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Unmanned ground, aerial and naval systems provide a remotely-operated and autonomous safe option for surveillance, data gathering, inspection, resupply, etc. for defense, security and dual-use missions.

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Stacking the Shield: A New Approach to Sky Protection

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Air and missile defense planners are facing a rapidly widening threat spectrum. Beyond traditional aircraft, modern forces must contend with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles,...
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Why Modern Air Combat Needs Unmanned Wingmen

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Modern air operations are becoming increasingly crowded and dangerous. Advanced air defenses, long-range sensors, and rising aircraft costs make every manned sortie a calculated...
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How Autonomous Sea Drones Are Extending Naval Defense Beyond the Coast

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Navies are facing a growing challenge offshore: how to maintain persistent awareness and protection across vast maritime areas without tying up crewed vessels for...
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There’s More Than One Way to Control A Swarm of Drones

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A growing need on the modern battlefield is to deploy vast numbers of low-cost, autonomous systems rather than relying on expensive, manned platforms. This...
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The Tech That Lets Armored Vehicles See in Every Direction

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Armored vehicles operate in some of the most demanding and visually restrictive environments on the battlefield. Dust, smoke, darkness, urban clutter, and limited sightlines...

The Border That Watches Its Back

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Modern borders are increasingly difficult to defend with traditional means alone. Fast-moving ground forces, low-flying drones, cyber interference, and long-range missiles compress reaction times...

How Grasshopper Wings Might Shape the Next Generation of Silent Drones

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Small flying robots face a persistent tradeoff between endurance and complexity. Flapping-wing designs can generate thrust but consume energy quickly, while fixed-wing platforms struggle...

Is It Possible To Control A Swarm of 200 Drones Single-Handedly?...

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The effective coordination of numerous unmanned aerial vehicles presents a significant logistical and operational challenge. Traditional models, where a single operator controls one or...

This Autonomous Ground Robot Actually Redefined Battlefield Roles

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Modern warfare presents extreme risks to soldiers conducting reconnaissance and direct action missions. Operating in complex, contested environments exposes personnel to constant threats, making...

How Are Drone Swarms Nearing Deployment?

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The central challenge on the modern battlefield is transitioning from small-scale experiments to the operational deployment of autonomous systems in mass quantities. While many...
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Seven Hours in the Air: A New Long-Range Attack Drone Emerges

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Long-range unmanned strike systems are reshaping how smaller forces think about reach and deterrence. Until recently, extended-range attack drones were largely the domain of...
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This Machine Learning Trick Can Turn Infrared Into Clear Vision

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Robots are increasingly deployed in environments that are unsafe or inaccessible for humans, from collapsed buildings and underground tunnels to industrial sites and disaster...

The Warship Laser That Hits Tiny Targets Without Missing a Beat

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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...

A Firefighting Robot That Sees Through Smoke Using Radar

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Firefighters face some of the most hostile operating conditions of any emergency service. Thick smoke blocks vision, heat degrades sensors, and GPS signals are...
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Why Modern Navies Prefer Quiet Missiles Over Fast Ones

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Modern naval forces face a difficult equation at sea. Warships are expected to operate closer to contested coastlines, where radar clutter, civilian traffic, and...

Why Future Military Drones May Never Need to Land Again

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One of the main limits on unmanned aircraft operations is endurance. Even the most efficient drones eventually have to land or return to base...
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From Smooth Floors to Stairwells: A New Kind of Robot Mobility

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Stairs remain a stubborn obstacle for mobile robots. Wheels are fast and efficient on flat ground, but they struggle the moment elevation changes appear....

When Robots Start Listening, Missions Get Safer

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Robots have long struggled outside carefully controlled environments. While factory automation excels at repetitive, predefined tasks, even small changes in lighting, object position, or...
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Why Future Minehunting May Happen From Shore, Not at Sea

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Naval mines continue to pose a disproportionate threat to modern fleets. Relatively cheap to deploy and difficult to detect, they can deny access to...
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Not Just Fast — This Missile Knows How to Evade

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Defending maritime approaches has become increasingly complex as naval air defenses grow more capable. Modern surface combatants rely on layered sensors, radar-guided interceptors, and...

A Missile Meant for Tanks Just Took Down a Drone

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A growing challenge for modern forces is the rapid spread of unmanned threats across air and maritime domains. Small drones and unmanned surface vessels...
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How Active Protection Is Redefining Tank Survivability

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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...

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The 360° Awareness Tech Built for Machines That Can’t Afford Blind...

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Autonomous systems struggle most at close range. While long-distance sensing is relatively mature, many accidents and failures occur within tens of meters, where blind...