Dual-use technology

As artificial intelligence systems become more autonomous, one of the biggest challenges facing developers is ensuring they remain confined to controlled testing environments. Modern...

iHLS is inviting startups in this field to join the 8th cycle of its Security Accelerator, the world’s first accelerator in the HLS field....

Canadian company developed a system it claims will turn “dumb drones” smart with a “world-first in navigation technology” and enable highly accurate navigation even...

Supersonic flight has been very limited due to the consequences of its physics, including shattered windows and hard vibrations caused by sonic booms. Typical aircraft...

A groundbreaking development from the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has revolutionized the analysis of carbon fiber paper, a vital component in hydrogen...

Researchers from the UK have proposed a groundbreaking idea where flying robots could be used to construct skyscrapers. This concept is built on an...

As the threat of unauthorized and potentially hostile drones grows in urban airspaces, the New York Police Department (NYPD) is actively evaluating new counter-drone...

A new collaboration between an aerospace firm and a defense technology firm is aiming to automate and streamline wildfire response through an advanced aerial...

DroneShield was originally founded around a small scientific initiative - a laser system for detecting and neutralizing mosquitoes - but operational realities in recent...

Securing large installations at night remains one of the most persistent challenges for defense and critical-infrastructure operators. Traditional low-light cameras often struggle with grainy...

Robotic fabrication has traditionally required specialized skills, detailed digital designs, and lengthy production times. In most environments—industrial, commercial, or operational—this limits how quickly custom...

Modern military and civilian systems face a growing power and connectivity problem. Sensors, communications, and autonomous platforms all demand more energy, yet batteries add...

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...

The gap between the theoretical capabilities of drones and their proven performance in the field remains a persistent challenge. According to the Drone Center...

AI machine learning semiconductor chips

Conventional robots rely on motors, batteries and processors to move and react. While effective, these components add weight, complexity and potential points of failure...

According to a report from Washington Technology, defense tech startups have secured $405 million in a recent series of funding rounds, signaling strong investor...

The rapid growth of aerial threats, from long-range aircraft to small, low-flying drones, has exposed limitations in traditional radar systems. Detecting objects at extended...

As software systems become more complex, identifying vulnerabilities before deployment is becoming increasingly difficult. Security teams often work separately from development workflows, reviewing code...

As AI models become more capable, developers face a growing challenge: how to make powerful systems widely available without also increasing the risk of...

Identifying people from a distance has long been a challenge for security systems. Facial recognition often requires high-resolution images and unobstructed views, while clothing,...

Modern navigation depends heavily on satellite signals, but GPS is not always available. Signals cannot reliably penetrate underground or deep underwater and can also...