New Kirigami-Inspired Parachute Offers a Simple, Stable Solution for Airdrops
A lightweight, low-cost parachute design inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami may offer a practical solution for delivering supplies in humanitarian operations and...
The Refueling System That Gets Helicopters Back in the Air in...
Aircraft availability in forward areas often comes down to one limiting factor: fuel. In expeditionary environments, helicopters and transport aircraft are frequently forced to...
INNOFENSE Call for startups – Dual Use Technologies:
Following the immense success of the previous four cycles and their integration into the defense sector, iHLS invites you to join the fifth cycle...
Europe Strengthens Its Sky Shield with a Not-So-New Interceptor System
European air defenses have faced growing scrutiny in recent years, particularly as long-range ballistic missile threats become more prominent. Traditional systems in the region—largely...
The Underwater Drone That Hitches a Ride to Battle
Undersea operations present a persistent challenge: distance and endurance. Oceans are vast, and autonomous underwater vehicles must travel long ranges before reaching their mission...
Blockchain System to Track Aviation Parts
A blockchain project will track aviation parts throughout their lifecycles. The development will be carried out under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement of...
The Future of Military Logistics: New Drone Delivers 225 Kg of...
UAS manufacturer Silent Arrow has been awarded a $1.8 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)....
An Air Defense Deal Marks Another Step in Israel’s Defense Exports
As aerial threats become more diverse and harder to detect, many countries are reassessing how well their air defenses can cope with modern risks....
Israel Ministry of Defense: Call for Startups
Call for Startups: Apply to INNOFENSE Innovation Center - with Israel DDR&D, IMoD.
Applications are open to the second cycle of the INNOFENSE Innovation Center...
Teamwork Takes Flight: Drones Move Heavy Objects
Researchers at TU Delft in the Netherlands have developed an algorithm that enables multiple autonomous drones to work together to carry heavy payloads, even...
Air Defense Is Shifting from Quality to Quantity — Carefully
Growing missile arsenals are placing unprecedented pressure on air and missile defense systems. Ballistic threats are no longer limited to a small number of...
INNOFENSE Open Call for Dual-Use Startups
INNOFENSE Call for startups – Dual Use Technologies:
Following the immense success of the previous four cycles and their integration into the defense sector, iHLS...
Major Funding Boost Accelerates Hydrogen-Powered Drone Tech
Long-endurance unmanned aircraft have traditionally faced the same limits: batteries restrict range, combustion engines add noise and heat, and payload capacity often forces trade-offs...
From 48 Hours to 2: A Robot Speeds Up Tank Servicing
Maintaining armored vehicles is often as demanding as operating them. Tank engines are packed with sensors, wiring, fuel lines, and mechanical components layered in...
Drone Delivery of 3D Printed Parts Used for Remote Military Equipment...
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is testing a system that integrates 3D printing with drone technology to facilitate equipment repairs in remote locations...
Forget Contractors: These Drones Are Built by Airmen Themselves
Modern air forces are under growing pressure to adapt quickly to a battlefield where unmanned systems evolve faster than traditional procurement cycles. Commercial drones...
Good Luck to the Startups Selected for INNOFENSE Innovation Center’s Second...
The second batch of the INNOFENSE Innovation Center is being launched today! Eight innovative projects out of 120 startups that applied were selected for...
TAK Turns Smartphones into Battlefield Coordination Tools
Over the past decade, the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) has grown from a research experiment into one of the most widely used digital tools...
This Autonomous Aircraft Delivers Supplies in Mountains and Bad Weather
Supplying forces and communities in remote or high-altitude regions has always been a logistical challenge. Mountainous terrain, limited runways, harsh weather, and damaged infrastructure...
INNOFENSE Call for startups – Dual Use Technologies
Following the immense success of the previous four cycles and their integration into the defense sector, iHLS invites you to join the fifth cycle...
A New Device That Takes the Weight Off Soldiers’ Shoulders
Heavy body armor remains one of the most persistent physical challenges for soldiers, law enforcement officers, and security personnel. Modern plates provide essential protection,...
The Cargo Drone Designed for High-Risk Resupply
Resupplying frontline units has always carried risk. Ground convoys remain vulnerable to surveillance, ambush, long-range fires, and loitering munitions. At the same time, modern...
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The Next Step in Drone Defense: 30 Targets Per Minute
The growing use of drones on the battlefield is creating a new challenge for air defense systems. Small, low-cost drones can operate individually or...
