Weapons

Textron, a Maryland-based weapons technology firm, has delivered the first of five automatic rifle prototype demonstrators to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s...

With advancements in technology allowing for cameras to be smaller, law enforcement agencies from around the world have started to equip their police officers...

The US Army is enhancing soldier protection, in attempt to increase soldier mobility and lethality. After several years of research and development, the Army...

Drawing on the experience of violent incidents such as the Beslan school siege in which over 1,100 people were held hostage, and the Moscow...

Japan has been known for its defense-oriented policy. However, Tokyo now plans to extend the range of its ASM-3 air-launched anti-ship missile in order...

While robotics is the application of engineering towards replacing humans from dangerous or repetitive tasks, exoskeletons is the application of robotics and biomechatronics towards...

The US military has ordered a new fire control system that utilizes an integrated laser range finder and ballistic computer to give the gunner...

The Russian army is developing tactics for a future force of armed ground robots, including, surprisingly, human infantry scouting ahead of the main drone...

The majority of the underground environments are uncharted or inadequately mapped, including human-made tunnels, underground infrastructure, and natural cave networks. The lack of GPS,...

A new supercomputer under development will have big data analytics and deep learning applications in the energy, defense and security, science, industry and many...

Emerging technologies could facilitate the production and use of biological weapons. Advances in 3D printing, artificial intelligence and robotics could increase the possibilities for...

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...

U.S. Special Operations Command will equip its combatants with a new sniper rifle model. The command has awarded a nearly $50 million contract to...

The successful execution of ground combat operations depends on gaining and maintaining situational awareness of terrain, friendly troops, control measures, weapon systems, and enemy...

A massive military drone exercise codenamed "Towards Jerusalem 1" was launched by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).  The Iranian military reportedly flew about...

A new advanced air defense system incorporates several unique technologies. Lockheed Martin has teamed up with Saab and Diehl Defense to deliver the Falcon...

Norway has been challenged by what it calls continued “electronic harassment” of critical communications systems and networks by the Russian government. To better protect...

A new weapon will enhance Germany’s special operations capabilities. The latest version of Heckler & Koch’s HK416 carbine will be supplied to two of...

An automatic countermeasure system successfully deflected 15 out of 15 anti-tank guided missile attacks during a recent US Army live fire exercise. The Modular...

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...

Russia is developing a new sniper rifle within the framework of the Ugolyok project. The new bi-caliber sniper rifle and its ammunition load will...

The US Army has been pursuing a new electronic warfare program. The Terrestrial Layer System (TLS) is an integrated EW and signals intelligence system...