Future Forces to Have Advanced Night Vision Goggles
Soldier lethality is one of the US Army's six modernization priorities, along with long-range precision fires; the next-generation combat vehicle; future vertical lift; a...
Patrol Boats Are Getting New Type of Sensors
The U.S. has been enhancing the nighttime operational capabilities of its Navy and Coast Guard patrol boats. Long-range electro-optical sensor designers at FLIR Systems...
New Specialized Helmet Cameras
Advanced MOHOC cameras are increasingly adopted by conventional military and first responders, and are already used by Special Forces and tactical law enforcement for...
The Missing Link in Autonomous Driving
Three-quarters of pedestrian deaths in the US happen at night, according to federal data. Night driving poses the same challenges for autonomous cars that...
Unexpected Device for Spotting Buried Explosives
A new technology for explosive detection has been exposed. The US Marine Corps is fielding new night vision binoculars equipped with thermal imaging that...
New Thermal Camera to Assist Public Safety Personnel
Law enforcement agents are always in need of greater situational awareness on the field. One of the technologies that enhance the situational awareness of...
First Time Helicopter Succeeded in Fire Fighting Operation at Night
The ability to fight fires from the air at night would give aircraft more hours in the day to respond to fires and therefore...
India is Developing Smart Combat Helmet for Elite Forces
India has been indigenously developing a smart combat helmet that will supply its soldiers with enhanced situational awareness. The Indian Institute of Technology IIT-Ropar...
Israel Gives US 200 Customizable Tiny Tank Robots
The US Marine Corps will receive 200 Roboteam Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR) systems, along with spare parts and maintenance services. The MTGR bots...
Future Forces will Have Unprecedented Situational Awareness
The innovative combination of new micro-displays technology with augmented reality now under development will provide future forces an unprecedented overview of the battlefield.
When the...
From Heat Blobs to Clear Targets: A New Era of Thermal...
Seeing clearly in low visibility remains one of the hardest problems for modern forces. Smoke, fog, darkness, and cluttered terrain all degrade traditional optics,...
One of the World’s Most Widely Used Machine Guns Is Evolving...
Machine guns remain a core element of infantry firepower, but the way soldiers use them has changed significantly over the past two decades. Modern...
The Innovation Revolutionizing Night-Vision Technology
The new approach to night vision technology includes an ultra-light infrared filter that is thinner than cling wrap and can transform regular glasses into...
A Militay Gamechanger: AI-Powered AR Goggles for Armored Vehicles
Finnish startup Distance Technologies has unveiled its Field Operator HUD (FOH), an innovative augmented reality (AR) system for combat vehicles. The system, which has...
U.S Air Force Sells Surveillance UAV to Japan
Japan is enhancing its unmanned surveillance capabilities. The US Air Force and the Japanese government agreed on a $489.9 million deal to build three...
The Blind Spots Around Combat Vehicles May Soon Be Gone
Modern armored vehicles operate in increasingly complex environments where threats can emerge from any direction. Urban combat, drone attacks, poor weather, smoke, and nighttime...
British Army Tests Wearable Drone-Controlling, Laser-Detecting Tech
The British Army is reportedly in the process of testing several new, wearable military technologies, some of which can detect lasers and even control...
The Night-Vision Binocular Designed to Survive the Field
Operating after dark remains one of the most demanding conditions for soldiers and security forces. Night-vision equipment is essential, yet it is often expensive,...
Call for Technologies: Defense Industry Seeks AI Solutions
iHLS, in collaboration with a large defense industry is looking for companies with proven capabilities in several areas to participate in a demonstration of...
Robot Dogs Set to Patrol Major Sporting Event
Major international sporting events present a unique security challenge. Large crowds, unfamiliar visitors, confined urban spaces, and heightened global attention create conditions where even...
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....
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This Upgrade Could Eliminate One of Laser Weapons’ Biggest Weaknesses
High-energy laser weapons are steadily moving from development programs into operational military service, but maintaining them in the field remains a significant challenge. One...
