Reptilian Robots for Disaster Response Efforts
A pair of reptilian robots originally built for a documentary on the BBC in 2016 are to be used for disaster efforts and possibly...
A Plug-and-Play Laser Defense for Modern Threats
Drone threats at sea are becoming more frequent and harder to manage. Small, low-cost UAVs can be launched in large numbers, forcing naval forces...
Future Forces – New Technologies for Naval Operations
A wide array of futuristic military technologies is already used by the US Marines. These include machine-gun-toting robots that charge up the beaches as...
World Largest 3D-Printed Logistic Vessel Uncovered
With the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center, the US Department of Defense 3D-printed the world's largest prototype logistics vessel.
The Marine Corps...
New Eavesdropping Technology Reveals Vulnerabilities in Underwater Communications
Researchers from Princeton and MIT have uncovered a method for intercepting underwater communications, challenging long-standing assumptions about the security of sonar transmissions. By using...
A 14,000-KM Drone Built for Undersea Surveillance
Tracking submarines across vast ocean areas is one of the most resource-intensive missions in naval operations. Traditional platforms, such as crewed ships and aircraft,...
Commercial Technologies to Help Military Amphibious Operations
Autonomous vehicles, augmented reality systems, and advanced wireless networks were among over 50 new technologies showcased during a recent US military amphibious operations exercise....
Innovative Amphibious System – Taking Inspiration from Nature
A new system has been recently developed, and this one has taken some inspiration from the world around us.
Researchers from the Gwangju Institute of...
The World’s First 100% Electric Patrol Boat
Marine electric vehicle technology leader Voltari has launched its latest innovation, the Patrol 26 RIB, an all-electric patrol boat designed for military, government, and...
3D Printing Out At Sea
Modern warships are designed for prolonged voyages, carrying enough supplies to sustain crew for extended periods of time and enough spare parts to fix...
How To Fit Vehicles, Aircrafts On Amphib Carriers
The U.S. marine corps is working on plans to extend its reach while still keeping soldier safe in the field. The plan is to...
The Engineering Secret That Keeps Subs Under the Radar
At first glance, diesel submarines seem to defy basic physics. Diesel engines require oxygen for combustion, yet these vessels spend much of their time...
US Marines Get Next-Generation Amphibious Capability
The US Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems and its partner Iveco Defence Vehicles a US$198 million contract to deliver the first 30 of...
Ahead of the curve
The Republic of South Korea recently released its 2015 Defense White paper assessing the current threat from North Korea. In its report, the South...
The World’s First Water-Landing Fixed-Wing Drone
VT-Naut is a cutting-edge VTOSL (Vertical Takeoff and Short Landing) fixed-wing drone. This innovation was developed by Aeromao and is crafted for applications ranging...
Groundbreaking Unmanned Boat Powered by Water and Solar Energy
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, South Korean company K Watercraft introduced a revolutionary unmanned boat that utilizes water as its primary fuel source,...
How Autonomous Sea Drones Are Extending Naval Defense Beyond the Coast
Navies are facing a growing challenge offshore: how to maintain persistent awareness and protection across vast maritime areas without tying up crewed vessels for...
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This Robot Has No Front, No Back — and That’s the...
Most robots are designed around familiar biological forms. Engineers often model machines after humans, dogs, insects, or other animals, relying on centralized software and...
