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Modern military aircraft operate in increasingly contested airspace. Portable surface-to-air missiles, radar-guided threats, and improvised munitions pose constant risks to rotary- and fixed-wing platforms...

A new drone equipped with its own built-in infrared thermal camera will be marketed toward US government agencies, the military, and other organizations that...

Quite a few drone developments focus on clean energy technologies for powering the unmanned aerial vehicles. But drones can also contribute to the environment...

When a soldier is wounded in battle, there is only so much time for them to be saved. The hard part of helping an...

Protecting military bases from small drones has become increasingly difficult. Commercially available unmanned aircraft are becoming more capable, flying farther, carrying larger payloads and...

A full sidearm kit complete with the US Army’s newest M17 handgun will replace the decades-old Beretta M9 pistol, and be supplied to soldiers...

Monitoring large stretches of ocean creates a difficult resource problem for military and security forces. Ports, shipping lanes and strategic waterways may require continuous...

The civilian helicopter market has been on the rise. Much of the growth is powered by technology that is making helicopters safer, more comfortable...

A new aerostat system for electronic testing was unveiled, The aerostat is a platform for electronic testing as it has extended endurance, to days...

Modern armed forces are increasingly looking for strike weapons that can engage targets from long distances without exposing launch platforms to enemy air defenses....

The U.S. has been continuing with its efforts to find technological solutions for the defense of its borders. A new integrated border security solution...

Remote weapons stations (RWS) for the UK Army's new Boxer vehicles by Thales. RBSL and Rheinmetall Landsysteme have jointly awarded a contract to Thales UK...

Modern armored vehicles operate in increasingly complex environments where threats can emerge from any direction. Urban combat, drone attacks, poor weather, smoke, and nighttime...

iHLS is delighted to announce the Conference and Exhibition on Unmanned Systems and Robotics - AUS&R 2018, the leading event held for the sixth...

As modern warfare evolves, so do the technologies designed to protect military forces. In a significant development for air defense, UK Royal Army RAF...

Recent statement states that the Norwegian armed forces will be receiving upgraded Identification-Friend-or-Foe (IFF) technology as part of a contract worth $15 million with...

Modern infantry units are carrying more equipment than ever before. Alongside weapons and ammunition, soldiers now operate radios, batteries, sensors, protective gear, and targeting...

As autonomous vehicles continue to evolve, ensuring their safety in low-visibility conditions has become increasingly critical. A team from Fraunhofer IOF is addressing this...

Firefighters frequently operate in environments where collapsing structures, intense heat, toxic smoke, and rapidly changing conditions pose significant risks. Entering these areas to extinguish...

Soldiers have always built terrain models, or sand tables to visualize the battlefield. Instead, they will soon be using video feed from tiny drones...

In recent years we are experiencing a change in the way armies do battle around the globe: there are no more tanks-on-tanks clashes and...

Wireless networks are under growing pressure as more devices compete for bandwidth indoors. Offices, homes, and public spaces are increasingly crowded with Wi-Fi and...