Dual-use technology

Organizations responsible for logistics, infrastructure, and critical facilities are increasingly required to inspect, map, and monitor enormous areas — sometimes hazardous or inaccessible —...

For over two decades systems such as Global Positioning System (GPS) and Galileo have been used for commercial and military positioning and navigation. In...

As 5G networks continue expanding into critical infrastructure, autonomous systems, and industrial environments, the demands on network security are increasing rapidly. High-speed connectivity and...

As mobile networks move toward sixth-generation capabilities, expectations are shifting well beyond faster data speeds. Future networks are expected to deliver intelligence—running AI models...

INNOFENSE Call for startups – Dual Use Technologies: Following the immense success of the previous four cycles and their integration into the defense sector, iHLS...

A new generation of unmanned ground vehicles is blurring the line between agricultural automation and defense technology. The Thor robot, developed by Spanish deep-tech...

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...

Fifth-generation communications technology from the commercial sphere is deployed more and more for military applications. A standalone 5G cellular network will be created for...

Firefighting in industrial sites, disaster zones, and remote environments often exposes crews to extreme heat, toxic smoke, and unstable structures. While remotely controlled unmanned...

Precise timing sits quietly at the heart of modern systems. Communications networks, military command chains, financial transactions, and power grids all rely on accurate...

In a breakthrough that brings science fiction closer to reality, researchers in China have developed a laser-based imaging system capable of reading text just...

Small drones are rapidly becoming a dominant feature of modern battlefields. They are inexpensive, adaptable, and increasingly used for reconnaissance, strike, and interception roles....

Foldable structures are widely used in engineering because they can transform from compact flat sheets into larger three-dimensional forms. But most existing designs face...

Border checkpoints are under increasing pressure to manage rising traveller volumes, evolving security demands, and labor-intensive inspection routines. Many of these sites operate around...

The growing popularity of AI tools is creating a new attack surface for cybercriminals. As more users turn to advanced assistants for work and...

The consequences of the coronavirus pandemic might influence various social and economical consequences. Among others, it might change the way defense industries operate. During...

A new hybrid drone developed by engineering students at Aalborg University in Denmark demonstrates a rare and fluid transition between flight and underwater navigation—showing...

Government agencies are increasingly looking to integrate artificial intelligence into daily operations, but adoption at scale presents challenges. Sensitive workloads, including classified environments, require...

Europe’s growing dependence on underwater infrastructure has exposed a quiet vulnerability beneath the surface. Power cables, data links, and energy pipelines crisscross coastal waters,...

PhoSnake robots can use their many internal degrees of freedom to thread through tightly packed volumes accessing locations that people, dogs, and machinery otherwise...

Navigating a cluttered shelf to grab a book is second nature for humans, but for robots, this seemingly simple task poses significant challenges. Traditional...

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