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Ukraine’s Armed Forces Strike Russian UAV Base with R-360 Neptune Missile

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In an escalation of its counteroffensive operations, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have successfully targeted and destroyed a Russian Shahed kamikaze UAV storage...
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U.S. Will Deploy THAAD Battery to Israel Amid Heightened Tensions

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In a strategic move to bolster Israel's air defense capabilities, the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery along...
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Advanced Laser Drone Defense Demonstrated at Military Exercise

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In a groundbreaking demonstration, Boeing’s Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS) successfully engaged and defeated larger “Group 3” drones during the RED SANDS exercise held...

Armed Robot Dogs Tested in Military Drill

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Recent reports indicate that the U.S. military has been testing rifle-equipped robot dogs at the Red Sands Integrated Experimentation Center in Saudi Arabia. The...
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Revolutionary AI-Led Air Defense System

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Anduril Industries, a leading defense technology firm based in Southern California, has been awarded a significant $250 million contract by the US Department of...
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Apache Helicopter Intercepts UAVs in Red Sands Exercise

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As global military engagements increasingly feature unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the U.S. Army is honing its skills in drone defense through the Red Sands...
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Anti-Drone Capabilities Enhanced with Next-Generation HPM System

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The U.S. Marine Corps is set to bolster its anti-drone capabilities with the deployment of the Leonidas Expeditionary, a cutting-edge high-power microwave (HPM) system...
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Throwable Thermal Imaging Camera can Help Safeguard Soldiers

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At the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) annual conference, U.S. company Bounce Imaging showcased the Pit Viper 360, the world’s first 360° thermal tactical...

IHLS wishes you a happy new year!

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We at iHLS are happy to wish a sweet and happy new year to our dedicated readers and followers, technology and innovation leaders, entrepreneurs,...
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Beetles Inspire Advanced Navigation Systems for Drones and Satellites

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Insect vision has long inspired engineers, as these creatures have been solving navigational challenges for millions of years, without the brain power or technology...
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Iraq Secures $2.8 Billion Deal for Missile Defense Systems

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Iraq is working to significantly enhance its air defense capabilities by signing a 2.8-billion-dollar contract with South Korean defense firm LIG Nex1. This landmark...

Russian UAVs in Ukraine use SpaceX’s Starlink Communications

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Ukrainian defense forces have raised significant concerns following claims that Russia has begun outfitting its Geran 2 attack UAVs with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite communications...
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New Camera Inspired by Cat Eyes Improves Low-Light Imaging

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Scientists have designed a camera that copies the unique structure of a cat’s eye, significantly enhancing imaging capabilities in low-light conditions and complex backgrounds....
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New UAV and LACM Defense System Successful in Intercept Tests

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Leidos, a Virginia-based defense company, has successfully demonstrated the capabilities of its Enduring Shield system, conducting successful intercept tests against both unmanned aircraft systems...

Iran Unveils Upgraded Shahed-136B UAV Amidst Rising Regional Tensions

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At a time of escalating regional tensions, Iran recently revealed the upgraded Shahed-136B suicide UAV during a military parade to commemorate the anniversary of...
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Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs) Transform Warfare in Ukraine

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A recent video has shed light on the growing role of Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs) in the war in Ukraine, showcasing their increasing deployment...

Rise in Training for VR-based Kamikaze Drones

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The British Army is actively seeking soldiers with the potential to join its new drone academy and train as kamikaze drone operators. This initiative...
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Innovative UAV Tethering System Charges Drones in Mid-Air

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The US Army has patented a groundbreaking technology aimed at extending the flight duration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Developed by the Army Combat...
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LLMs Could Help Passengers Intuitively Control Autonomous Vehicles

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Purdue University engineers have discovered that artificial intelligence could allow for intuitive interaction between the passenger and an autonomous vehicle. The study, set to...
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Ukraine Utilizes UAVs to Fire Anti-Tank Missiles

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Ukraine has taken a significant step forward in the ongoing conflict with Russia by repurposing quadcopter drones to fire Soviet-era RPG-18 Mukha anti-tank missiles....
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New VTOL Vehicle Sets Benchmark with Successful Flight Tests

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On September 6, Piasecki Aircraft Corporation achieved a significant milestone with the first flight of its Aerial Reconfigurable Embedded System Demonstration Vehicle (ARES-DV) at...
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Call for Technologies: Defense Industry Seeks AI Solutions

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iHLS, in collaboration with a large defense industry is looking for companies with proven capabilities in several areas to participate in a demonstration of...

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New System Suggests an Innovative Approach to Space-Based Solar Power

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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...