Defense Tech

BlackSky Technology is setting its sights on a major upgrade to space-based Earth observation with a new line of multispectral satellites named AROS. The...

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded a major contract to develop the next-generation Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, a critical...

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...

AI security platform acquisitions

The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is moving forward with plans to transform existing unmanned platforms, like the MQ-9 Reaper, into long-range...

The U.S. Army has begun transitioning to a new generation of reconnaissance quadcopter drones with the first delivery of Skydio’s X10D small unmanned aerial...

China’s heavy reliance on imported natural rubber has long been a strategic weak point. Rubber is a critical input for automotive manufacturing, industrial equipment,...

AI-powered drone operating system

Modern infrastructure is increasingly dependent on tightly connected digital systems. Power grids, transport networks, hospitals, and communication platforms all rely on data flows that...

On February 11, 2025, the "Definitely Defense" conference, organized by iHLS in collaboration with Amit Pollak Matalon & Co. and Deloitte, brought together leaders...

A new collaboration between defense and software innovators is pushing the boundaries of drone swarm capabilities, setting the stage for faster, smarter autonomous missions....

Incorporating Security Technologies in Critical Infrastructure Structural Systems, Public Buildings and Real Estate Written by Or Shalom In the construction world, security has become a central...

A new propulsion development effort focused on solid rocket motors with extended range capabilities is moving forward in the United States, following the award...

Autonomous systems struggle most at close range. While long-distance sensing is relatively mature, many accidents and failures occur within tens of meters, where blind...

As part of the lessons learned from the events of October 7, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) highlights the need for a shift in...

Low-cost drones and coordinated swarms are rapidly eroding the effectiveness of traditional air-defense methods. Missiles are expensive, guns have limited coverage, and both can...

Carrier-based aviation is under pressure to extend its operational reach while reducing the workload on manned aircraft. Fighter jets are often tasked not only...

A new development in unmanned ground systems has been validated in Ukraine, where a remote weapon station (RWS) was successfully integrated and tested on...

Modern naval radar systems face a growing challenge: the electromagnetic spectrum is becoming increasingly crowded. Warships today must manage surveillance, missile guidance, communications, and...

Modern combat increasingly depends on the rapid movement of information between units. Drones, helicopters, artillery systems, and ground troops all generate large amounts of...

A research team from EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland have developed a fixed-wing drone that can survive crashes far better than...

Modern air operations are being stretched by distance, cost, and risk. Fighter aircraft are expected to operate deeper into contested airspace, while facing increasingly...