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A new smartwatch model showcases features that would be useful for soldiers at the battlefield, serving as a tactical tool for military, as well...

As warfare becomes increasingly networked, new technologies enhance commanders and soldiers’ interface with Command and Control (C2) applications, with other force members and with...

Digital assistants have become ubiquitous in civilian life with homeowners using systems such as Amazon’s Alexa or Google Home to access information by “conversing”...

Virtually all combat systems will soon be cyber-reliant. Sensors, weapons and networking technologies will all rely upon secure computing to perform most advanced combat...

The US Marine soldiers will enjoy better depth perception and improved sight in extremely obscured conditions, thanks to a new binocular-style night-vision device. The Corps...

How do you translate the powerful consumer technology of smartphones into something that can be useful and secure on the battlefield? Soldiers need something...

One of the biggest issues for soldiers operating in a cold environment is the loss of hand function and dexterity. The U.S. Army has...

A new, web-based modeling app developed by Microsoft will allow soldier equipment officials in the US to see how hanging new pieces of kit...

Several Russian troops are getting the latest “soldier of the future” combat outfits. The third generation Ratnik combat outfit is a full body combat...

Soft robotics currently in testing is getting momentum in the robotics field. The flexible hybrid electronics are miniaturized, ultra-thin electronics printed onto flexible fabric....

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are commonly used for reconnaissance and having that eye in the sky. When a UAV detects a threat, it usually...

When a soldier is wounded in battle, there is only so much time for them to be saved. The hard part of helping an...

Researchers from the U.S. Army recently just discovered an innovative way to produce ceramic body armor, a very strong but lightweight material, with a...

While nuclear weapons and their hazards are well known, radiological weapons somewhat less so. Radiological weapons are designed to disperse highly dangerous and even...

Did you know that 99% of the world’s fire ladder trucks cannot reach above the 7th floor? In times of danger emergency services will...

For the first time, a US infantry Army battalion will employ pocket-sized drones at the squad level on their upcoming Afghanistan deployment. Troops with...

The growth of technology opens the world up to many exciting opportunities; especially out in the battle field. The US Army plans to exploit...

Military batteries must operate in a high temperature range, have high power and long energy density, and be safe in a ballistic environment. While...

Extensive TOT will facilitate local production, effective local support and the collaborative evolvement needed for developing future services and applications Following a competitive field and...

During the last few weeks, the IDF has started operating the “smart brigade” at the Judea and Samaria division - a classified system that...

A smart data collection technology may help soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Soldiers injured during military training or operation may be subject...

Military forces of different countries across the globe have increased the use of military wearables to enhance the warfighting capabilities of their soldiers. The...