New Device Challenges Terrorists
Asymmetric warfare, meaning conventional militaries combatting guerrilla and terrorist organizations, has long posed a challenge for states. New technology combining mobile platforms with the...
INNOFENSE Call for startups – Dual-Use Technologies:
Following the immense success of the previous cycles and their integration into the defense sector, iHLS invites you to join the sixth cycle of...
Like an Arcade Game—But on the Battlefield
As unmanned aircraft become central to modern combat, another challenge is emerging: what happens after a drone goes down. Crashed systems can contain sensitive...
Revolutionizing Waste Management: Introducing VERO, the Autonomous Robot for Cleaner Environments
Researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genoa have developed VERO (Vacuum-cleaner-equipped RObot), a specialized autonomous robot designed to remove waste, particularly...
Print Smarter, Not Harder: Open-Source Multi-Material 3D Printing
A new open-source software package is opening up advanced multi-material 3D printing to a wider range of users. Developed by researchers at the University...
This 3D-Printed Interceptor Could Become a New Layer of Air Defense
The rapid spread of inexpensive drones has created a growing challenge for air-defense systems. Traditional surface-to-air missiles can be effective against unmanned aircraft, but...
Old Jet Parts Recycled into 3D-Printed Parts for Next-Gen Military Aircraft
In an interesting initiative, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has begun repurposing components from retired Royal Air Force Tornado jets, recycling them into...
Forget Contractors: These Drones Are Built by Airmen Themselves
Modern air forces are under growing pressure to adapt quickly to a battlefield where unmanned systems evolve faster than traditional procurement cycles. Commercial drones...
The 3D Printed Skin for Soldiers
A newly formalized research partnership between the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) and the University of Hawaii System...
Think Ghost Guns Can’t Be Traced? Think Again
The rise of 3D-printed firearms has created a growing challenge for law enforcement. Blueprints for these weapons are widely available online, and with a...
This 3D-Printed Robotic Fabric Can Be Used for Soft Robotics and...
A team of scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have been able to develop a versatile fabric that is flexible but can become...
Magnetic Origami Bots Take a Step Toward Smart Medicine
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new type of magnetic actuator that is thinner, more flexible, and more efficient than previous...
A New Trailer Can Charge Drones, Power Sensors and Haul Cargo
Supplying electricity on the modern battlefield is becoming almost as important as delivering fuel or ammunition. Military units now rely on drones, electronic warfare...
New Soft Joint Technology Enhances Robot Adaptability and Safety
Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have developed a cutting-edge soft joint model that promises to significantly enhance the versatility, robustness, and...
One Pull, Full Structure: A New Way to Deploy in the...
Rapid deployment is a recurring challenge in emergency response and field operations. Whether setting up medical facilities after a natural disaster or assembling equipment...
Tiny 3D Printer Prints Objects Using Light
A major leap in photonic technology may soon transform how and where we manufacture 3D objects. Researchers at MIT have unveiled a small photonic...
Print, Fly, Repeat: The Rise of 3D-Printed Tactical Drones
Small tactical drones have become essential tools on the modern battlefield, but they often come with trade-offs. Many systems are either too expensive to...
Innovative 3D-Printed Blood Vessels Mimic Human Veins
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh made a major breakthrough by 3D printing artificial blood vessels – innovative gel-like tubes that are very similar...
3D-Printed Antennas Bend Without Breaking the Signal
A new type of 3D-printed antenna could transform how vehicles, drones, and wearable devices maintain wireless communication while in motion. Developed by researchers at...
This Quantum-Inspired Tech Tests Thousands of Drone Designs at Once
Designing an efficient drone propeller involves far more than choosing the right diameter or number of blades. Small changes in blade geometry can affect...
New Robot Can “Spin” Custom Components On-Demand, Inspired by Spiders
Researchers at the University of Tartu in Estonia have developed a revolutionary robot capable of "spinning" its own physical components in real-time, a concept...
How Grasshopper Wings Might Shape the Next Generation of Silent Drones
Small flying robots face a persistent tradeoff between endurance and complexity. Flapping-wing designs can generate thrust but consume energy quickly, while fixed-wing platforms struggle...
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This Rifle Upgrade Times Every Shot to Help Hit Fast-Moving Drones
Small drones have become a difficult target for infantry. They can approach quickly, change direction and present a much smaller target than a conventional...
