This Kamikaze Drone Can Strike Targets Almost 1,000 KMs Away
Long-range strike capabilities often face a trade-off between endurance, precision, and survivability. Systems that can reach distant targets may depend heavily on satellite navigation,...
Are Russia’s UAVs Controlled via Telegram?
A recent report by The Economist suggested that newer variants of the Iranian-designed Shahed UAVs, commonly used by Russia in its war with Ukraine,...
This Weapon Blurs the Line Between Drone and Missile
Modern air defenses are forcing strike systems to evolve rapidly. Weapons that once relied on persistence and operator control are now expected to reach...
A New Robot That is Small Enough to Carry, Smart Enough...
Explosive ordnance disposal teams, special operations units, and emergency responders often face a difficult dilemma: gaining information about a potentially dangerous area without exposing...
No GPS? – Welcome This Navigation Device
A new navigation device that will enable warfighters to better shoot, move and communicate in a GPS degraded environment, could replace the legacy handheld...
Tracking Mosquitoes and Floods from Space
Satellite images orbiting overhead are no longer confined to mapmaking or weather forecasting. A major shift is underway in Europe, as large volumes of...
A Strike Drone That Can Fly Blind—and Still Hit Its Target
Loitering munitions have become a central feature of modern conflict, offering a relatively low-cost way to strike targets with precision. However, many existing systems...
The Next Defense Against GPS Jamming Could Be Quantum-Based
Modern military operations depend heavily on satellite navigation, secure communications and precise timing. That dependence creates vulnerabilities: GPS and other satellite signals can be...
Beetles Inspire Advanced Navigation Systems for Drones and Satellites
Insect vision has long inspired engineers, as these creatures have been solving navigational challenges for millions of years, without the brain power or technology...
The GPS Backup We Didn’t See Coming: A Nuclear Clock on...
Modern navigation systems rely heavily on satellite timing, and that dependence has become a growing vulnerability. GPS signals can be jammed, spoofed, or disrupted...
A Cruise Missile Fired From the Ground — and Retargeted Mid-Flight
Modern military operations increasingly rely on long-range precision fires, but many of these capabilities have traditionally depended on ships or aircraft. In heavily contested...
Ukraine Deploys AI-Guided Drones in First Combat Use
Ukraine has introduced a next-generation drone platform that integrates artificial intelligence and advanced navigation to strike targets without relying on GPS—marking a major milestone...
Young Startups Drive Defense Innovation: An Unusually High Volume of Orders...
In recent years, the defense establishment has been facing a dual challenge. On the one hand, there is a growing need for fast, flexible...
New Micro-Drones Can Launch, Land, Recharge, and Relaunch Without Human Help
One of the biggest challenges facing modern military reconnaissance is persistence. Small drones provide valuable situational awareness, but they are limited by battery life,...
The Growing Need for Satellite Cybersecurity
The expansion of the digital realm into space has opened new frontiers for cyber threats, posing unprecedented challenges.
The satellites orbiting Earth are crucial for...
Bat-Inspired Drones Navigate Where Cameras Can’t
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts are developing small aerial robots that rely on sound rather than cameras to navigate, offering new...
No Pilot, No Problem: The Rise of “Loyal Wingman” Drones
As air forces adapt to more contested environments, there is growing demand for platforms that can operate alongside manned aircraft while reducing risk to...
Scaling Up Drone Production to Reduce Dependence on China
Commercial drones have become a standard operational tool for military and law enforcement forces in recent years, but their widespread use raises a strategic...
Sophisticated Smartphone Apps Helps Blind Users with Indoor Navigation
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have developed two innovative smartphone applications designed to assist blind individuals in navigating indoor spaces. These apps provide spoken...
The Hybrid Rover That Drifts Like a Weed and Navigates Like...
Robots designed for ground exploration often struggle with two conflicting demands: they need to travel long distances efficiently, yet also maneuver through cluttered or...
The Military Is Preparing for a World Without Reliable GPS
Modern military operations depend heavily on satellite navigation. From troop movements and logistics to targeting and timing synchronization, GPS-based positioning systems are deeply embedded...
Satellite ‘Speedometer’ Could Revolutionize Satellite Navigation and Collision Avoidance
In response to growing congestion in Earth’s orbit, researchers have developed a compact, real-time velocity sensor for spacecraft that could significantly enhance satellite navigation...
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