This Weapon Blurs the Line Between Drone and Missile
Modern air defenses are forcing strike systems to evolve rapidly. Weapons that once relied on persistence and operator control are now expected to reach...
How a Sea Creature Is Teaching Robots to “Just Keep Swimming”
Autonomous robots still struggle with a basic problem that animals solve effortlessly: how to keep moving when conditions suddenly change. Uneven terrain, loss of...
From Kitchen Staple to Combat Shield: How Rice Could Reinvent Protective...
Engineers have long sought materials that can change their mechanical behavior depending on the situation. In robotics and protective equipment, the challenge is clear:...
The Low-Altitude Threat Just Met Its Match
The rapid spread of small drones on the battlefield is exposing a persistent weakness in traditional air defense: low-altitude coverage. Quadcopters and loitering munitions...
A 14,000-KM Drone Built for Undersea Surveillance
Tracking submarines across vast ocean areas is one of the most resource-intensive missions in naval operations. Traditional platforms, such as crewed ships and aircraft,...
A $200M Buyout of an Israeli Company Signals the Growing Importance...
As military operations become increasingly data-driven, defense companies are racing to integrate software capable of coordinating sensors, drones, air defense systems, and battlefield assets...
A Digital War Room Is Helping Shape Future Military Operations
Modern military systems are becoming increasingly software-driven and interconnected. Sensors, drones, command-and-control platforms, electronic warfare systems, and weapons must all work together across air,...
This Unmanned Warship Packs Missiles With a 290-Km Strike Range
Unmanned surface vessels are rapidly evolving from reconnaissance platforms into armed combat systems capable of operating alongside conventional naval forces. As maritime threats become...
Aerodynamic Expertise Meets Defense Tech: The Technology Bringing Aircraft Safely Back...
Apco Aviation Defense is a graduate of the INNOFENSE Innovation Center operated by iHLS in collaboration with IMoD. This unique acceleration program removes entrance barriers to...
AI to Improve Soldiers Communication on Battlefield
Scientists at the US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) are developing a technology that has promise for both medical as well as deep machine learning...
Revolutionizing Drone Traffic in Urban Space
Using unmanned cargo drones for the delivery of commercial packages offers lots of distinct advantages. First, it eliminates the challenges that normally cause unnecessary...
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...
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