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The U.S. Army is reportedly developing new weapons to replace the current M249 squad automatic weapon and the M4A1 carbine. The new 6.8mm next-generation...

India has been pursuing the goal of indigenization and self-reliance, applying an additional aspect of the central government's 'Make in India' initiative. India’s Defense Acquisition...

Next generation communications devices that will increase the lethality of soldiers on the battlefield are to be incorporated into the operations of the United...

If you are part of the global and Israeli unmanned systems and robotics ecosystem, don't miss the leading annual event in this field: AUS&R...

Drones, internet-connected vests and exoskeletons were put to test on the streets of Montreal. 150 unarmed soldiers and more than 100 researchers participated in...

A new digital rifle scope recently unveiled offers unique features. Based on 16 US patents this optic device can be adapted for a variety...

Soldier augmentation has become another field in the competition between the Russian and the US military forces. Russia has been accelerating the development of...

While firefighters battle with flames on a daily basis, they also face dangers in the form of toxic smoke and darkness, which can slow...

Modern small arms developed by leading countries feature high armor-piercing capabilities even with the small caliber. In view of this, Russia and other countries...

To prepare for future wars, the Indian Army is in the process of modernizing all its arms, including the infantry force, which is a...

Situational awareness is a critical challenge in battlefield. US Army researchers claim that a micro-display screen may be just what soldiers need for delivering...

US Air Force is using new wearable medical technology which bring advanced deployed medical capabilities further forward on the battlefield. Researchers from Wright-Patterson Air Force...

South Korea is expanding its logistical support capabilities and efficiency through the application of advanced technologies. The Defense Ministry plans to capitalize on big...

Are fitness applications the new threat to military officers and Pentagon officials? A recent memo from Deputy Defense Secretary, Patrick Shanahan, states the dangers of...

The near-future battlefield will be characterized by the presence of Internet of Things: smart devices, soldier-worn sensors and unmanned aircraft will produce a nonstop...

Rescue missions and law enforcement operations often require working at heights, and coping with unique rope access challenges. Rescuing survivors from buildings in the...

Soft robotic capabilities and manufacturing at the point of need are among the US Army's top research priorities. Newly-developed 3-D printed robotic structures can...

A manufacturer of military tactical watches unveils new durable models. The US-based MTM Special Ops Watches has been manufacturing sophisticated, military and tactical watches...

The U.S. Army has successfully completed airborne drop testing of its next-generation, compact thermal weapon sight, aimed at checking its durability. Soldiers have recently...

The US Defense Department has been unable to find a root cause for pilots experiencing hypoxia-like symptoms, including disorientation, shortness of breath, confusion and...

Rostec, one of Russia's major weapons producers has revealed a new military-grade coating capable of copying the colors of the surrounding environment. The company...

The Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC) is a hydraulic-powered exoskeleton suit intended to support soldiers on the battlefield and allow them to transport heavy...