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Many leading military technology advances have been achieved during 2018.  US Army scientists and army sponsored researches have succeeded in developing intriguing technologies supporting...

Boeing has begun testing a prototype of its UAV that is competing for a U.S. Navy contract for an unmanned carrier-based refueling tanker. Within...

Most drones are small in size, typically large enough to serve as cool cameras or occasionally deliver packages. The US military wants to be...

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...

Smart clothes technology enters the field of search and rescue. The US Homeland Security Department (DHS) is looking to outfit first responders with uniforms...

Most refueling aircraft were designed without defensive systems, but future conflicts could require tankers to move closer to the fight, necessitating the adoption of...

Power electronics are revolutionizing the commercial and military sectors. While silicon-based electronics have been here for decades, their electrical properties degrade in high temperatures,...

Refueling aircraft during a mission in order to extend their range has always been a challenge. A new unmanned carrier-based tanker aircraft will help...

The digitalization of the energy and infrastructure field in recent years has made it more vulnerable to cyber threats. Providing cybersecurity to critical infrastructure...

An innovative project could save lives. A self-piloting drone ambulance that could carry a single person for up to 150km at a maximum speed...

Portable and wearable technology is supporting the future of military medical devices. Following the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), there are a...

An insect-sized flying robot could help with time-consuming tasks like surveying crop growth on large farms or sniffing out gas leaks. These robots soar...

Smart city projects are using a range of technologies, such as sensors, video, smart meters, analytics, and more to improve the lives of citizens,...

A new medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can lift and transport a payload of over 90 kg. The Dauntless UAV is manufactured by Mobile...

The US Navy ordered 13 new fuel cell propulsion systems for installation onboard its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Protonex, a Ballard Power Systems’ subsidiary,...

The proliferation of radios, handheld smart devices, GPS, and other personal electronic devices supporting the “future soldier”’s operation has been prompting the examination of...

Tethered drones have various advantages, including the fact that there is no need for a trained pilot to operate them, they have a continuous...

Autonomous systems are predicted to become a part of daily life – often operating without human intervention. However, every time an autonomous system or...

The vast array of connected industrial devices, such as embedded sensors, smart lighting, and monitoring systems, requires high levels of security. Most sensitive web...

This is the next big thing in rocket propulsion. An Israeli company is developing a gel-based propellant that will change the way rockets and...

Critical infrastructures can be the target for severe cybersecurity threats. An alert released recently by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reflected...

The combination of UAVs, machine learning, and automated image processing technologies can help electric utilities inspect power installations and make informed decisions. A new...