Insect-Size Microrobotics for Life-Saving Operations
Microrobots have been studied by the U.S. military for years, but they tend to be simple machines with limited intelligence. Recently, however, the Defense...
Ground-Breaking Counter-Drone Technology
The protection of critical and business facilities from possible security breaches by unmanned aircraft has become more needed, and technologies that monitor and potentially...
New Tool Against Phishing Attacks
Protecting against phishing attacks, in which malicious actors attempt to gain access to a user’s credentials (and then to systems and networks) through social...
Quantum Leap in Airport Traffic Management
Air traffic controllers monitor take-offs, landings and ground traffic, while they also watch the runways and taxiways, ensuring that aircraft do not cross active...
First Responders will Get Advanced UAV Technology
Authorities and public safety services currently use UAV for a variety of purposes every day, including for fire spot detection from above buildings, search...
Germany Establishes New Defense Research Agency
Germany wants to establish an agency like the American DARPA. Its Defense and Interior ministry officials are pushing for the creation of a new...
Controlling Autonomous Systems – Through Mind
The US Pentagon is planning to apply mind-controlled technology in military environments. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DARPA is selecting teams to develop a...
Indian Special Forces Get Major Upgrade
The Indian government is looking to enhance its special forces. Special operation forces of the army, navy and air force will get a major...
Lockheed Martin Exposes Advanced Firefighting Airtanker
Lockheed Martin has exposed its LM-100J "FireHerc," a civil-certified firefighting airtanker variant of the proven C-130J Super Hercules that is the airlifter of choice...
Military Supply Drone Required
The US Marine Corps is interested in a larger and more powerful autonomous drone delivery system than currently available. The system should be capable...
Revolutionary Tech for X-Ray Inspection of Suspicious Objects
A novel x-ray technology will be used to develop the next generation of safe and rapid inspection equipment. Developed by the UK Defence, Science...
Competition Over Stealth Technology at Battlefield
Rostec, one of Russia's major weapons producers has revealed a new military-grade coating capable of copying the colors of the surrounding environment. The company...
New Application to Simulate Hazardous Materials Handling
On average two people die in the US every day as the result of incidents that take place within confined spaces. In many cases...
Saudi Arabia to Purchase Small Warships for Lockheed Martin
Saudi Arabia’s government will receive four corvette-sized small surface warships from Lockheed Martin Corp., within the framework of a $451 million order. Saudi Arabia...
German Puma AIFV to be Upgraded
The German Army’s Puma armored infantry fighting vehicle (AIFV) will be upgraded in order to enhance the situational awareness of the combatants. The operation...
Unexpected Device for Spotting Buried Explosives
A new technology for explosive detection has been exposed. The US Marine Corps is fielding new night vision binoculars equipped with thermal imaging that...
US Army Pistols Get New Accessories
US Army equipment officials are working on a program to find a new pistol holster that will allow soldiers to carry the Modular Handgun...
New UAV for Maritime Surveillance Missions Exposed
A new, twin-engined fixed-wing UAV designed for maritime surveillance missions has been exposed by Tekever. The AR5 is designed to address maritime concerns such...
Quantum will Replace GPS Navigation Systems
Quantum information science (QIS), which includes quantum computing, has recently captured the interest of many in Washington for its theoretical potential to deliver more...
Meet Soldier’s Best Friend
The Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC) is a hydraulic-powered exoskeleton suit intended to support soldiers on the battlefield and allow them to transport heavy...
Twitter-Based Algorithm to Help Rescue Efforts During Disasters
An international team of researchers has developed a new algorithm that analyzes Twitter data to identify smaller disaster-related events, known as sub-events, and generate...
First UAV Mapping over Major Urban Area
The first UAV mapping mission over a major Canadian metropolitan city was concluded. This first of its kind operation, flown over the downtown core...
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A Drone Soldiers Can Carry — and Let Fly Itself
Frontline units often face a simple limitation: access to real-time aerial intelligence. In many cases, smaller formations must rely on higher command to allocate...
