Electronic Warfare Gets New Human-Like Thinking
The Southwest Research Institute was commissioned by the United States Air Force to develop a new “cognitive” electronic warfare system, with algorithms to help...
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...
Human Vs. Machine – Does Technology Require People at Battlefield?
More sensors mean more data. Today’s battlefield is networked with sensors at an unprecedented scale. It is the Internet of Battlefield Things (IoBT) that...
New Israeli Development in Anti-Submarine Warfare
Innovative development in the realm of the anti-submarine warfare was demonstrated. A new multi mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) system was demonstrated live by...
New Autonomous Microwave System Targets Drone Swarms
A new unmanned counter-drone platform will make its debut at this year’s AUSA conference, combining high-power microwave technology with a fully autonomous ground vehicle....
New “Make in Saudi Arabia” Initiative?
Saudi Arabia plans to produce 16000 items for its armed forces locally by 2020. Is Saudi Arabia also following the Indian model of locally...
$200 Million Bet on a New Battlefield Operating System
The modern battlefield is becoming increasingly crowded and complex. Drones, sensors, cameras, radars, and weapons systems all operate simultaneously, generating enormous volumes of data....
A New Way to Stop Drone Threats Before They Get Close
The rapid spread of small drones is forcing armies to rethink how they defend moving formations. Low-cost UAVs can appear with little warning, overwhelm...
Indian IL-76 Aircraft With The Israel AEW Systems Will Be Upgraded
The Indian Air Force is likely to issue a request for proposal (RFP) to upgrade its large transport fleet of Ilyushin IL-76 aircraft with...
Japan’s Military R&D is Shifting Focus
Over the backdrop of the changing security environment and new threats, Japan’s Ministry of Defense is rethinking the country’s research-and-development priorities. Three new areas...
Visual-Based AI Navigation System Offers GPS-Free Accuracy in Urban Environments
Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a new AI-based navigation technology capable of locating devices in dense urban environments without using GPS....
IAI Will Supply SIGINT and COMINT Systems
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) was recently awarded a total of $30 million in contracts to supply SIGINT and COMINT systems to customers in Asia...
Anti-Drone Robot Enhanced with Electronic Warfare Capabilities
L3Harris Technologies has taken its T7 unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) to the next level, equipping it with advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities that significantly...
The AI System That Spots and Stops Rogue Drones
Small, commercially available drones have become a persistent security problem for military bases, borders, and critical infrastructure. They are inexpensive, easy to operate, and...
A Fold-Wing Drone That Delivers EW Where Big Platforms Can’t
Electronic warfare is no longer confined to large ships, fixed sites, or crewed aircraft. In littoral environments—where coastlines, islands, and narrow waterways limit maneuvering...
Soon: Jamming-Resistant GPS Signal
The U.S. Space Force has completed upgrades to the Global Position System’s ground segment that will allow it to partially use a new military...
Electronic Warfare Competition is Hitting Up
A new method of jamming enemy aircraft was developed and tested by Russia. The technology uses three different types of ground-based electronic counter-measures systems.
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Russia Develops a Sixth Generation Fighter Aircraft
The "Cold War" is back - Russia develops a sixth generation fighter aircraft. While air forces, including the Israeli, are acquiring the U.S made...
Israeli Autonomous Surface Vessel Showcases Mine Scanning Capabilities
An autonomous Surface Vessel (USV) is capable of performing a vast range of naval operations, reducing risk to human life and dramatically cutting procurement...
Joining Forces in Cyber Warfare – Historical Move
NATO recently announced the creation of Cyber Operations Center as part of an overall effort to update and adopt a more expansive and efficient...
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The Underwater Drone That Hitches a Ride to Battle
Undersea operations present a persistent challenge: distance and endurance. Oceans are vast, and autonomous underwater vehicles must travel long ranges before reaching their mission...
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The Battlefield Vehicle of the Future May Drive Itself
Modern military ground operations are increasingly moving toward autonomous systems capable of operating in contested environments with reduced risk to personnel. However, developing military...
