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...
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...
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...
From Surveillance to Strike in One Compact Drone
Small units operating at the edge of the battlefield often face a familiar problem: they need precision strike capability, but traditional close air support...
False GPS Signals Pose Great Danger to Pilots
False GPS signals are surging near conflict zones, deceiving onboard plane systems, and complicating the work of airline pilots.
Disruptive issues on planes (like a...
Smarter Mapping for Search-and-Rescue Robots
Researchers have developed a new approach to robotic mapping that could help autonomous systems operate in unstable or cluttered environments, such as collapsed buildings...
A Drone Riding a Robot? The New Twist in Battlefield Tech
Unmanned systems are increasingly used across modern operations, but they often function separately. Ground robots provide mobility and access to difficult terrain, while aerial...
Introducing the Startups Selected for the Fifth Cycle of the INNOFENSE...
We are pleased to announce the launch of the fifth cycle of the INNOFENSE Innovation Center. The six selected projects were selected among hundreds...
Timing Without Satellites: A New Tool for GPS-Denied Operations
Precise timing sits quietly at the heart of modern systems. Communications networks, military command chains, financial transactions, and power grids all rely on accurate...
This Strike Drone Is Built to Fly Through GPS Jamming
Modern drone warfare increasingly depends on systems that can operate in heavily contested electronic environments. One of the biggest challenges facing long-range unmanned platforms...
Ukrainian Intelligence Uncovers Use of Western Tech in Russian Attack UAV
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence has unveiled new details about Russia’s V2U unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a combat UAV powered by artificial intelligence. The drone, which...
How Smarter Headgear Is Reducing Pilot Fatigue
As combat aircraft take on longer missions and pilots rely more heavily on helmet-mounted sensors and displays, the physical burden on aircrew has become...
New Rogue 1 Drone Can Hit Accurate Targets at Speeds of...
Teledyne FLIR Defense unveiled its Rogue 1 loitering munition drone – a new unmanned aerial system (sUAS) designed to knock out stationary armored targets,...
Next-Generation AI Combat Drones Operate Independently and in Swarms
Russia is reportedly deploying a new generation of AI-powered combat drones capable of GPS-independent navigation, machine vision, and long-range strikes, marking a step forward...
The Hidden Potential Behind Space-Based Solar Power
As demand for clean and continuous energy grows, space-based solar power has emerged as a long-term solution. By collecting sunlight in orbit, where it...

















































