EU Encourages Dual-Use Projects
Dual-purpose projects that can serve both defense and security across the EU will be the focus of some agencies from 2014.
The European Commission and...
AUS&R 2013 Preview: MTC’s Systems
For over 35 years MTC Industries & Research has delivered innovative products to the Defense and Aerospace Industries in Israel and Worldwide. During the...
iHLS TV – Underwater Security, Smartphone Exploits and Drone Hacking
Articles and issues discussed in this episode:
Russians hack U.S. drone over Crimea
New study: U.S. borders with Mexico damage local wildlife
New underwater sonar for drilling...
How to Keep Drones Away from No-Fly Zones?
Drones proliferation poses a grave threat to vital infrastructure and government facilities. With a great many no-go zones that aren't clearly delineated, drones or...
G-8 summit held in Ireland to be monitored by UAS
Israeli unmanned air systems (UAS) are showing interest in the expected tender to supply such systems for the North Ireland police.
The Policing Board has...
AUS&R 2013 Preview: Wind River’s Systems
The Israeli Wind River company will supply it's operating system software to AugustaWestland. The European company will use the Israeli software in the development...
Israel Establishes National Task Force for Drone Security Regulation
The growing use of cheap and accessible commercial drones and the involvement of terrorist and criminal actors have been increasing the threat to security...
Boom in Drone-Enabled Big Data Technologies
Drones offer a vast, bird’s eye view for collecting data, which can contribute enormously to diverse areas such as weather, traffic flow, and even...
Did Drones Spy on French Football Team?
Has someone used a small UAS to spy of the French football team in the world cup?
After spotting a drone hovering over its practice...
U.S. Company Introduces Improved Navigation Systems for Unmanned Vehicles
The Sparton Corp. Navigation and Exploration segment in De Leon Springs, Fla., is introducing the GEDC-6E improved gyro attitude and heading measurement system and...
Unmanned Aircraft Take First Steps Into Civil Airspace
Slowly but surely, unmanned aircraft systems(UAS) are entering the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS). For the first time, aircraft have flown commercially into remote...
New Aircraft to Turkish Air Force
Turkey has been reinforcing its Air Force fleet with manned and unmanned systems. Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will increase production and delivery of T129...
US Invests in Navy Unmanned Vehicle Program
Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV) will help protect submarines. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems a $4.6 million contract for...
Critical Upgrade to Familiar UAV
A critical upgrade delivers three times the range of a current UAV system, the Puma AE. AeroVironment, expertising in unmanned aircraft systems (UAV) for...
Israel to Launch First Ever Autonomous Nanosatellites on Formation Flying
A group of three nanosatellites that will fly on a controlled formation flying for the first time will be launched at the end of...
US Allocates Further Territories for UAV Testing
Though unmanned aerial vehicles have proliferated in recent years, the US federal government still tightly controls their use. For example, drones must stay within...
Dubai Police Officers Will Get to Scene on Hoverbikes
The Dubai police force has acquired new hoverbikes for its staff. The police version developed with the Russian company Hoversurf uses that company's recently...
New Contract for Small UGV Supply to US Army
Man-transportable robots have become more and more widespread in military operations. A supplier of battle-tested UGVs was recently awarded a contract for the supply...
Harsh Reaction to Unauthorized Drone Flights Over Military Installations
The increased use of commercial and privately owned small unmanned aircraft systems has raised US Defense Department's concerns for the safety and security of...
Wearable Device to Lighten Soldier Load
A new wearable device hopes to deliver supplies to US Marines and soldiers on demand, instead of leaving members of the armed forces to...
When is Drone Interception Considered Legal?
Are the laws regarding unmanned aircraft systems unsuitable for the current circumstances? US Federal agencies have asked Congress to change laws that prevent law enforcement...
Autonomous Vehicle Safety Depends on Advanced Radar System
Automotive radar devices are now appearing in passenger vehicles all over the world. These devices are used in advanced cruise control systems, which can...
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