Smarter Mapping for Search-and-Rescue Robots
Researchers have developed a new approach to robotic mapping that could help autonomous systems operate in unstable or cluttered environments, such as collapsed buildings...
A Breakthrough Lets Forensics Recover “Impossible” Fingerprints
Firearms investigators have long worked under a simple assumption: once a round is fired, any fingerprint left on the cartridge case is effectively destroyed....
New AI Protector Helps Vehicles Ignore Fake Signals
As vehicles grow more connected, their internal systems depend on a constant flow of data from sensors monitoring everything from temperature and tire pressure...
Predictive AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Aircraft Maintenance
Modern combat aircraft generate enormous amounts of data, from engine health and avionics status to mission-system performance. As fleets age and platforms become more...
The Cybersecurity Shift That Treats AI as Both Weapon and Shield
Cybersecurity leaders are heading into 2026 facing a problem that is both familiar and fundamentally changed. The attack surface keeps expanding as organizations adopt...
The Privacy Problem Built Into Voice Assistants
Voice-controlled assistants have become a constant presence in homes, phones, and offices, quietly waiting for a wake word before responding. That convenience, however, depends...
When Firefighting Robots Start Thinking as a Team
Firefighting in industrial sites, disaster zones, and remote environments often exposes crews to extreme heat, toxic smoke, and unstable structures. While remotely controlled unmanned...
First Funding Round: $34M for Defense-Tech Startup
Chariot Defense, an Israeli startup, secured $34M in seed funding to develop an AI platform for air defense cybersecurity threats.
Space Propulsion Startup Secures $40M for Dual-Use Technology
Swiss startup PAVE Space has raised $40 million in a seed funding round to bring a new line of in-space propulsion systems and advanced...
The Earbuds That Answer Questions About Your Surroundings
Accessing visual information through AI typically requires smartphones, cameras, or wearable devices like smart glasses. However, these solutions often come with trade-offs: high power...
A New AI System Could Change How Software Defends Itself
As software systems become more complex, identifying vulnerabilities before deployment is becoming increasingly difficult. Security teams often work separately from development workflows, reviewing code...
$50,000 Grant – IMoD Innovation Program!
Startup! This is your opportunity to get a $50K grant. If you are developing a groundbreaking technology we invite you to apply to INNOFENSE...
Dual-Use Startup Open Call
INNOFENSE Call for startups – Dual Use Technologies:
Following the immense success of the previous four cycles and their integration into the defense sector, iHLS...
Microsoft and Anduril Team Up to Develop Smart Army Goggles
In a significant advancement for military technology, Microsoft and defense tech firm Anduril Industries are collaborating to develop smart goggles designed for the U.S....
Ukraine Showcases Self-Manufactured Drones at CES 2025
At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Ukraine is showcased its advanced drone technology, developed through extensive combat experience during the...
New Headphone-Based System Enables Real-Time, Multi-Speaker Translation with Spatial Audio
A new prototype developed by researchers at the University of Washington could reshape how people navigate multilingual environments. The system, dubbed Spatial Speech Translation,...
From Months to Seconds: The AI Startup Automating Construction Permits
Foldstruct is a graduate of the INNOFENSE Innovation Center operated by iHLS in collaboration with IMoD. This unique acceleration program removes entrance barriers to the...
Security Screening Moves Forward—Literally—with Walkthrough Tech
A next-generation security screening system using advanced microwave imaging is being deployed at airports across the United States, offering a faster and more discreet...
AI Takes the Field: Cloud Tech Goes Tactical
A new collaboration between General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) and Google Public Sector is set to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence and cloud...
Pawsitive Technology: Artificial Intelligence Redefining the World of Working Dogs
Pawsitive Technology is a graduate of the INNOFENSE Innovation Center operated by iHLS in collaboration with IMoD. This unique acceleration program removes entrance barriers to the...
A Quantum Walkie-Talkie That Doesn’t Believe in Dead Zones
Maintaining communication in remote or obstructed terrain remains a persistent challenge for border and special-operations units. Steep valleys, dense forests, and rugged highlands often...
How Visible Light Could Power Secure, Jam-Resistant Links
Wireless communication is becoming increasingly crowded. Radio-based links are under constant pressure from spectrum congestion, interference, and regulatory limits—challenges that are especially acute in...
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This Combat Robot Just Fired Anti-Tank Missiles During Live Trials
Integrating heavy weapons onto compact robotic ground vehicles has become a growing focus for modern militaries, but the engineering challenge is significant. Small unmanned...
