Cybersecurity in the Autonomous Vehicle Realm
As cyber-physical systems (CPS), such as autonomous vehicles, robotic systems, smart grid and unmanned aerial vehicles are becoming more complex, they also grow increasingly...
Higher-Power GPS Constellation Prepared for Launch
The U.S. Air Force’s second new GPS III satellite will bring higher-power, more accurate and harder-to-jam signals to the GPS fleet. The new GPS...
Major Shifts Expected in Global HLS Market
Almost 18 years have passed since 9/11, and the global public safety and homeland security market is forecast to go through major shifts. New...
Making IoT Cyber Resilient from the Outset
Smart, internet-connected devices such as home hubs, smartphones and wearable tech which gather and analyze data are referred to as the Internet of Things...
Ghost Ship: Unmanned Ship Sails from San Diego to Hawaii
For the first time ever, a 132 foot long ship managed to sail from San Diego to Pearl Harbor and back without any sailors...
Algorithm Requires Access to Face Datasets
For computer vision and facial recognition systems to work reliably, they need training datasets that approximate real-world conditions. Advances in computer vision approaches facilitate...
Belgium to Enhance its UAV Fleet
Belgium will purchase from the US advanced drones, a deal that could be worth about $600 million. Belgium will use the drones for domestic...
DARPA Wants to Develop Secure IoT Chips
The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has driven the creation of a rapidly growing number of accessible devices and a multitude of...
New Robot Diffuses Situation in Crime Scenes
The presence of robotic systems alongside law enforcement teams in crime scenes can decrease stress and mitigate violence.
In a recent engagement with a domestic...
Next Generation Soldier Protection Promise Immense Advantages
The US Army is enhancing soldier protection, in attempt to increase soldier mobility and lethality. After several years of research and development, the Army...
New Helicopter May Revolutionize Military Aircraft
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT helicopter achieved its first flight this week in West Palm Beach Florida. Co-developed by Boeing and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin...
New Assault Rifle Intended for Hostage Incidents
Drawing on the experience of violent incidents such as the Beslan school siege in which over 1,100 people were held hostage, and the Moscow...
This Military Laser is Manipulated by Xbox Controller
The US Army warfighters are now training with lasers to attack threats in the sky, in order to gain hands-on experience operating a high-energy...
All in One Counter-Drone Detection and Strike System
The US Marines face various challenges when confronting aerial threats. Currently, low altitude air defense (LAAD) Marines have to pair up and use binoculars...
Pocket-Sized Drones Grant Soldiers Extra Surveillance Capabilities
FLIR Systems, best known for their specialization in developing thermal imaging cameras and sensors, has been awarded a $39.6 million contract by the U.S....
Is Japan Deviating from its Defense-Oriented Policy?
Japan has been known for its defense-oriented policy. However, Tokyo now plans to extend the range of its ASM-3 air-launched anti-ship missile in order...
Ocean Remote Sensing Program Reaches New Stage
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has been advancing its Ocean of Things (OoT) program. The program seeks to enable persistent maritime...
Ghost Ship: Unmanned Ship Sails from San Diego to Hawaii
For the first time ever, a 132 foot long ship managed to sail from San Diego to Pearl Harbor and back without any sailors...
Best Technological Combination for ID Verification
Blockchain solutions are based on a time-stamped series of immutable record of data that is managed by cluster of computers not owned by any...
U.S. and India Are Co-developing Military Technologies
The United States and India have been working together on developing a series of small, unmanned, aerial drones that are to be launched from...
Energy Saving Technologies in UAV World
Various companies around the world are exploring new energy solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with increased endurance. A new China-developed hydrogen fuel UAV...
Cybersecurity’s Growing Role in Energy Sector
Critical infrastructures can be the target for severe cybersecurity threats. An alert released recently by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reflected...
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