The AI That Lets Robots Navigate Using Just One Look
Robots are getting better at sensing their surroundings, but moving safely through unfamiliar spaces remains a bottleneck. Most autonomous systems still depend on building...
911 Call Centers Shift to Cloud Computing
As first responder agencies in the US move toward shared ESInet environments and full next-generation 911 infrastructure (NG9-1-1), the ability to record multimedia communications...
Why Future Ground Robots Won’t Need Pre-Programmed Gaits
Robots are often expected to operate where wheels fail: collapsed buildings, uneven ground, mud, ice, or debris-covered floors. Yet most legged robots still struggle...
A Rifle-Carrying Drone That Almost Never Misses
Small drones are already reshaping ground combat, but most weaponized variants still struggle with accuracy. Recoil, vibration, wind, and constant micro-movements make it difficult...
This 8×8 Vehicle Goes From Ocean to Battlefield
Amphibious assaults place unique demands on armored vehicles. Platforms must survive open-water transit, land directly onto hostile shores, and then continue operating inland against...
Revolutionary Public Safety LTE Communication Trial Underway
The public safety community has long called for mobile broadband to support its mission to save lives. With the adoption of LTE mobile broadband...
The Cargo Drone Designed for High-Risk Resupply
Resupplying frontline units has always carried risk. Ground convoys remain vulnerable to surveillance, ambush, long-range fires, and loitering munitions. At the same time, modern...
New Unmanned Helicopter Reflects Unique Advantages
A new unmanned helicopter is under development in two versions. VR-Technologies design bureau, part of Russian Helicopters, has begun bench tests of the main...
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...
Egozi: After Long Delay, Israeli Government is Trying to Save its...
By Arie Egozi
After a long period in which the Israeli government has treated the country’s space industry as if it belonged to a foreign...
No Pilot, No Problem: The Rise of “Loyal Wingman” Drones
As air forces adapt to more contested environments, there is growing demand for platforms that can operate alongside manned aircraft while reducing risk to...
The Anti-Drone Weapon That Drives Itself
The growing use of drones in both military and civilian environments is creating a new type of threat that traditional air defenses are not...
Hybrid Tiger UAV to Defeat Flight Endurance Challenge
The widespread use of small UAVs in both the military and industry has been limited to-date by the factor of endurance. To fly all...
A Smarter Way to Find Hidden Threats Underwater
Naval mines remain one of the most disruptive and persistent threats in maritime operations. They are relatively simple to deploy but difficult and time-consuming...
The Push to Stop Drones With Beams Instead of Missiles
The growing use of small drones is forcing a rethink in short-range air defense. Commercial quadcopters and improvised FPV systems are inexpensive, easy to...
Meet iHLS Security Accelerator’s Fifth Cycle
This week, the amazing startups of the fifth cycle of iHLS Security Accelerator assembled for the first meetup in this special program.
The innovative ideas...
Switzerland Integrating Drone To Air Traffic Control
Switzerland is on the cusp of becoming the first country to formally integrate drones into the air traffic management system that controls its airspace.
The...
Reusable Rocket Engine Hits Hypersonic Milestone
Hypersonic systems promise significant advantages in speed and responsiveness, but their development has been slowed by a persistent challenge: most propulsion technologies are designed...
Pre-Seed & Seed Investment Round: Call for Defense & Dual-Use Tech
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Pre-Seed & Seed Investment Round for Defense & Dual-Use Tech. In partnership with a premier network of venture capital funds, a new...
The End to Death By Friendly Fire?
During training and even operational missions, an unfortunately common occurrence among troops is death by friendly fire. The situation is even more difficult for...
The Weapon Iran Claims Was Used Is One of the Rarest...
Modern air-defense systems are becoming increasingly capable of detecting, tracking, and intercepting conventional threats. Cruise missiles can fly low and maneuver around terrain, but...
Face Recognition for Police Use Criticized
Face recognition is one of the most contentious areas in studies, because of issues of both privacy and race. Now it is claimed that...
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A New Robot Submarine Built for Stealth Strike Missions
As unmanned systems expand across air and land domains, underwater autonomy is becoming an increasingly important area of military development. Traditional submarines remain highly...
