Innovative Approach to Non-Metallic IED Detection
The presence of non-metallic unexploded ordnance on U. S. military ranges, including less conductive materials like carbon fiber in the ground, endanger the soldiers...
U.S. Army Looking at Commercial Quadcopter Drones for Soldier Use
In an effort to increase soldier’s situational awareness on the battlefield, the U.S. Army has been looking for production sources and information for consumer...
Robot Companions to Carry Gear for Infantry Soldiers
One of the bigger physical hardships an infantry soldier deals with is the burden of carrying his heavy gear dozens of miles. Soldiers today...
Next Generation Soldier Protection Promise Immense Advantages
The US Army is enhancing soldier protection, in attempt to increase soldier mobility and lethality. After several years of research and development, the Army...
New Exoskeleton to Augment Soldiers in Battlefield
While robotics is the application of engineering towards replacing humans from dangerous or repetitive tasks, exoskeletons is the application of robotics and biomechatronics towards...
Accurate Hit at First Shot
The US military has ordered a new fire control system that utilizes an integrated laser range finder and ballistic computer to give the gunner...
Will Infantrymen Become Spotters for Robots?
The Russian army is developing tactics for a future force of armed ground robots, including, surprisingly, human infantry scouting ahead of the main drone...
Small Ground Robot System Chosen by US Army
The US Army has chosen its small ground robot system within the framework of the Common Robotic System-Individual (CRS(I)) program designed for obtaining a...
Improved Situational Awareness at Battlefield
The successful execution of ground combat operations depends on gaining and maintaining situational awareness of terrain, friendly troops, control measures, weapon systems, and enemy...
Mapping and Tracking Capabilities for GPS-Denied Environments
Operating in GPS-denied environments, such as indoors, underground and in areas where GPS may be intentionally denied, has become a serious challenge. A new...
New IDF Portal Reflects Interdisciplinary Technological Sharing
A new IDF technological internet portal reflects the fact that, at least from the aspect of innovation and technology, the Israeli army is currently...
Watch World First Hybrid UGV
The Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) is the first hybrid fully modular unmanned ground vehicle in the world, claims Milrem Robotics. The vehicle...
Shifting to New Drone Attack Strategies
The US Army has been leading a Small-UAS Roadmap, which calls for increased interoperability, autonomy and command and control to expand the range and...
US Troops’ New Ally
After over four years of experimentation, the US Army is beginning to send out the tiny Black Hornet nano-drones to operational units, a move...
Dual-Use Camouflage Development Inspired by Nature
A new Russian development of a camouflage material could have a dual-use value. Russia’s Defense Ministry is considering the production of clothes made of...
New System Will Let Warriors See Through Smoke
A new system will help the US Marines see through smoke, fog, and concealment better than other devices. The Marine Corps has begun distributing...
Aerial Reconnaissance Device Launched by Combatants
A new system makes it possible to promptly receive photo and video data on emergency occurrence sites and battlefields or in areas where information...
US Looks to Increase Rifle Range
The Sig Sauer TANGO6T 1-6x24 Riflescope won a Special Operations Command (SOCOM) contract recently and includes, among others, the following features: A locking illumination...
Rail That Makes Weapons Smarter
Frontline soldiers often carry outdated rifles, with no data-sharing capability between field and command. As result, valuable, real-time data is left unused and there...
World’s Smallest Nano-UAS – Soldier’s Best Friend
France is advancing its Operational Pocket Drone (DrOP) program. The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded FLIR Systems with a $89 million contract...
Military Communication Just Got Simpler
Communication between commanders and forces on the field has become a crucial aspect of modern warfare. Because of this, the US Army is rolling...
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Drones Could Soon Navigate Collapsed Buildings Without Slowing Down
Flying autonomous drones through unpredictable environments remains one of the biggest technical challenges in robotics. In confined spaces such as collapsed buildings, industrial sites,...
