Are Putin’s Special Forces Catching Up?
Russia’s military is often seen as a bit backward compared to NATO allies and the U.S. — with dated equipment, low budgets, and problematic...
Bionic Ears Provide Combat Advantage, Hearing Protection for the Warfighter
FBI Tactical team deployed to Boston, 2012. Team members’ kits include the C4OPS, to offer clear communications and hearing protection on assault operations.
Warfighters pay...
Military Nano-Technology
Surely we've all heard that spider webs are stronger and far more resilient than metal strings of the same diameter. The human wish to...
Firearms: Israeli license to be subject to psychological assessment
Over the past decade, the total number of firearms owned by private individuals in Israel has decreased dramatically. This has been achieved thanks to...
Pentagon Counter-IED Group heads to Iraq as attacks surge
The Pentagon’s Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) is preparing to deploy members to Iraq where 145 roadside bomb attacks carried out by Islamic State militants killed...
New VR Combat Helmet – Also for Drone Pilots
Russian drone pilots may soon get a revolutionary virtual reality helmet to pilot unmanned aircraft and get an HD view of terrain and enemy...
What could nano-technology do for defense?
Many countries are investing a lot of money into building a defense system that can, on a day of command, deal with the many...
Israeli Technology – Mini Robots Support Soldiers in Tactical Missions
One of the advancing and intriguing fields within the robotics realm today is the unmanned systems that support the combatant at the battlefield, that...
Flexible Armor Inspired by Marine Biology
In an article published in the July issue of the journal Acta Materialia, engineers at the University of California, San Diego describe how the...
Nano-UAV – ISR Capabilities Right from Combat Vest Pocket
A new version of a military nano-UAV has been under development. FLIR's Prox Dynamics unit is in the process of developing a new version...
TEXTILE INNOVATIONS
Textiles are not considered by many as directly related to what is defined as military equipment. But textiles are far more then military uniforms....
Robot mannequin technology to test army suits against chemical warfare
A robot mannequin with the power to walk, march and mimic the movements of a soldier has been unveiled by the British Ministry of...
Police Body Cams Infected With Notorious Conficker Worm
In a shocking breach of security, multiple police body cams manufactured by Martel Electronics have been found to be infected with one of the...
Europeans Stocking Up On Guns
Residents of European countries, particularly women and police officers, are purchasing more personal weapons, according to sources in the weapons industry. The number of...
Ever Wondered What A Smart Gun Really Is?
“Smart guns” have entered the national conversation in the US following President Barack Obama’s plea to end the rampant gun violence plaguing the nation.They...
Watch: First Look At Elbit New Helmet-Mounted System
Elbit Systems announces its latest development in the field: IronVision – an advanced helmet mounted system (HMS) for commanders and drivers of closed-hatched armored...
Arrested for buying illegal guns on the darknet
Four Australians were among 21 people arrested as part of a six-month international Homeland Security sting.
Two people from the were charged with buying illegal...
New Bullet Proof Jackets – Better Mobility to Special Forces
The Indian Air Force will equip Its special forces with bullet-proof jackets. Learning lessons from experience of its Garud commandos during the Pathankot airbase...
Gun Control – Now A Matter of National Security
The latest attacks in the US using firearms purchased too readily and easily have brought about the beginning of a new perception for security...
New Models of Grenade Trigger Pouch Purchased by Elite Units
A new development was introduced into special units around the world as well as some units in the Israeli Defense Forces. The Grenade Trigger Pouch...
ISIS Acquired Substantial Armaments Through Looting
A new Amnesty International report details how inadequate regulation of the flow of armaments and poor handling of the situation on the ground during...
Assault Rifle Upgraded for The Benefit of Future Forces
The newest AK-12 assault rifle produced by the Kalashnikov small arms manufacturer for the Ratnik (Warrior) ‘soldier of the future’ infantry combat gear has...
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This Shape-Shifting Origami Tech Could Transform Robotics and Shelters
Foldable structures are widely used in engineering because they can transform from compact flat sheets into larger three-dimensional forms. But most existing designs face...
