Fighter Jet Without a Runway? X-BAT Makes It Real
A new unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fighter platform has been revealed, designed to operate from ships, islands, and austere locations while carrying...
The Growing Trend of Defense Innovation Through Startup Collaboration
Defense ministries in Israel, the United States, and the United Kingdom are reshaping how new technologies enter military service, placing startups and agile innovation...
New Solar Film Could Help Solve the Global Water Crisis
A new solar-powered water purification film has been developed as a low-tech, high-impact tool for delivering safe drinking water in areas without reliable infrastructure....
New Chest-Mounted Tactical Comms System Offers On-the-Move Connectivity for Soldiers
Silvus Technologies, a Motorola company, has unveiled a compact tactical communications system designed to enhance battlefield awareness and connectivity in mobile, infrastructure-free environments. Known...
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....
Puma LE Drone Receives Precision Targeting and Modular Payload Upgrades
AeroVironment has introduced new capabilities for its Puma LE small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), aimed at expanding its operational roles well beyond traditional surveillance....
North Korean Labor Reportedly Supporting Russian Drone Production Efforts
Recent reports suggest that Russia may be employing a substantial North Korean workforce to support its domestic weapons manufacturing, including tactical unmanned aerial systems....
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...
3D-Printed Thermoplastic Propellants to be Used in Solid Rocket Motors
A new propulsion development effort focused on solid rocket motors with extended range capabilities is moving forward in the United States, following the award...
New Project Aims to Solve Materials Challenge in Rotating Detonation Engines
A U.S. research team has launched a new effort to solve one of the most significant technical challenges facing next-generation rocket propulsion: developing materials...
Ukrainian Military Introduces Thermal-Camouflage Poncho to Counter Infrared Surveillance
A new thermal-camouflage poncho developed in Ukraine is offering a novel approach to soldier concealment on the modern battlefield, where infrared detection has become...
DSEI London 2025 – The Future of International Security: Technology, Collaboration,...
By: Or Shalom
The DSEI London 2025 exhibition, which took place on September 9–12 at the ExCeL Centre in London, is the flagship event for...
Air Force Explores Atomic Clock-Based Navigation for GPS-Denied Drone Swarms
The US Air Force is advancing efforts to enable drone swarms to operate in environments where satellite navigation is denied or jammed. A recent...
Army Expands Battlefield Use of 3D Printing to Speed Up Repairs
The U.S. Army is shifting its approach to battlefield logistics by expanding the use of 3D printing for rapid equipment repair. Under a new...
Implementing Technology in VIP Protection in Complex Environments and Mass Events
Written by Or Shalom
In the past decade, we have witnessed a sharp increase in assassination attempts and attacks targeting senior officials and public figures,...
Switchblade 600 Successfully Launched from MQ-9A Reaper in Long-Range Strike Test
A recent demonstration in Arizona marked a significant advancement in integrating loitering munitions with unmanned aerial platforms. The test involved launching a Switchblade 600...
New High-Energy Laser Weapon Unveiled for Countering Drone Threats
Australian company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has introduced a new high-energy laser weapon, Apollo, designed to counter the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems...
How a Chameleon’s “Ballistic” Tongue Can Inspire Robotics
A newly published study is shedding light on an a biological feature of salamanders and chameleons that could have significant implications for engineering applications.—...
China Trials Adaptive AI Radar Capable of Resisting Jamming in Flight
A newly tested radar system in China is drawing attention for its ability to maintain high-precision tracking under electronic attack, marking a potential turning...
New Drone Swarm Software Enables Cross-Manufacturer Coordination
A new autonomous software platform has been introduced that allows drones from different manufacturers to operate as a single, unified swarm. The system—called Nemyx—is...
AI-Powered System Enhances Explosives Detection
The Philippine Army has begun testing artificial intelligence to assist in the detection of landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO), aiming to improve safety for...
High-Powered Energy Weapon Neutralized Dozens of Drones Simultaneously
A recent live demonstration by the U.S. Army has highlighted the growing role of directed energy weapons in counter-drone operations. During the exercise at...
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Meet the Mini Drone That Flips Like a Bug and Navigates...
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