Unmanned Systems

Unmanned Systems

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.
special forces

Special forces around the world are interested in ISR capabilities, which is often associated with on-the-ground targeting and drone surveillance during operations. Recently, there...
The Military Is Building A Drone Blinding Laser Weapon

The US military is developing a high-powered laser that will be blinding spy drones. Defense giant Lockheed Martin has been handed a $150 million...
Indian MALE Drone Rustom II

Rustom-II, first Indian home-made Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) combat-reconnaissance drone successfully completed its maiden flight on March 21. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) has...
anti-drone laser

While researchers are working on a powerful 100-kilowatt laser to shoot down drones, smaller, more scientifically manageable projects have already been fielded. In fact,...
miniature uavs

In recent years, there has been a growing need in Maritime Miniature Unmanned Aircraft System (MMUAS) for the international surface combatant and coastal craft...
airmen

Although the use of remotely-operated UAVs has been proven efficient and reducing the risk to soldiers, this method requires a large number of operators....
unmanned aircraft

A new technology is designed to bring vision-based navigation, guidance and control to commercial unmanned aircraft, aiming to bring full “level-5” autonomy to the...
The New VCSi Software

A new commercial software that enables operators to simultaneously control dozens of unmanned vehicles and conduct information, surveillance and reconnaissance missions called VCSi was...
accelerator

We at the iHLS Security Accelerator are looking for disruptive ground-breaking technologies offering solutions for civilian defense, securing government institutions, vital infrastructure and borders,...
illegal aircraft

A new technology would target small, non-commercial flyers classified as general aviation small aircraft, jets, ultralights and UAVs that could be involved in potential...

An advanced UAV reconnaissance system was successfully tested, and will soon serve the U.S. Air National Guard in conducting airborne assessment of natural disasters...
indigenous uav

The Nigerian Air Force inducted its first indigenous UAV, which will be used for ISR operations in land and sea. The Tsaigumi UAV, produced...
autonomous truck tech

The heavy truck field industry in both the commercial and military sectors is a large consumer of fuel. A new paradigm aims at changing...
autonomous vehicles

While autonomous vehicles real-world tests become more and more prevalent, the risk of hackers taking control of steering and braking systems are real. New...
armed drone

As the classic army versus army confrontation on the battlefield has become increasingly rare, guerrilla warfare is now more commonplace. Developed by former Israeli...
Humans and Robots Teaming Up

Researchers at the US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and the University of Texas at Austin (UT) have developed new techniques for robots or computer...
Unmanned Humvee

The U.S. Army is now sending a robotic Humvee to the gun range to see if an autonomous vehicle can accurately engage targets with...
big data for security

The consequences of the Big Data revolution in all the technological fields and the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with this regard were the...
X-51A_Waverider Hypersonic Missile

The hypersonic missiles could change the face of future warfare, as they can switch direction in flight and do not follow a predictable arc...
counter-UAV

Drones pose a present and evolving danger to people and property. New solutions are needed to mitigate threats in the skies over critical environments...
combat robots

Faced with low recruitment and an increased demand for soldiers, the US Department of Defense has been trying to enhance its combat robots power...
There's a need for Anti-Drone solution

With current ubiquity of drones, many people don't feel safe or feel that they have lost their privacy. There has come a need for...