Protection

Scenes from science fiction movies are slowly but surely becoming a reality. U.S. Scientists are working on next-gen combat gear for soldiers inspired by...

American goverment officials for the Department of Homeland Security chose Illinois University and its researchers to head a research program for developing and upgrading...

Naval mines remain one of the most persistent threats in maritime security. Relatively inexpensive and easy to deploy, they can disrupt shipping lanes, block...

If you are a manager of a company, you should know that it is already under attack. Though not your fault, this is certainly...

Voice-controlled assistants have become a constant presence in homes, phones, and offices, quietly waiting for a wake word before responding. That convenience, however, depends...

The rapid spread of low-cost kamikaze drones is creating a growing challenge for air defense systems. These small, expendable platforms can be deployed in...

New sensing technologies provide smart fences with the capability to locate intrusion with accuracy of few meters. Critical sites can be secured today by a...

Thermal imaging cameras are increasingly used in security, industrial inspection, automotive safety and emergency response. Yet one component has remained a persistent cost driver:...

Modern armored warfare is being reshaped by the rapid spread of advanced anti-tank weapons. Guided missiles, top-attack munitions, and portable rockets are now widely...

Modern warships are increasingly exposed to short-range aerial threats that traditional defenses struggle to counter efficiently. Small drones and fast, maneuverable targets can overwhelm...

Hand edema can significantly limit mobility, reduce grip strength and complicate recovery following injury, surgery or chronic illness. Standard treatments often rely on manual...

Modern military units often face a difficult compromise when selecting small arms. Rifles optimized for close and medium-range combat typically use ammunition that is...

Armored vehicles are facing a wider and more complex threat environment than ever before. Alongside traditional anti-tank missiles and rocket-propelled grenades, modern battlefields are...

As drones move from niche tools to everyday infrastructure, a core challenge is becoming increasingly clear: current systems struggle to meet the endurance, autonomy,...

As unmanned systems become more common, the challenge is no longer just flying a drone, but managing many of them at once. In current...

Providing advanced medical care in remote or high-risk environments remains a major challenge. On the battlefield, the time between injury and treatment is often...

Small drones have become one of the most difficult threats for infantry units to counter. Their speed, size, and maneuverability make them challenging targets...

Optical satellites provide valuable imagery from orbit, but they have a well-known limitation: they depend on visibility. Clouds, storms, smoke, darkness, and atmospheric conditions...

No longer than a week ago, the Rafael company has announced that the Iron Dome system was successfully tested by the US Army by...

A traffic accident in some remote road in the middle of the night. Someone calls 911, at which point the call center asks 'what...

As combat aircraft take on longer missions and pilots rely more heavily on helmet-mounted sensors and displays, the physical burden on aircrew has become...

Energy infrastructure is becoming a prime target in modern cyber conflict. Power generation, transmission, and distribution systems are increasingly digital, interconnected, and exposed, while...