Technology

Small flying robots face a persistent tradeoff between endurance and complexity. Flapping-wing designs can generate thrust but consume energy quickly, while fixed-wing platforms struggle...

The US State Department approved to market the Mako High-Performance Jet Tactical Unmanned Aerial System to certain European and Asia Pacific region countries. The...

Airspace security has reached a frustrating paradox. Drones are easier than ever to detect, yet safely stopping them remains a persistent challenge. Airports across...

Power grids were never designed for the load and risk profile they face today. Aging infrastructure, rising electricity demand, extreme weather, and tighter safety...

Carrier-based air operations are increasingly constrained by range. As strike aircraft become more capable and missions push farther from the carrier, a growing share...

Modern military aircraft operate in increasingly contested airspace. Portable surface-to-air missiles, radar-guided threats, and improvised munitions pose constant risks to rotary- and fixed-wing platforms...

Maintaining a credible sea-based nuclear deterrent requires more than just advanced missiles. Submarines tasked with strategic patrols must remain undetected for extended periods while...

The rapid rise of drone warfare has exposed a key limitation in traditional radar systems. Small, low-flying drones are difficult to detect, especially when...

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Operating drones on the battlefield often requires soldiers to expose themselves outside armored vehicles, even in high-risk environments. While drones provide critical situational awareness,...

iHLS is delighted to host for the first time the prestigious Startup Competition for innovative technologies in the security, defense and homeland security fields,...

Email remains one of the most critical communication channels for businesses and governments, but it also creates a large and often overlooked attack surface....

A new collaboration has created ‘always-connected’ tactical SUVs for the likes of first responders and law enforcement. Microsoft has partnered with satellite connectivity firm...

Modern military systems rely heavily on satellite navigation and timing, but these signals are increasingly vulnerable. In contested environments, electronic warfare can disrupt or...

Recently, US Air Force top official stated that America must prepare to fight and win wars in outer space. Now, Russia makes sure it...

The modern battlefield presents a persistent challenge: adversaries are learning quickly, adapting to new technologies, and forcing defense systems to respond dynamically. At the...

In order to upgrade and improve airport security systems, the U.S. government and airport security experts are working to develop vendor-neutral software for explosives...

Modern military ground operations are increasingly moving toward autonomous systems capable of operating in contested environments with reduced risk to personnel. However, developing military...

Foldable structures are widely used in engineering because they can transform from compact flat sheets into larger three-dimensional forms. But most existing designs face...

The French army will upgrade its capabilities with the arrival of the new Patroller tactical UAVs next year. The new system will bring about...

A software platform could assist in proactively preventing acts of violence in public spaces, workplaces and other facilities. The challenge the software aims to...

WebAssembly has become one of the technologies powering modern browser-based software. Applications that once required installation, such as image editors, collaboration tools, and visualization...