Satellite Communications Found Wide Open to Interception with Basic Equipment
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For decades, mobile phones have relied on a fixed network identifier that quietly follows users wherever they go. Known as the International Mobile Subscriber...
The Underwater Drone That Hitches a Ride to Battle
Undersea operations present a persistent challenge: distance and endurance. Oceans are vast, and autonomous underwater vehicles must travel long ranges before reaching their mission...
This Robot Sees Threats on the Ground — and Now in...
Unmanned ground vehicles are increasingly used to reduce risk to personnel in complex environments, but they face a persistent weakness: exposure to small, hard-to-detect...
Efficient Alternative to UAV Purchasing
Leasing unmanned aircraft systems (UAVs) has become a more popular option, not only by commercial companies but also by military users that seek to...
New Device Challenges Terrorists
Asymmetric warfare, meaning conventional militaries combatting guerrilla and terrorist organizations, has long posed a challenge for states. New technology combining mobile platforms with the...
First on the Scene: Autonomous Drones for Emergency Response
Another development has been seen in the realm of unmanned autonomous first responders, when the Bee Cave Police Department in Austin is poised to...
Researchers Develop Energy-Efficient AI Chips for Small Drones Using Neuromorphic Computing
As small drones become increasingly capable of performing advanced tasks such as autonomous navigation and object recognition, one major hurdle remains: their limited battery...
The Tech That Beats Bad Signals to the Punch
Modern battlefields are shaped as much by the electromagnetic spectrum as by physical terrain. Communications, sensors, navigation signals, and targeting systems all depend on...
How Cyberattacks Were Used to Open the Door for Military Strikes:...
Cyber operations are increasingly seen as a way to shape the battlefield before the first aircraft or ground unit moves. Power grids, communications networks,...
A Modular Weapon That Disrupts the Battlefield’s Signals
Modern air operations increasingly depend on the electromagnetic spectrum. Radar, communications links, targeting networks and drone control systems all rely on uninterrupted access to...
New Technology Will Enable First Responders To See Through Smoke
A new technology by will let its users see through smoke, snow, fog and low light conditions.
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China’s “Big Brother” Policy – Extended to Cars
China has been increasing its surveillance measures regarding its population in what seems to be another step towards the “Big Brother” concept. The Chinese...
Revolutionary High-Resolution Satellites Raise Privacy Concerns
Startup company Albedo is setting out to collect and provide the highest resolution optical and thermal imagery from the sky. The images will have...
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...
Invisible Eavesdropping: How Laptop Mics Could Be Leaking Your Conversations
A newly uncovered flaw in everyday microphones may be exposing users to an unexpected and unsettling form of surveillance—one that doesn’t rely on hacking...
When GPS Goes Dark, This Drone Keeps Flying
Modern unmanned systems rely heavily on satellite navigation, but in many operational environments GPS has become a fragile resource. Adversaries now routinely jam or...
Long-Range Strikes Start With Better Eyes in the Sky
Monitoring vast maritime areas has become one of the harder problems for modern air forces. Surface vessels can blend into sea clutter, operate far...
From the Cold War to Now: A Spy Plane Gets Smarter
High-altitude surveillance aircraft are designed to operate beyond the reach of most threats, but modern air defense systems are steadily closing that gap. Advanced...
AI Speed Cameras Pose Threat to Privacy
As the rates of accidents caused by distracted driving continue to climb, the UK is planning a nationwide rollout of AI-powered speed cameras -...
Chinese-Made Drones Restricted Amid National Security Concerns
The US Department of Commerce has announced plans to impose new restrictions on drones from China and Russia, citing concerns about the security risks...
The Submarine That Hides, Listens, and Strikes from the Deep
A new generation of submarine warfare has emerged with the debut of the A26, which is described as the world’s first fifth-generation submarine. Developed...
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