Defense Tech

Small, commercially available drones have become a persistent security problem for military bases, borders, and critical infrastructure. They are inexpensive, easy to operate, and...

A new underwater vehicle designed to clear naval mines recently completed a successful open-water demonstration, marking a step forward in semi-autonomous mine countermeasure technology. Tested...

In an innovative project funded by a $700,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense's DARPA, researchers are developing drone technology that draws inspiration...

As part of the lessons learned by the Israeli Air Force from October 7th, the IAF has identified the need to change the approach...

The growing use of small drones is forcing a rethink in short-range air defense. Commercial quadcopters and improvised FPV systems are inexpensive, easy to...

Fortified positions have traditionally required heavy munitions or specialized delivery platforms to neutralize. Bunkers, reinforced shelters, and underground structures are designed to absorb or...

The rapid spread of unmanned aerial systems has made airspace security more complex for military forces and critical facilities. Small drones are increasingly capable,...

As small drones become more accessible and harder to detect, traditional air defense methods are facing growing limitations. Many systems rely on radar or...

At CES 2025, Ukrainian company SYLA showcased a groundbreaking innovation: an AI-powered bionic prosthetic knee designed to offer a more comfortable, natural, and affordable...

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has officially launched the Zmiy, an advanced unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed to support military logistics in combat...

Undersea operations present a persistent challenge: distance and endurance. Oceans are vast, and autonomous underwater vehicles must travel long ranges before reaching their mission...

Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards remain among the most dangerous threats soldiers can face. Detecting and responding to these risks is often slow,...

Modern armored vehicles are being pushed to their limits by a changing battlefield. Infantry fighting vehicles must now deal with better-protected targets, widespread drone...

Unmanned ground vehicles are increasingly used to reduce risk to personnel in complex environments, but they face a persistent weakness: exposure to small, hard-to-detect...

High-altitude surveillance aircraft are designed to operate beyond the reach of most threats, but modern air defense systems are steadily closing that gap. Advanced...

One of the biggest challenges in modern air combat is detecting, tracking, and engaging fast-moving aerial targets at long distances. Traditionally, only crewed fighter...

Modern drone warfare increasingly depends on systems that can operate in heavily contested electronic environments. One of the biggest challenges facing long-range unmanned platforms...

Digital security systems are under constant pressure. As encryption becomes more sophisticated, so do the methods used to bypass it. Software-based protection, no matter...

Organizations are increasingly expected to share data across corporate boundaries, yet cybersecurity risks have never been higher. As partnerships, mergers, and joint technology projects...

Airports operate in highly complex environments where even small communication or coordination errors can escalate into serious safety risks. Runway incursions, misinterpreted instructions, and...

Machine guns remain a core element of infantry firepower, but the way soldiers use them has changed significantly over the past two decades. Modern...

A new wave of security challenges could be on the horizon in East Asia, following revelations that North Korea is preparing to begin domestic...