Defense Tech

The Philippine Army has begun testing artificial intelligence to assist in the detection of landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO), aiming to improve safety for...

A new electronic warfare (EW) system capable of disrupting enemy communications and sensors was recently demonstrated in the United States, highlighting advances in small,...

Unauthorized drones have become a persistent security challenge for airports, stadiums, prisons, and other sensitive locations. These sites increasingly rely on perimeter sensors, but...

Israel’s security landscape has increasingly depended on rapid technological adaptation, but until recently, defense-focused startups struggled to attract significant investment. The year 2025 marks...

Modern militaries face a growing challenge in striking high-value targets that are both well-defended and highly mobile. Traditional cruise and ballistic missiles offer range...

Modern naval planning is increasingly shaped by speed and scale. Building new warships takes years, while crises can unfold in weeks or days. For...

Maritime collisions remain a stubborn and costly problem. Despite modern sensors and navigation aids, ships still strike offshore platforms, port infrastructure, and anchored vessels...

Modern warfare is increasingly shaped by technologies that operate beyond traditional bullets and bombs. As conflicts move into dense urban areas and contested electromagnetic...

One of the persistent limitations of robotic manipulation is reach. Even highly dexterous robotic arms are constrained by their fixed mounting points, forcing complex...

Ballistic missile defense has become a race against both technology and inventory. As missile threats grow in number, range, and complexity, interceptor stockpiles are...

Ground forces increasingly face small, fast-moving threats at close range—whether hostile personnel, light vehicles, or unmanned systems. Conventional weapons can address these risks, but...

Defense tech dual-use investments

Modern conflicts no longer unfold solely on physical battlefields. Alongside kinetic strikes, digital infrastructure has become both a target and a weapon. The opening...

XBOW, a pioneer in autonomous offensive security, has secured $120 million in Series C financing, elevating its valuation to unicorn status at over $1...

U.S. defense-tech startup Saronic Technologies has raised $1.75 billion to expand its production of unmanned surface vessels. According to a report by news.az, the...

Urban air mobility has long faced a technical hurdle: combining vertical takeoff with efficient forward flight in a single, reliable platform. While helicopters can...

Short-range aerial threats have become one of the most persistent challenges in modern conflict. Rockets, mortars, and small drones are relatively inexpensive, easy to...

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

A team of researchers from the Harbin Institute of Technology in China has developed an innovative backpack that can significantly reduce the physical strain...

A revolutionary new material, Composite Metal Foam (CMF), is poised to transform various industries, from aerospace to military and even transportation. After years of...

The United States has completed the design phase of its new multi-layered missile defense program, known as the “Golden Dome.” Developed in response to...

MIT's Lincoln Laboratory is collaborating with the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to develop advanced AI and machine learning tools aimed at improving military medical...