Independent Parachute Solution to Save Drones
A drone falling from the sky not only has the potential to hurt people on the ground but also to hurt your wallet, especially...
Revolutionary Program to Integrate Maritime Unmanned Platforms
The OCEAN2020 project is a cross-European military research program that will integrate unmanned platforms for maritime surveillance and interdiction. The project, a European Defence...
FAA approves UAV use for movie making
The FAA has granted six aerial photo and video operators' permission to use small unmanned aircraft (UAVs) for filming on closed sets through a process the...
POWER INSTALLATIONS IN THE U.S – PRIME TARGETS FOR CYBER ATTACKS
Power utilities in the U.S. are under daily cyberattacks, according to report released Tuesday by members of Congress.
Of about 160 utilities surveyed in the...
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile Passes US Army test
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) has completed its minimum short-range qualification fire testing, passing a critical milestone.
The PrSM is Lockheed Martin's offering for the company's...
U.S. – Human Guards Replaced by Robots and Automatic Systems
High-security compounds have traditionally employed security guards to protect buildings and facilities, deter intrusions, and prevent theft, but as budget cuts continue to force...
The Battlefield’s Newest Weapon Doesn’t Fire a Shot—It Makes Decisions
Modern military operations depend heavily on the electromagnetic spectrum. Radar systems, communications networks, GPS signals and electronic warfare equipment all compete for access to...
Virtual & Augmented Reality – Also Under the Ground
In recent years, virtual and augmented reality (VAR) technologies have begun making a mark in the resource sector, bringing with it the potential to...
Australia purchases IAI’s Heron
There is no doubt the world is marching towards a technological advancements unheard of before. With each passing day we hear of more unmanned...
Major New Player Enters The Firefighting Arena
A heavy-duty firefighting supportive drone has been designed by the Spain-based startup, DRONE HOPPER. According to the company, the drone offers “safety, flexibility, and...
How to Protect Troops from Coronavirus
The US Defense Department wants to balance the need to protect troops from the coronavirus while maintaining their readiness to fight. The challenge is...
Drone Remote Identification – Rule is Taking Effect
Final rules took effect in the US on April 21 for remotely identifying drones and allowing operators of small drones to fly over people...
Self-Protection System Capable Of Detecting Danger
Hensoldt is expanding the performance of its MUSS (Multifunctional Self-Protection System) self-protection system for armored vehicles in order to detect and ward off additional,...
Are Tentacles the Future of Robotic Grippers?
A team of scientists and researchers from Beihang University in China and Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have been working together to...
Fast Lane to Autonomous Driving Now Also for Extreme Terrain Uses...
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have become an integral part of driving safety. Training these autonomous systems to see the environment similarly to humans...
Solar UAS – Silent and Undetectable
A solar electric, fixed wing, long endurance, long range Unmanned Aircraft System is the only solar electric unmanned aerial system to provide long endurance...
Autonomous Robots Will Combat Underwater Mines
The United States navy has recently successfully tested an autonomous robot used to detect, identify, and destroy undersea mines. The unmanned system allows soldiers...
Even Half-Blind, It Finds the Target: A New Kind of Sensing...
Robots designed to detect and track chemical sources, such as gas leaks, explosives, or hazardous materials, typically rely on multiple sensors working in perfect...
Deep Learning and Security Applications – What is it All About?
Machine learning, deep learning, and other aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) have become major basis for advanced technologies in any field. In the defense...
New Machine Learning Model Detects Harmful Social Media Comments
A new machine-learning model developed by a team of researchers from Australia and Bangladesh is making waves in the fight against toxic social media...
Situational Awareness at First Glance
A new AI-based video management software provides critical decision-support capabilities to increase mission effectiveness and situational awareness for ground vehicle crews. The highly integrated...
From Gaming Gear to Battlefield Training: The New FPV Simulator
Small first-person-view (FPV) drones have become a central tool in modern conflicts, but training operators remains a challenge. Real-world FPV flying demands quick reactions,...
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