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Robots intended for complex natural environments face a familiar problem: rigid bodies and fixed-color surfaces make them easy to detect and limit their ability...

The rapid spread of small, inexpensive drones has created a growing challenge for security forces and militaries alike. What were once isolated aerial threats...

Modern combat aircraft generate enormous amounts of data, from engine health and avionics status to mission-system performance. As fleets age and platforms become more...

Modern warships are increasingly exposed to short-range aerial threats that traditional defenses struggle to counter efficiently. Small drones and fast, maneuverable targets can overwhelm...

Airspace security has reached a frustrating paradox. Drones are easier than ever to detect, yet safely stopping them remains a persistent challenge. Airports across...

Entering a burning structure remains one of the most dangerous tasks for emergency responders. Extreme heat, toxic smoke, and unstable interiors often prevent crews...

Modern frigate construction program

Low-cost drone swarms have exposed a growing imbalance in modern air defense. Small, unmanned aircraft can cost only a few thousand dollars and be...

Maintaining a credible sea-based nuclear deterrent requires more than just advanced missiles. Submarines tasked with strategic patrols must remain undetected for extended periods while...

As humanoid robots become more advanced, one of the key challenges is making their interactions feel natural. Accurately recognizing faces, tracking expressions and reproducing...

Modern battlefields are becoming increasingly transparent. With drones, satellites, and persistent surveillance systems scanning large areas in real time, traditional missile launchers are easier...

The rapid spread of low-cost, one-way attack drones is creating a growing challenge for air defense systems (specifically the Shahed missiles). These platforms are...

Modern air defense systems are becoming increasingly dense and sophisticated, making it harder for conventional aircraft to operate inside contested airspace. Long-range missiles offer...

Modern surveillance operations increasingly demand radar systems that can detect smaller targets, operate across multiple environments, and integrate quickly onto different platforms. Traditional systems...

INNOFENSE Call for startups – Dual-Use Technologies: Following the immense success of the previous four cycles and their integration into the defense sector, iHLS invites...

A US defense organization expects to take artificial intelligence-fueled tech that keeps aircraft and ground vehicles running smoothly out to sea. A greater understanding...

iHLS is an accelerator for the security sector and its various unique characteristics that provides startups with recognition, international exposure, access to investors and...

Ukraine has faced a growing challenge as Russia introduces faster, more resilient loitering munitions designed to overwhelm conventional air defenses. The latest threat, the...

Small first-person-view (FPV) drones have become a central tool in modern conflicts, but training operators remains a challenge. Real-world FPV flying demands quick reactions,...

For much of the post–Cold War period, the United Kingdom invested relatively little in homeland air and missile defense. Long-range ballistic threats were seen...

Modern naval forces are increasingly challenged by the limits of traditional missile defense. Ship-based interceptors and radar systems were largely designed to counter predictable...

Modern air operations are becoming increasingly crowded and dangerous. Advanced air defenses, long-range sensors, and rising aircraft costs make every manned sortie a calculated...