China Advances its Own GPS Technology
GPS, run by the U.S. government, had a nearly $56 billion economy in 2015. The GPS is currently used in nearly every major positioning...
US-Israel Cooperation in Counter UAV Efforts
19The threat of drones has been increasing in recent years. Israel and the U.S. which have been at the forefront of air defense cooperation...
Will Russia’s New Fighter Jet Take-Off?
Russia’s MiG Aircraft Corporation is working on the MiG-41 fifth-generation fighter-interceptor. The MiG-31 interceptor will be eventually replaced by the MiG-41 aircraft, which is...
VPN – What is It and Why Do Armed Forces Use...
VPN ,or virtual private network, is a term we hear more and more. This is understandable if you take into consideration the many varied...
New App to Track Personnel in GPS-Denied Environments
Various technologies might not work at a time of need in GPS-denied environments. A new mapping and location solution can overcome this problem. The...
Increase in UAV Attacks on Russian Stronghold in Syria
Unmanned aerial vehicles have been employed extensively by the various players in the Syrian arena. Russia's Hmeimim airbase in Syria has intercepted a total...
German Navy Gets New Advanced Maritime Rotary UAV
The German Navy gets a new airborne reconnaissance technology. The new, unmanned, airborne system, a NATO-compliant heavy fuel rotary UAV SKELDAR V-200, is scheduled...
Innovative Solution for Drones in GPS-Denied Environments
Drones use GPS to find their way without a pilot. But GPS signals can be easily blocked by tall skyscrapers or trees — leaving...
Unmanned Systems Expert? Don’t Miss AUS&R 2018
If you are part of the global and Israeli unmanned systems and robotics ecosystem, you cannot afford to miss the leading annual event in...
Your Home Fax Might Help Hackers Take Over Your Network
A ground-breaking research dubbed Faxploit, conducted by CheckPoint, unfolds the shocking dangers of the seemingly simple and technologically innocent fax machine. The daunting news...
New Technologies for Subterranean Environments Warfare
In time-sensitive scenarios, whether in active combat operations or disaster response settings, warfighters and first responders in subterranean environments are faced with a range...
Drone Users are Also Entitled to Privacey
A remote identification system under development will protect drone users from privacy encroachments while simultaneously providing air traffic controllers and aviation authorities with enough...
New Tech Connects Wisdom of the Crowd with Police Investigations
The increase in the amount of evidence gathered from surveillance systems, body cameras, and civilians can help solve crimes. However, it also presents new...
Wearable Light-Weight Drone Jammer Developed
The Danish firm MyDefense has developed a new clip-on device for drone jamming, Pitbull, designed to be worn by dismounted soldiers for hours at...
Aircrews Enhance Performance Using Wearable Medical Technology
US Air Force is using new wearable medical technology which bring advanced deployed medical capabilities further forward on the battlefield.
Researchers from Wright-Patterson Air Force...
First US City to Employ Body Scanners at Metro
Growing terrorist threats to transportation systems around the world and the possibility of a massive attack have brought about an increase in security measures...
Seal-Inspired Tech will Detect Submarines
Seawater is often turbid, clouded with organic matter and reducing visibility to mere feet. A new concept in underwater detection takes its inspiration from...
Mecca Pilgrimage – Serious Security Challenge
Saudi Arabia has been coping with complex public safety challenges. The Saudi Government is hosting the Hajj, the largest worship procession, gathering three million...
“Blind” Robot Demonstrates Exceptional Capabilities
MIT’s Cheetah 3 robot, a 90-pound mechanical beast — about the size of a full-grown Labrador - can now leap and gallop across rough...
Advanced Counter Drone System Certified
Another system has been developed to counter drone operation in unauthorized airspaces.
The DroneGun Tactical system has been recently certified as compliant for human exposure,...
The Way You Swipe Might Detect Your Identity
Major data breaches are a near-daily occurrence. Cyberthieves have been obtaining billions of passwords and other sensitive personal information. Behavioral biometrics is a new...
Unexpected Method to Fight Boat Swarm Attack
Like a swarm of insects, a swarm of boats can pose a threat as a larger, far more expensive warship might not be able...
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This Helmet Doesn’t Just Protect Soldiers — It Connects Them
Modern soldiers increasingly operate with multiple connected devices at once, such as radios, sensors, cameras, navigation systems, hearing protection, and digital battlefield applications. While...
