Growing interest in the (IMI) Hornet mobile mortar system
There is a growing interest in the "new generation" of mortars developed by Israel military industries (IMI).
Mortars have been part of land combat for...
The Pentagon’s New Offset Strategy Includes Robots
A few days prior to his resignation, Defense Secretary Hagel shed some light on the DoD's technological vision for the near and distant future.
In...
What happens below ground when a missile hits?
The havoc above ground is obvious, but the details of what happens below ground are harder to see. Physicists have developed techniques that enable...
New Material in The Armor Scene
Composite metal foams (CMFs) could drastically improve the strength of armor as well as increase shielding from radiation, heat and high-speed kinetic impacts. CMFs,...
Trucks from the Sky
Polaris Pitches DAGOR for ULCV
Truck makers have just submitted data to the US Army concerning potential candidates for the Ultra-Light Combat Vehicle. An army...
State of The Art Targeting Tech to Enhance Soldiers Capabilities
The US Army recently demonstrated a breakthrough in soldier weapons targeting. The development features a tiny, weapon-mounted thermal sight designed to communicate wirelessly with...
New Counter-Terror Drones Revealed
Two specialist UAVs designed specifically for counter-terror operations were showcased by the French company CM Drones at a recent international exhibition. The company promoted...
Could Bullets Avoid Civilian Casualties?
The US Army is working on a new “safe” bullet. Safe to bystanders, at least, but still just as lethal for the intended target....
Larson Introduces IR Headlights for Military Vehicles
Larson Electronics is introducing an infrared Light Emitting Diodes (LED) based headlight system for vehicles, designed to allow users to replace or augment their...
Unexpected Destination for New Rifle
Soldiers operating at the future battlefield will have to be more agile and at the same time carry advanced equipment that might interfere with...
Two Israeli companies competing in Poland
IAI is among the presenters at the upcoming Autonomous Unmanned Systems & Robotics Expo on November 25-26 2014
Very close competition in Poland between...
Russia Upgrades Weapons with Robotic Capabilities
Russia is upgrading its weapon systems with robotic capabilities. Advanced robotic systems would be installed on unmanned aerial vehicles to be used by Russia's...
Rafael is Exposing a Remotely Operated Weapon System
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is exposing a new remotely operated weapon system. The Samson Dual M230LF will be demonstrated on an Oshkosh Defense JLTV...
New Pistol To Start Its Service
The U.S Army has begun distributing its new pistol, the Sig Sauer XM17 Modular Handgun System (MHS) to selected units, the first of them...
Watch: IDF’s UAV Unit Comes to Light
The IDF has exposed the activities of the Israeli Artillery Corps UAV Unit (Rochev Shamaim), which operates UAVs in various zones and directs the...
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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,...
