More Like a Missile Than a UAV
As short-range air-defense systems improve, many unmanned aircraft are being intercepted long before they reach their targets. Slow propeller-driven drones, even in large numbers,...
Potential for 6G: From 5G Limits to AI-Driven Connectivity
Wireless networks are approaching a practical ceiling. As data demand rises and devices multiply, current mobile systems struggle to maintain speed and reliability in...
The Rise of Disposable Low-Cost Precision Attack Drones
Small units on today’s battlefield face a persistent dilemma: they need precision strike capability without exposing crews or relying on expensive platforms that require...
When Drones Get Hacked, They Crash — This System Aims to...
Unmanned aerial systems are now used for missions ranging from emergency response and infrastructure inspection to logistics and environmental monitoring. In parallel, they have...
When GPS Fails, This System Keeps Everything Running
Modern military systems rely heavily on satellite navigation and timing, but these signals are increasingly vulnerable. In contested environments, electronic warfare can disrupt or...
Call for Dual Use Technology Startups
Are you a startup company related to the security sector? Are you looking for recognition, international exposure, access to investors, and the ability to...
New Electronic Warfare Technology Makes a Drone Look Giant on Radars
An innovation developed by a team of Chinese scientists has the potential of revolutionizing electronic warfare by using drones to deceive enemy radar systems....
Drones Gain a Brain: Unified Autonomy Takes Shape
Modern militaries increasingly rely on unmanned aircraft to perform reconnaissance, strike, and electronic warfare tasks. But as these missions grow more complex, the challenge...
The Counter-UAS Platform That Connects Everything in Real Time
The rapid spread of unmanned aerial systems has made airspace security more complex for military forces and critical facilities. Small drones are increasingly capable,...
Why Defense Networks Are Making Room for Generative AI
The Pentagon is accelerating its push into military artificial intelligence by integrating Grok, the generative AI model developed by xAI, into its secure digital...
The Armed Drone Built to Extend Fighter Reach
Modern air operations are being stretched by distance, cost, and risk. Fighter aircraft are expected to operate deeper into contested airspace, while facing increasingly...
Beyond Hardware: The Software Driving Drone Strikes
Unmanned aerial systems have become a central element in modern conflict, but their effectiveness depends heavily on navigation accuracy, communication links and targeting precision....
A Cruise Missile Fired From the Ground — and Retargeted Mid-Flight
Modern military operations increasingly rely on long-range precision fires, but many of these capabilities have traditionally depended on ships or aircraft. In heavily contested...
Dual-Use Startups Open Call
INNOFENSE Call for startups – Dual-Use Technologies:
Following the immense success of the previous four cycles and their integration into the defense sector, iHLS invites...
The New Ultra-Light EW Payload for Small Drones
A new compact electronic warfare payload, revealed at the 2025 Paris Air Show, offers light drones the ability to detect and geolocate hostile radio...
The Tech That Beats Bad Signals to the Punch
Modern battlefields are shaped as much by the electromagnetic spectrum as by physical terrain. Communications, sensors, navigation signals, and targeting systems all depend on...
This New Robot Tech Keeps Troops Out of CBRN Danger
Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards remain among the most dangerous threats soldiers can face. Detecting and responding to these risks is often slow,...
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