UAVs becoming armed threats – tactical laser weapon already in the...
Raytheon Co. will develop a tactical laser weapon mounted on a maneuverable combat vehicle to protect U.S. Marine Corps task forces from unmanned aerial...
iHLS TV – Cyber Threats, Smart Drones and the Syrian War
Articles and issues mentioned in this episode:
Thousands of foreign fighters in Syria hold European passports
New and improved sensors for drones
Hackers attack Israeli networks
New Israeli...
Overcoming visibility limitation – BrightNite helmet system
Rescue services around the world show an interest in the Elbit systems - BrightNite system that is designed to allow utility helicopters to perform...
The Threat to the Israeli Air Force over Gaza
Hamas has been taking great efforts for a while now to damage the Air Forces’ aircraft operating within the Gaza Strip. "It’s problematic to...
U.S. Expands Air Force to Defend Borders
Up to 40 planes sought to help halt “the unlawful movement of people” and for other missions.
As tens of thousands of Latin American youngsters...
The First Airplane: 110 Years Anniversary
The Wright Brothers: Bicycle repairmen from Dayton, Ohio, who built a flying “machine” and sent it soaring along with its “operator”. The first airplane...
Flying Car’s Maiden Flight
Advanced Tactics Inc. announced that it has successfully completed the first flight test of the Black Knight Transformer, a modular and roadable vertical takeoff...
Swiss Company Unveils New Solar-Powered Aircraft
Switzerland’s Solar Impulse has unveiled the aircraft with which it will attempt a solar-powered round-the-world flight in 2015.
The 236-ft. wingspan Solar Impulse is scheduled...
VTOL X-Plane Program Takes Off
For generations, new designs for vertical takeoff and landing aircraft have remained unable to increase top speed without sacrificing range, efficiency or the ability...
Israeli Airborne Rescue: The MDA Helicopters
Two farm workers, badly burned
A child's hand stuck in a gate, with several fingers severed
A traveler in the Judea desert suffering a heart attack
These...
Can the F-35 Fighter Jet fighter be Hacked ?
The F-35, the most advanced stealth fighter in the world, continues to create headlines even before entering operational service. The Israeli airforce has already...
U.S: Government Helicopter Sniffs Out Dangerous Radioactives
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) operates a low flying helicopter to detect nuclear materials.
The NNSA says the helicopter that was spotted flying over...
UAV Probes Antarctic Ice
A group of researchers from the University of Kansas is testing a system they’ve devised that includes a 100-watt ice-penetrating radar carried aboard a...
For the First Time in Israel: Civilian UAV Permits
The Israeli Civilian Aviation Authority (RTA) gave aviation permits to two UAV operators. The permits are the first of their kind given in this...
U.S. Company Introduces Improved Navigation Systems for Unmanned Vehicles
The Sparton Corp. Navigation and Exploration segment in De Leon Springs, Fla., is introducing the GEDC-6E improved gyro attitude and heading measurement system and...
Israel Interested in Acquiring New Fire Fighting Aircraft
Pressure is on for Israel to improve its fire fighting fleet. A new version of the Airbus C-295 is being evaluated. In the wake...
New American Aircraft Ready for HLS Missions
Textron’s new Scorpion aircraft may begin to perform homeland security missions with its maiden flight is planned for the coming days.
The Scorpion is equipped...
New Israeli Payload Includes HDTV Cameras
Israel Aerospace Industries’ Tamam Division is introducing a new POP300D-HD - True High Definition (HD) Day and Night Stabilized Optronic Payload using a 1280x1024...
Pakistan Deal for Chinese J-10 (Chinese Lavi) Fighters Uncertain
Pakistan may not be able to purchase the Chinese fighter dubbed the "Chinese Lavi".
According to Defense News tough International Monetary Fund conditions on Pakistan...
New U.S. Long-Range UAVs to Launch from Small Ships
A U.S. military research program, that seeks to develop a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to be launched and recovered from relatively small...
Russia to Build a 20 Ton UAV by 2018
The prototype of Russia’s first 20-ton combat drone will be unveiled in 2018, a defense industry source said.
According to RIA Novosti the 20-ton unmanned...
F-35 Pilots Worldwide Will Use Israeli-Developed Helmets
Israeli-developed technologies have proved their superiority once again. The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) decided to halt development of the alternate F-35 helmet and...
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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...
