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Cost-Effective Solution for Microsatellite Launch Under Development
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Future Drone to Map Underground Megacities Under Fire
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Combat Vehicle Data Fusion System to Minimize Soldiers’ Overload
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Chinese Military Develops Mystery Missile
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New Device will Simulate Shoulder-Fired Missiles
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Next Stage in War against Cyberattacks
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Observatory Aircraft to Take Part in Ballistic Missile Tests
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Innovation in Flexible Soft Sensor Technology
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Iran’s Combat Drone Program – What Global Consequences?
During 2018, Iran has increased combat drone operations both domestically and internationally. The Iranian indigenous drone program seems like a serious threat to both...
New Battlesuit is Under Development Confidentially
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Egozi: The Drone Scandal
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Intriguing Weapon Against Drones
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Stricter Ruling Regarding Drone Identification
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Cybersecurity’s Growing Role in Energy Sector
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Big Data for Business Continuity – Imperative in Emergency
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SUGVs Operated by Simple Tablet-Based Tech
The US Marines Corps will be equipped with additional battle-proven small unmanned ground vehicles (SUGVs), supplied by Endeavor Robotics. The SUGV is a portable,...
Firefighters to Train with Most Realistic Interface
Developing any new product for first responders requires complex and resource-intensive testing. Testing interfaces in real emergencies could expose first responders to high risk....
AUS&R 2018 – Leading Conference on Unmanned Vehicles and Robotics
The AUS&R 2018 Conference and Exhibition, organized by iHLS for the sixth year, will focus on the unique role of the unmanned systems at...
Radars Will Not be Able to Tell Bird-Like Drone from Real...
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Hybrid UAV Tiger Gets New Propulsion System
The US Navy ordered 13 new fuel cell propulsion systems for installation onboard its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Protonex, a Ballard Power Systems’ subsidiary,...
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