Laser Weapons Dilemma Preoccupies US Air Force
Most refueling aircraft were designed without defensive systems, but future conflicts could require tankers to move closer to the fight, necessitating the adoption of...
Groundbreaking Approach to Minimizing Combat Vehicle Weight
According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the military spends several billion dollars each year on fuel consumption, which could be reduced by lessening...
Recognizing Faces – Also in the Dark
Thermal cameras are all over the modern battlefield, from intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets such as drones or vehicle and dismounted targeting systems. But...
Will Stealth Fighters be Supplied to Turkish Armed Forces?
The Turkish Armed Forces, which are a part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s JSF program, along with a number of prominent NATO allies...
South Korea Acquires Counter-Drone System
As drones are becoming an increasing threat, South Korea has been acquiring new counter-drone systems. Department 13 International has signed an exclusive distribution agreement...
Special Forces Vehicle: Closer Look at Oshkosh S-ATV
This Special Purposes All-Terrain Vehicle (S-ATV) manufactured by Oshkosh is lightweight and agile, with a modular design to meet a diverse range of mission...
Watch Uber and US Army Collaborating in New Tech
Ride-hailing service Uber and the US Army Research Lab announced a plan to explore some of the toughest technology challenges in delivering the rotorcraft...
Puma UAV will Enhance German Navy Capabilities
Small UAVs have helped transform the way U.S. and allied forces plan, train, equip and operate. Now, the Puma UAV is fielded to the...
Communication Platform to Enhance Infantry Situational Awareness
A new communication platform, called the Integrated Tactical Network, revolutionizes the way tactical leaders are able to communicate, improving the lethality of small units,...
New Common Protocol for UAS Operation
The need for a system to provide UAS users in agriculture with a way to record information about their flights, sensors and maintenance issues...
Full Autonomy While Keeping Man-in-the-Loop: Insights from Future Forces Conference
The message from the intriguing Future Forces Conference held today was that armies are already adopting full autonomy technologies while keeping man-in-the-loop. The conference,...
China’s Laser Weapons Threat
China has been developing laser weapons as part of its push to modernize its military technology and equipment. Weapons range from low-powered tactical beam...
Bird Detection Radar Becomes Powerful Tool for UAS Operators
DeTect has completed the commissioning of a HARRIER Ground- Based Sense-and-Avoid (GBSAA) radar in Spain. The system, supplied to a provider of aerial emergency...
How to Tackle IoT Security in Campuses?
The Internet of Things (IoT), the network of interconnected devices embedded with computing and communication technology, is well underway in higher education institutions, from...
Minesweeper – Now the Autonomous Version
At present, the UK Royal Navy’s equipment used to destroy mines needs to be manned by a crew and specialist divers can be required...
New Solar UAV to Maintain Flight for One Year
A new solar electric unmanned aerial vehicle, which has the potential to fly for up to a year before needing maintenance, has become a...
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....
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New Application Will Alert When Emergency Vehicle is Approaching
A new service, Responder-to-Vehicle (R2V), protects first responders and motorists by delivering real-time alerts to drivers and connected cars via smartphone apps and in-vehicle...
Register Now! In Two Days – Future Forces Conference & Exhibition
Interested in innovation in the defense and security field? Join us on May 9, 2018 and learn from the leading defense industries and the...
Innovative Solution for Stadium Security
In the age of unmanned aerial vehicles proliferation, securing large events has become a complex task. UAVs are becoming increasingly more popular and capable,...
First-of-Its-Kind Installation for UAS Traffic Management
UASs have been playing an increasingly important role, requiring more low-altitude air traffic management solutions. In response to this growing need, a next-generation air...
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