Choosing Replacement for Bradley IFV
The US Army has chosen five teams to compete to design the replacement for its Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, in service since 1981, within...
BAE Systems to Produce Missile Tubes for Virginia-Class Submarines
BAE Systems has secured a $70 million contract to manufacture missile tubes for the U.S. Navy’s Block VI Virginia-class submarines, significantly enhancing the firepower...
From 48 Hours to 2: A Robot Speeds Up Tank Servicing
Maintaining armored vehicles is often as demanding as operating them. Tank engines are packed with sensors, wiring, fuel lines, and mechanical components layered in...
Startup Nation’s Anti-Terror Challenge – Join iHLS Security Accelerator
Have you been developing a ground-breaking technology in the fields of unmanned systems, counter drones, terror tunnel detection, border security, etc.?
We invite you to...
“Suicide” drones for the US Army
Are tube-fired “suicide” drones the new pocket artillery that will give dismounted troops a smaller footprint and a longer reach? Developers of lethal miniature...
Secure Mobile Communication Also at Battlefield
Sensitive information conveyed by military mobile communication networks requires high levels of protection. A new cybersecurity software will secure mobile devices in the battlefield....
Advanced Tactical Loitering Munition Exposed
A remotely operated electro-optical, precise guided Loitering Munition(LM) designed to seek, locate and engage various targets for the tactical level corps will be exposed...
Unexpected Measure Against Chemical Threats
Drone technology will have an important role in the UK’s defenses against chemical weapon attacks. Defense secretary Gavin Williamson has announced an £11m plan...
Japan is Enhancing its Electronic Warfare Capabilities
Military actions today depend on the effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum to surveil and assess the battlespace, to protect friendly forces and equipment,...
Soon: Next Generation of Combat Vehicles
Soldiers may find it challenging to maintain a high level of alertness when driving a combat vehicle across unfamiliar or dangerous terrain. The U.S....
Sensors for Public Safety in Mass Shooting Events
In mass shooting events, first responders often lose precious minutes trying to determine the location of the shooter. In the scramble to get out...
Smart Artillery Shell Being Developed
The United States Army is currently working to develop an autonomous artillery shell capable of targeting enemy forces, including moving vehicles. The Cannon Delivered Area...
Gas Masks: Toward the End of the Line?
By Meir Elran and David Friedman
The emerging proposition in the Israeli defense establishment, reported recently in the media, to shut down the gas masks...
Advanced Technologies for Low Intensity Warfare
The term low-intensity warfare (LIW) covers a wide range of activities among states, from peaceful competition to conflicts below full-scale warfare. LIWs can also...
New Firearms Directive – Enhancing Anti-Terror Measures in Europe
A proposed new European Union directive of firearms sets out the conditions under which people can lawfully acquire and possess guns or transfer them...
Much Needed Transparency to AI
One of the challenges involved with the use of artificial intelligence is trust. While machine learning algorithms show promise for defense systems, determining how...
Israeli Missile Defense System – A Model of National Defense
By Arie Egozi
The Israeli multi-layered system for missile and rocket defense is built as right as can be and is used as a model...
From Hobby Flying to Air Combat Simulation
Remote-controlled aircraft have become increasingly capable, but most designs still keep pilots at a distance. Even with onboard cameras, the experience is usually about...
New Disposable ‘Jackdaw’ Combat UAS
UK-based company QinetiQ unveiled its concept for a new disposable, cheap and effective unmanned aerial system (UAS) called the "Jackdaw," which is reportedly designed...
New Camera Promises More Police Transparency
A new addition to an officer's gun will enable policemen to have more transparency with the public. Including their body cameras, police officers’ guns now...
DoD To Stop Using Floppies For Nuclear Operations
The US Department of Defence (DoD) will finally stop using floppy disks for nuclear operations. You, you read that right. One of the most...
Unprecedented Terrorist Threat on European Soil?
Armed jihadis plotted or carried out more attacks in Europe last year than in 2016, with a total of 33 attacks either planned or...
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This AI-Powered Sensor Hunts Radar Signals Designed to Stay Hidden
Modern electronic warfare increasingly revolves around one challenge: finding signals that are designed not to be found. Advanced radar systems now use low-probability-of-intercept waveforms,...
