Full Autonomy While Keeping Man-in-the-Loop: Insights from Future Forces Conference
The message from the intriguing Future Forces Conference held today was that armies are already adopting full autonomy technologies while keeping man-in-the-loop. The conference,...
Revolutionary Indoor Drone Developed
Currently, the landscape of drone-based security and imaging services is lacking precision. A new drone developed by Vtrus technology start-up can now, for the...
Call for Startups: Pitch on Startup Stage at AUS&R 2020 Unmanned...
Are you startups in the unmanned systems field? This is your opportunity to get maximum exposure to the defense industries and the leading players!
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Transforming Civilian Aircraft into Advanced Military ISR Assets
Northrop Grumman recently showcased the second phase of its Deep Sensing and Targeting (DSaT) system during the Vanguard 24 exercise, an annual military experiment...
Smart Radar Assistant Helps Ships Steer Clear of Danger
Marine collisions with fixed offshore structures—such as oil platforms, abandoned wellheads, and navigational hazards—remain a persistent problem for commercial operators and coastal authorities. These...
The Blind-Spot Tech That Could Make Autonomous Systems Safer
Autonomous vehicles and mobile robots rely on cameras, LiDAR and other sensors to navigate safely. These systems perform well within direct line of sight,...
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,...
A Silent Signal Designed to Save Pets in Smoke-Filled Buildings
Fires move fast, and in smoke-filled homes visibility drops to near zero within minutes. Firefighters entering these environments are trained to search for people...
DARPA To Use Organisms To Monitor The Ocean
The world's vast oceans and seas offer seemingly endless spaces in which adversaries can maneuver undetected. The U.S. military deploys networks of manned and...
Satellite Based System to Help Guide Ships into Harbors
Maritime pilots help to guide ships into harbors with the help of GPS, but the existing technology is limiting. A new satellite system could...
Register Now! Don’t Miss AUS&R 2018 Unmanned Systems & Robotics Conference...
iHLS is delighted to announce the Conference and Exhibition on Unmanned Systems and Robotics - AUS&R 2018, the leading event held for the sixth...
Call for Startups – iHLS Innovation Centre
iHLS is an accelerator for the security sector and its various unique characteristics that provides startups with recognition, international exposure, access to investors and...
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 New Robot Tech Keeps Troops Out of CBRN Danger
Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards remain among the most dangerous threats soldiers can face. Detecting and responding to these risks is often slow,...
When GPS Fails, This System Keeps Everything Running
Modern military systems rely heavily on satellite navigation and timing, but these signals are increasingly vulnerable. In contested environments, electronic warfare can disrupt or...
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...
Watch: Advanced “Robo-Wolves” Could Replace Soldiers in Battle
At this year’s Airshow China in Zhuhai, China South Industries Group Corporation (CSGC) unveiled its latest development in unmanned combat technology: a series of...
Software Updates Firefighters on Building Plans on Real-time
Firefighters and other first responder teams often need real-time information about the construction of the place they are entering in order to save lives....
Attend Leading Conference & Exhibition: Future Forces
Interested in innovation in the defense and security field? Join us and learn from the leading defense industries and the best experts about the...
Autonomous Boat Mapped Arctic Seafloor for First Time
In the Arctic, many of the nautic charts are built from scant sounding data, often from measurements that are hundreds of years old, because...
Meet Brand New Way to Operate Drones
Drone operators often find it hard to fly the multi-propeller device and take pictures simultaneously, having to think about multiple controls for the drone...
Starlink Direct-To-Cell Services Disruptive to Military Actions
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service recently revealed its new direct-to-cell service that allows individuals to directly connect to satellites via their smartphones. This service, as...
















































