This Tiny Missile Is Designed to Hunt Drones That Jammers Can’t...
Small drones have created an uncomfortable economic problem for air defense. An inexpensive UAV may cost only hundreds or a few thousand dollars, yet...
Pilot-Free Controls Could Transform Long-Range Military Resupply
Autonomous aircraft can perform well in carefully controlled demonstrations, but real-world aviation presents a much harder test. Busy airports, unfamiliar routes and changing weather...
Instead of Broadcasting Everywhere, This Drone Radio Aims Its Signal
As more drones share the same airspace, keeping them connected becomes increasingly difficult. Unmanned aircraft may need to exchange high-resolution video, sensor information and...
Got a Dual-Use Technology? INNOFENSE Wants to Hear From You
Building on the achievements of previous INNOFENSE cycles, iHLS, the Ministry of Defense and MAFAT are inviting startups to apply for the program’s seventh...
No Signal, No Problem: This Lidar Hunts Drones With Laser Pulses
Detecting a drone is becoming more difficult as unmanned aircraft become increasingly autonomous. Many counter-UAS systems look for radio signals exchanged between a drone...
The Unexpected Threat Military Radar Is Now Tracking: Birds
Bird strikes may sound like a minor aviation hazard, but a collision at high speed can damage engines, windscreens and other critical aircraft components....
Startups Wanted: INNOFENSE Seeks the Next Dual-Use Technologies
Previous INNOFENSE cycles have helped innovative technologies make the leap from civilian development to defense applications. Now, iHLS and the Ministry of Defense are...
The Future of Drone Warfare May Be About the Network, Not...
Military forces are rapidly adding drones and robotic systems, but operating them as separate platforms creates a growing coordination problem. One aircraft may collect...
This Software-Defined Shield Could Help Drones Survive Electronic Warfare
Electronic warfare equipment can help aircraft detect hostile emitters, recognize threats and protect themselves from electronic attack. The problem is that traditional EW systems...
This Software Turns Individual Drones Into a Coordinated Swarm
As armed forces deploy growing numbers of unmanned aircraft, managing them efficiently is becoming as important as the drones themselves. Controlling each aircraft individually...
Building Tech for Two Worlds? INNOFENSE Is Looking for Dual-Use Startups
Building on the success of previous cycles and the progress of participating technologies within the defense sector, iHLS and the Ministry of Defense invite...
A Strategic Perspective on DroneX London 2026 – Assessing the Impact...
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The DroneX 2026 exhibition at ExCeL London marks a clear turning point in the evolution of unmanned systems and airspace defense...
INNOFENSE Launches New Call for Breakthrough Dual-Use Technologies
Following the achievements of previous cycles, iHLS and the Ministry of Defense are opening applications for the seventh cycle of INNOFENSE. The program offers...
A New Torpedo Concept Flies Before It Hunts Underwater
Hunting submarines from the air presents an awkward problem. An aircraft may detect or receive the suspected position of an underwater target, but a...
No Runway, No Aircraft: This Paraglider Lets Troops Take Off on...
Getting personnel into remote or hostile territory normally requires aircraft, helicopters or prepared launch infrastructure. Those options can be noisy, detectable and dependent on...
Calling All Startups: INNOFENSE Opens Applications for Dual-Use Technologies
If your startup applies to one of the following subjects, consider submitting your applications for INNOFENSE’s seventh cycle until October 15th, 2026:
Early, remote...
INNOFENSE Is Looking for the Next Generation of Dual-Use Startups
iHLS and the Ministry of Defense invite you to join the seventh cycle of INNOFENSE and receive a remarkable opportunity to showcase your technology...
A High-Speed Robot Boat Is Becoming a Floating Drone Carrier
Small, unmanned boats are increasingly being used for surveillance, logistics and other maritime missions, but their usefulness has traditionally ended at the water's surface....
INNOFENSE Call for Startups – Dual-Use Technologies
Following the immense success of the previous cycles and their integration into the defense sector, iHLS and the Ministry of Defense invite you to...
Tiny Thermal Sensors Could Give Military Drones Much Better Night Vision
Drones increasingly need to operate at night, through smoke and in other conditions where conventional cameras struggle. Thermal imaging can solve that problem by...
This Portable System Is Built to Command Future Autonomous Aircraft
Collaborative combat aircraft are being developed to fly alongside crewed fighters, carrying sensors, electronic warfare equipment or weapons while taking on missions that may...
This Drone Could Cross Oceans Before Launching Its Missiles
Long-endurance drones such as the MQ-9 Reaper have spent decades performing surveillance and strike missions, but the environment they were designed for is changing....
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This New Interceptor Can Switch From Hovering to High-Speed Pursuit
Intercepting hostile drones requires aircraft that can launch quickly, maneuver efficiently and reach moving targets without placing excessive demands on their operators. Conventional multirotor...
