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...
US Marines are Looking for Enhanced Night Vision Tech
The US Army has been enhancing its capabilities in night vision. While the Army is still developing an advanced version of night vision devices,...
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,...
This One-Wheel Robot Could Replace Routine Security Patrols
Protecting large industrial sites, airports, campuses and critical infrastructure often requires continuous patrols over wide areas. Autonomous security robots are increasingly being used to...
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...
This Technology Gives Autonomous Drones Better Eyes in the Sky
Flying autonomously through complex environments requires more than knowing where a drone is. The aircraft must continuously understand what surrounds it, distinguish open routes...
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....
Tiny Thermal Sensors Could Give Military Drones Much Better Night Vision
Drones increasingly need to operate at night, through smoke and in other conditions where conventional cameras struggle. Thermal imaging can solve that problem by...
New Camera Inspired by Cat Eyes Improves Low-Light Imaging
Scientists have designed a camera that copies the unique structure of a cat’s eye, significantly enhancing imaging capabilities in low-light conditions and complex backgrounds....
Hitting Moving Targets—Even Through Smoke and Storms
Modern air operations are often complicated by poor visibility. Darkness, heavy weather, smoke and dust can all degrade sensors and make it harder to...
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