Swiss Involvement in Military Developments – More than You Think
Swiss academic institutions maintain special relations with the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), participating in various projects funded by this American agency....
Meet New Urban Environment UAV
A Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability brings aircraft a lot of mobility and convenience, especially in difficult terrain conditions. It enables the UAV...
New UGV Sports Exceptional Mobility
A new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) built especially for infantry, EOD, and CBRN personnel has been revealed. The lightweight, rugged Scorpion is easy to...
Home Security System Employs Autonomous Drone
Private homes can now have autonomous aerial security systems. The system, of Sunflower labs, claims innovation in the field of home security. The system...
Drones Widen Their Scope of Activity to New Fields
Like any technology, drones are being used for good as well as malevolent purposes. There is a potential threat to transport such as container...
Mini UAS Supplies Advanced Surveillance Capabilities to Special Forces
FLYEYE is a mini Unmanned Air System (UAS), that is used for intelligence, reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition (ISTAR) of the battlefield, sensitive areas,...
New Technologies Enhance Autonomous Ground Vehicles
New unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) demonstrated their capabilities during the British Army Warfighting Experiment 2018 (AWE18) — Autonomous Warrior (Land). The main goal of...
New Police Unmanned Aircraft System Program
The New York Police Department (NYPD) will launch its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program. The program consists of newly acquired Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)...
US Army Planning Futuristic Developments
The US Air Force is working to one day be able to fire high-tech laser weapons from drones and fighter jets to destroy high-value...
Cargo UAV Technologies Sought for Maritime Missions
U.S Navy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) experts are interested in UAV’s ability to deliver cargo to and from ships at sea. As a result,...
Oscillating between Military and Commercial Development – iRobot’s Case
Many technology companies maintain a dual-use strategy developing products for both the military and civilian sectors. The case of iRobot, which developed the little...
Kalashnikov’s New Sphere of Activity – Arctic Solutions
A new UAV, which is adapted to work in Arctic latitudes, has been unveiled by arms manufacturer Kalashnikov. The new Zala Arctic drones can...
Iran’s Combat Drone Program – What Global Consequences?
During 2018, Iran has increased combat drone operations both domestically and internationally. The Iranian indigenous drone program seems like a serious threat to both...
New Drone Assists in Natural Disasters
The Quantix hybrid unmanned drone is designed to assess environmental damage. AeroVironment, a leading company in unmanned aircraft systems, announced it will utilize Quantyx...
The Hidden Component of Disposable Drones
Disposable drones are one of the most interesting projects that is attracting a significant research interest – made of inexpensive and degradable materials such...
10 Best Security Innovations of 2018
During the year, you may have seen before news articles about some of these ground-breaking technologies at iHLS website. The 10 best security innovations...
Drones are Immediate Suspects
Suspected drones become one of the first targets of the military in regions of conflict, due to their surveillance and attack capabilities. Following the...
Meet New Compact UAV for Search and Rescue
In search and rescue operations, every second counts. A new Search and Rescue version of an unmanned aerial vehicle has been launched recently. The...
Game-Changing Technologies will Transform Warfare
The US has been preparing for game-changing technologies in warfare. The US 2018 National Defense Strategy (NDS) foresees that ongoing advances in artificial intelligence...
A New UAV Lifts 90 kg Payload
A new medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can lift and transport a payload of over 90 kg. The Dauntless UAV is manufactured by Mobile...
Advanced Exoskeleton Developed to Enhance Soldier Mobility
The U.S. Army enhances the development of the Onyx exoskeleton, an external robotic skeleton attached to the lower body to improve performance. The technology...
Drones Can Jam Cellular Communications
Advancements in electronic warfare are one of the key components guiding the development of autonomous systems for the military. There is a wide range...
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Israeli Startup Raises $25 Million to Develop Underground Warfare Systems
Over the past several decades, nations and armed organizations have invested heavily in moving strategic assets underground. Combat tunnels, bunkers, ammunition depots, command centers,...
