US Marines To Operate New Grenade Launcher
The United States Marine Corps is pushing to roll out the service’s new grenade launcher. The new M320 grenade launcher will be better than...
Armored Tactical Vehicle Wanted for Special Operations
A new armored tactical vehicle is sought by U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for use by ground troops. SOCOM is looking for a new...
Rapid Growth in Global Remote Weapon Station Market
The global remote weapon station market is anticipated to worth USD 15.7 billion by 2025, with a CAGR of 10.7% during 2019-2025, according to...
Laser Modules Enhancing Assault Rifles
Laser light modules mounted on weapons enable the exact target acquisition and marking. The technology enables the user to electronically focus the illuminator, therefore...
Egozi: Israeli Spike Missiles to Demonstrate Capabilities to US Army
By Arie Egozi
The U.S army and its special forces will soon evaluate the latest versions of the Rafael's Spike missiles. The evaluation will be...
C4I System to Improve Battlefield Communications
The battlefield is becoming increasingly digital and connected. Military forces use software-defined radios (SDR) to deliver secure voice, video and data that connects the...
Identification Through Walls – Preparing for Urban Warfare?
Advanced technology can aid soldiers make better-informed decisions in real-time at various battlefield environments. The U.S. Army is now looking for products and technologies...
Rafael to Supply to IDF with Battlefield Operational Connectivity
A new operational connectivity system has been chosen by the IDF. Essentially creating an ‘operational internet’ at the battlefield, the FIRE WEAVER is a...
Enhancing Warfighters’ Performance at Battlefield
A new technology under development will enhance the cognitive performance and resilience of troops in the Australian Army, and is also applicable to first...
Smart Radio – All in One Device
The operative capabilities of a soldier on the battlefield might be deteriorated due to the heavy load of equipment he carries, especially communications systems....
Unexpected Way to Get Laser Beams into Battlefield
The U.S. military is interested in gaining the capability of seeing around corners for various missions. This could someday lead to devices that can...
Small UAVs Supporting Special Operations
Small UAVs are classified based on their size; they are small enough to be carried and operated by a single person. Small UAVs can...
Futuristic Capability Gets Unexpected Twist
For many years, US Army weapons officials have been trying to give soldiers the ability to shoot around corners. Now, the Army is equipping...
Situational Awareness at First Glance
A new AI-based video management software provides critical decision-support capabilities to increase mission effectiveness and situational awareness for ground vehicle crews. The highly integrated...
SPIKE SR Weapon System Successfully Demonstrated
In a recent series of tests in the Negev Desert in southern Israel, RAFAEL demonstrated the SPIKE SR (Short Range) Precision guided missile, proving its...
Will Troops Get Potable Water from Atmosphere?
Will military troops soon be able to capture potable water from the atmosphere? Potable water resupply is one of the major challenges when troops...
Manned-Unmanned Teaming Coordinated in Simulation
Unmanned systems reinforce troops while reducing the risk to forces. A simulation involving an infantry platoon reinforced with drones and ground robots was recently...
Elbit Systems to Equip Montenegro with Remote Control Weapon Stations
Following a contract signed between the Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Defense of Montenegro, Elbit Systems was awarded approximately $35 million...
Algorithms to Enable Instant Information to Warriors
Getting information to soldiers during battle in seconds can not only decide victory or defeat but save lives. What if AI-enabled computer programs were...
IED Detection – Solution May Have been Found
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) can be very difficult for soldiers to detect, as they're made in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and...
Elbit Systems Launches New Eye in the Sky
Elbit Systems has recently launched MAGNI, a fully autonomous and robust Multi-Rotor Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial System that is designed to...
This System Sees Through Armor
One of the urging needs of ground forces is to improve the efficiency and survivability of the armored units, to increase the chances for...
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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,...
