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A heavy turbojet UAV is under development by Russian designers will be able to fly at least twice as fast as its propeller-driven analogues,...

Aetherflux, a U.S.-based startup founded by physicist Baiju Bhatt, is setting its sights on revolutionizing space-based solar power (SBSP) by developing a scalable and...

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...

Small unmanned aerial systems have become an increasingly common challenge for naval forces. Surveillance drones can track ship movements, collect targeting information, and operate...

The development and manufacturing of systems for the defense and aerospace fields pose challenges that require both expertise and creativity to come up with...

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) have developed new battery and solar fibers for wearable electronics with an ambition to develop...

The effectiveness of unmanned aerial vehicles is limited by their flight time and payload capacity. Longer flight times are often needed and alternative power...

As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular, safety concerns related to their lithium-ion batteries have emerged, especially following accidents or damage. In response, researchers...

iHLS is proud to present AUS&R 2021 - the Unmanned Systems and Robotics Conference - the ninth annual event. Unmanned systems at sea, in the...

Typical battery-powered drones offer between 20 and 30 minutes of flight time and often require generators to be brought on site for battery charging....

Advanced AI tools and systems are beginning to be heavily criticized for the immense amounts of energy they use, but experts claim these tools...

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...

Australian researchers from the University of Sydney and the Sydney Nano Institute have achieved a step forward in solar energy technology with a high-performance...

The search for technologies enabling safer battery use has brought about new developments. American Lithium Energy’s wearable battery was shot with a high-powered military...

Vehicles operating in combat zones and reconnaissance missions require silent operation. Oshkosh Defense has unveiled its silent drive hybrid-electric Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), the...

Drones have been executing more and more missions in the infrastructure field - monitoring, inspection, maintenance, etc., helping cut costs and keeping workers out...

The US Navy and Boeing are in the process of completing ground tests of the MQ-25 Stingray drone. The aircraft is primarily designed for...

Odysseus is a solar-powered high-altitude and long-endurance autonomous aircraft, utilizing advanced solar cell technology and lightweight materials allowing it to remain on station indefinitely,...

Moving heavy cargo by air without runways remains a major bottleneck for emergency response, logistics, and military operations. Helicopters can do the job, but...

A team of scientists and engineers, the members of the US Air Force Research Laboratory’s Flexible Materials and Processing Team, has been developing flexible...

Arcfox, a Chinese EV brand under BAIC Group, has rolled out its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), the Alpha T5 Extended Range Edition. Designed...

Researchers at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) have unveiled a groundbreaking energy harvester that generates continuous electricity from seawater. This innovative...