US Navy Upgrades its Counter-Drone Defense
The US Navy is upgrading its counter-drone defense. The Navy has awarded CACI International a $48.5 million contract in this field. Under the contract,...
Manned-Unmanned Teaming Accelerate UAS Technology
Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) technology will continue to expand its presence in U.S. military operations, with combat commanders expecting 24/7 battlefield surveillance. Further, these...
Meet the Robot that Imitates Birds
A new robot has a capability most robots just don’t have: It can both walk and fly. The robot is known as LEONARDO, an...
China Replicates Iran’s ‘Shahed-136’ Kamikaze Drone
It appears that China has developed its own version of Iran's 'Shahed 136' drone, as reported by Defense Express. Called the "Sunflower 200," it...
Self-Driving Cars Get Enhanced Object-Tracking Abilities
Researchers at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) introduced new high-tech tools that improve the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles...
Open Call for Startups With Dual-Use Technologies
iHLS and the Ministry of Defense invite you to join the fifth cycle of INNOFENSE and receive a remarkable opportunity to showcase your technology...
Another Massive Purchase of Javelin Shoulder Missiles
The Javelin is a popular American shoulder missile used by militaries for anti-armor purposes. Recently, the US military has reaffirmed its commitment to the...
Next-Level Reconnaissance: Drones Boosting CBRN Threat Detection
Recently, the US Army’s 7th Infantry Division has successfully tested a Stryker vehicle equipped with an innovative drone system that is designed to detect...
Groundbreaking Unmanned Boat Powered by Water and Solar Energy
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, South Korean company K Watercraft introduced a revolutionary unmanned boat that utilizes water as its primary fuel source,...
Security Flaw Found in Unitree Go1 Robot Dogs
A recent discovery by security researchers at Berlin-based startup thinkAwesome GmbH has revealed a significant security flaw in the popular Unitree Go1 robot dogs....
Rafael Unveils Iron Beam 450: Next-Gen Laser Defense System with Extended...
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has revealed the latest advancement in its high-energy laser weapon technology: the Iron Beam 450. This upgraded version of Israel’s...
China Converts Retired Fighter Jets into Combat Drones
At the Changchun air show in northeast China, engineers displayed combat drones built from retired J‑6 fighters, confirming plans to convert the Cold War–era...
Israel Tests Operational Use of Drones in Civilian and Security Services
Israel’s National Drone Initiative has entered a new stage aimed at testing the continuous operation of drone systems in real-world environments — moving beyond...
A Billion Reasons Investors Are Betting on Israeli Defense Tech
Israel’s security landscape has increasingly depended on rapid technological adaptation, but until recently, defense-focused startups struggled to attract significant investment. The year 2025 marks...
The Quantum Trick That Lets Autonomous Systems Coordinate Without Sending Signals
Modern autonomous systems depend heavily on continuous communication. Drone swarms, robotic teams, and distributed AI agents typically exchange data wirelessly to coordinate movement, share...
The Tech That Lets Armored Vehicles See in Every Direction
Armored vehicles operate in some of the most demanding and visually restrictive environments on the battlefield. Dust, smoke, darkness, urban clutter, and limited sightlines...
How Small Drones Are Learning to Strike Together
Controlling large numbers of attack drones has become one of the biggest challenges in modern warfare. Individually piloted systems already strain operators, while electronic...
Extending the Reach of Fighter Jets—Without Extra Risk
Modern air combat is increasingly defined by long-range sensors and advanced missiles, but crewed fighter jets still face a basic constraint: to fire, they...
These Off-Road Vehicles Now Drive Themselves Into Danger Zones
Ground forces continue to face a familiar challenge: how to move supplies, gather intelligence, and evacuate casualties without exposing personnel to unnecessary risk. In...
One Aircraft, Two Flight Modes – Now Proven
Urban air mobility has long faced a technical hurdle: combining vertical takeoff with efficient forward flight in a single, reliable platform. While helicopters can...
A Soft Robot Just Learned a Human-Like Sixth Sense
Most robots rely heavily on cameras and external tracking systems to understand their surroundings and control movement. But in cluttered, dark, or visually degraded...
INNOFENSE Innovation Center by iHLS – Startups Gathered for Another Insightful...
Last week in Tel Aviv, a workshop was held as part of the INNOFENSE program, the innovation center operated by iHLS in collaboration with...
















































