The Shape-Shifting “Octo Robot” Built for Stealth
Robots intended for complex natural environments face a familiar problem: rigid bodies and fixed-color surfaces make them easy to detect and limit their ability...
An AI-Powered Shield Designed for the Drone-Swarm Era
The rapid spread of small, inexpensive drones has created a growing challenge for security forces and militaries alike. What were once isolated aerial threats...
A New Device That Takes the Weight Off Soldiers’ Shoulders
Heavy body armor remains one of the most persistent physical challenges for soldiers, law enforcement officers, and security personnel. Modern plates provide essential protection,...
The $2.3 Billion Enigma: Israel’s Strategic Gamble
Israel, a nation perpetually engaged in a high-stakes strategic chess game, finds itself in an unprecedented and uncomfortable position. Amidst persistent warnings about maintaining...
The Invisible Hand: How Drones and Lasers Are Rewriting the Rules...
Forget the battlefields of old. A silent, rapid transformation is underway, fundamentally altering the calculus of conflict and ushering in an era where speed,...
When Microrobots Navigate Like Pros — In Labs, Factories, and Beyond
Microrobots — machines smaller than a grain of sand — hold enormous promise for tasks that require precision at scales where conventional tools cannot...
An Air Defense Deal Marks Another Step in Israel’s Defense Exports
As aerial threats become more diverse and harder to detect, many countries are reassessing how well their air defenses can cope with modern risks....
Meet the Mini Drone That Flips Like a Bug and Navigates...
Autonomous flight at insect scale has long been a challenge in robotics. Existing microrobots can hover or move along controlled paths, but they typically...
A New Mine-Clearing System That Turns Dangerous Ground Into Passable Terrain
Minefields remain one of the most time-consuming and dangerous obstacles for ground forces. Traditional breaching tools—mechanical rollers, plows, and manual clearing—can take hours, require...
The Fighter Helmet That Replaces Night-Vision Goggles Entirely
Modern fighter operations place growing cognitive and physical demands on pilots. High-speed engagements, dense sensor inputs, and operations at night or in poor weather...
A New Foldable Drone is Built for Long Flights and Fast...
Border surveillance and wide-area monitoring often require small unmanned aircraft that can stay airborne for extended periods, carry multiple sensor types, and operate reliably...
This New Drone Carries Half a Ton and Lands Almost Anywhere
Frontline units and emergency responders increasingly rely on unmanned systems, yet most commercially available cargo drones still fall short of operational needs. Typical platforms...
Fast-Made Capacitors Aim to Supercharge Military Lasers
High-power electronic systems—whether found in advanced sensors, industrial machinery, or directed-energy platforms—depend heavily on capacitors that can store and release energy in short, intense...
A New Class of Drone Carrier Takes Shape
Modern amphibious forces increasingly rely on unmanned systems for reconnaissance, strike missions, and real-time situational awareness. Traditional helicopter assault ships are limited in the...
A New 3D View of the World Built for Preparedness and...
Understanding how people build, expand, and occupy space has become a strategic priority for governments and emergency planners. Yet most global datasets still represent...
New Mobile Scanner Detects Brain Damage Minutes After a Blast
Protecting personnel from the long-term neurological effects of blast exposure has been a persistent challenge for militaries worldwide. Shock waves from heavy weapons or...
Seeing in the Dark: Cameras Get Snake-Like 4K Vision
High-performance infrared imaging normally requires exotic materials or cryogenic cooling, making it too costly for widespread commercial or security use. Conventional CMOS sensors—the same...
5G-in-a-Box: A Fast Fix for Disaster and Defense Missions
Large-scale emergencies often trigger a secondary crisis: the sudden loss of communications. Floods, fires, earthquakes, or cyberattacks can knock out established infrastructure within minutes,...
A Drone Just Proved It Can Outshoot a Jet
One of the biggest challenges in modern air combat is detecting, tracking, and engaging fast-moving aerial targets at long distances. Traditionally, only crewed fighter...
The Robot That Changes Shape to Beat Any Terrain
Ground robots often struggle with one recurring problem: every terrain demands a different movement strategy. Smooth surfaces favor wheels, rubble demands crawling, and narrow...
Origami Reinvented: A Fold Tough Enough for Field Use
Emergency responders and humanitarian agencies often struggle with the same issue: how to deploy sturdy, lightweight shelters quickly in disaster zones where transport is...
Robot Dog Patrols the Jobsite Like a Mini Recon Unit
Construction projects generate enormous amounts of changing information each day—new installations, shifting materials, evolving layouts, and emerging safety hazards. Traditionally, engineers walk every floor...
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The Counter-UAS Platform That Connects Everything in Real Time
The rapid spread of unmanned aerial systems has made airspace security more complex for military forces and critical facilities. Small drones are increasingly capable,...
