Dual-use technology

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

A new type of transparent, electrically responsive glass may provide a sustainable solution for keeping surfaces clean—without relying on water or detergents. Developed by...

California-based self-driving technology developer Kodiak Robotics is partnering with defense manufacturing firm Textron Systems to build military ground vehicles specifically designed for driverless operations....

Australia develops the high-performance computer (HPC) system "Virga", rated 72nd out of the top 500 machines worldwide. This system (the first of its kind in...

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is investing $5 million in a Florida-based startup, NUVIEW, to advance the development of space-based LiDAR technology. The...

AgiBot, a leading Chinese robotics company, has introduced a groundbreaking humanoid manipulation dataset designed to propel the development of AI-driven robotics. The new resource,...

Apply to iHLS Security Accelerator’s 8th Batch  Specializing in security technology with an emphasis on dual-use technology, iHLS is inviting startups in this field to...

Every new generation of wireless technology places greater demands on the chips inside smartphones, base stations and connected vehicles. As 5G evolves toward 6G,...

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

Supplying forces and communities in remote or high-altitude regions has always been a logistical challenge. Mountainous terrain, limited runways, harsh weather, and damaged infrastructure...

The advantages and capabilities of an unmanned vehicle depend, to a large extent, on the nature of the payload it carries. An advanced UAV...

The capabilities of the CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned air vehicle have been recently demonstrated on board a Norwegian coast guard vessel. S-100 is a Vertical...

Thermal cameras are widely used in drones and autonomous vehicles to detect obstacles in low-visibility conditions such as darkness, smoke or fog. By sensing...

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...

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

Industrial environments such as chemical facilities, refineries, and large storage sites often involve hazardous conditions that put human workers at risk. Tasks like welding,...

The wireless networks envisioned for the 6G era promise enormous data rates, potentially reaching terabits per second. Achieving those speeds, however, requires the use...

Semiconductors are basic components in many modern weapons systems. A recent international move was apparently aimed at curbing the proliferation of military technology to...

Discover why defense tech funding is surging as investors pour capital into AI security and autonomous cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure.

A South Korean research team has developed a new type of robotic actuator that replicates the movement of human muscles using a thin, flexible...

Autonomous aircraft face a persistent limitation: electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles are typically constrained by battery capacity, limiting their payload and range....

Flying autonomous drones through unpredictable environments remains one of the biggest technical challenges in robotics. In confined spaces such as collapsed buildings, industrial sites,...