Dual-use technology

Calling all defense-tech startups! Don’t miss out on the exciting opportunity to participate in the Defense-Tech Startup Competition at the Global Defense Tech Summit...

iHLS is proud to present INNOTECH 2021 - the International Cyber, Homeland Security Technologies and Innovation event. A giant two-day exhibition with national pavilions...

Firearms investigators have long worked under a simple assumption: once a round is fired, any fingerprint left on the cartridge case is effectively destroyed....

Electronics are getting smarter, but not necessarily more adaptable. Most modern chips are still built on rigid silicon wafers that crack, fail, or lose...

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...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in military training—it’s now a working part of how service members learn, plan, and prepare for...

The US has set restrictions on China's biggest chipmaker out of concerns about military use of technology.  The US Commerce Department sent a letter to...

A Ukrainian material scientist has developed a new “invisibility cloak” to protect Ukrainians from Russian drones by concealing the heat signatures of troops and...

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

Coordinating large groups of robots usually requires complex software, wireless communication, and centralized control systems. But these approaches can become fragile in unpredictable environments...

AI verification startups are securing significant VC funding, highlighting the growing need for trustworthy AI. Learn about the latest investments in this critical defense tech sector.

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

AI machine learning semiconductor chips

Supplying troops or rescue teams with the exact parts they need, exactly when they need them, has long been a logistical challenge. Damaged components,...

User-friendly robotic technology has just been upgraded with the introduction of a new "One-Touch" navigation feature for quadrupedal robots. This advancement, unveiled by China’s...

Optical satellites provide valuable imagery from orbit, but they have a well-known limitation: they depend on visibility. Clouds, storms, smoke, darkness, and atmospheric conditions...

Protecting personnel from the long-term neurological effects of blast exposure has been a persistent challenge for militaries worldwide. Shock waves from heavy weapons or...

MightyFly secured a contract with the US Air Force to further research its Autonomous Load Mastering System (ALMS), a pivotal technology helping to make...

A new material innovation may help solve one of the most persistent problems in next-generation battery technology. Researchers have developed a self-healing interlayer that...

As part of the "Definitely Defense" conference organized by iHLS in collaboration with Amit Pollak Matalon & Co. and Deloitte, a panel of leading...

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...

Reliable communications remain a persistent challenge in remote and infrastructure-poor environments. Military units, border security teams, and operators working in isolated areas often depend...